Kanagawa Prefecture has been promoting initiatives to raise awareness about entrepreneurship and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in order to foster promising venture companies. We are pleased to announce the launch of a joint program between the Prefecture and the City of Yokohama: an entrepreneurship training school called 'ACT!' aimed at students and working professionals interested in starting a business. [Program Overview] 'Entrepreneurship Training School ACT!: 5-Day Action Plan Design Program' Participants will engage in a five-day program designed to teach essential elements of starting a business, with the goal of creating an 'action plan' to turn their entrepreneurial vision into reality. Event Schedule and Content [Day 1: October 1, 2026 (Thu), 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM*] • Formulate and articulate a hypothesis for your desired 'business plan' [Day 2: October 15, 2026 (Thu), 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM*] • Specify the 'people, materials, money, and time' needed to deliver value [Day 3: October 29, 2026 (Thu), 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM*] • Understand the 'model' of your target business and the business plan required for realization [Day 4: November 12, 2026 (Thu), 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM*] • Create an action list and schedule to accomplish necessary tasks [Day 5: November 28, 2026 (Sat), 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM] • Present your business plan and action plan *From 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM is a networking session; participation is optional Venue Yokohama Next-Generation Entrepreneurship Training Hub 'YOXO BOX' (1-6-1 Ogamicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, ICON Kanai 1F) Eligibility Individuals interested in starting a business in Kanagawa Prefecture and who have a business idea (residents outside the prefecture are eligible if they are considering starting a business within Kanagawa) Capacity 30 participants (in case of excess applications, participants will be selected based on application content) Application Period June 29, 2026 (Mon), 2:00 PM to August 31, 2026 (Mon), 5:00 PM Details and Ap