The launch event of the JICA Co-Creation x Innovation Program “QUEST” was held in March 2026. The event was held in Nagoya (9th/STATION Ai), Fukuoka (16th/FUKUOKA ONE BLDG.), and Tokyo (30th/Tokyo Innovation Base), with a total of over 400 people attending in person and online.
At the launch event, JICA introduced the challenges of the co-creation theme, what it hopes to achieve through the demonstration experiment (PoC), and the requirements for co-creation partners. In the round table discussions held in the latter half of the event, there were active discussions on each theme from start to finish, and lively discussions and exchanges on the possibilities of co-creation continued.
We are currently accepting proposals for co-creation themes, which can be based on any of the themes proposed by JICA or any other themes that you may choose to propose. Please check the application guidelines below, and we look forward to receiving your proposals (deadline: May 31).
What is “QUEST 2026”?
The purpose of this program is to create innovative co-creation projects that contribute to solving issues in developing countries in cooperation with various actors such as private companies, academia, public institutions, and civil society. In addition to JICA’s co-creation themes, applicants are also welcome to submit their own ideas for co-creation. In addition to JICA’s co-creation theme, applicants are also welcome to submit their own ideas.
Co-Creation Pitch Co-Creation Pitch
Round Table Scene Round Table Scene
Application Guidelines for “QUEST2026
JICA QUEST Community
Launched as a place for dialogue and co-creation, including QUEST, aimed at solving social issues.
We encourage you to join this community when you apply for QUEST.
Details of the theme
Co-Creation Theme Overview → Co-Creation Theme List
Video of Pitch for Co-Creation Theme Dissemination → Video
Event report for each session
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