Partnership Agreement Signed with Shizuoka City and New Office Established | Advancing Digital Talent Development and Industry Creation

CafeGroup Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Koichi Kishimoto) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a "Partnership Agreement on Human Resource Development through Digital Technologies and the Creation of New Industry Clusters" with Shizuoka City, and has simultaneously established a new office within Shizuoka City.

■Background and Purpose of the Partnership Agreement

In today's rapidly advancing digital era, enhancing regional industries and fostering next-generation talent have become essential challenges for the sustainable development of cities. CafeGroup has leveraged the creativity and technological expertise cultivated through entertainment to address societal challenges as a "Creative Tech Company" operating across a wide range of fields, including CG production, animation, game development, system development, IP planning, and investment.

Through this partnership with Shizuoka City, we aim to contribute our expertise in entertainment and technology to the region and create new industries and talent from Shizuoka.

■About the Partnership Agreement

Under this agreement, we will work with Shizuoka City to promote the following initiatives.

・Attraction and concentration of digital-related industries

・Development of next-generation digital creators

・Development of advanced digital talent in AI and cybersecurity

・Creation of new businesses utilizing digital technologies

・Revitalization of the regional economy and other related initiatives

■Establishment of the Shizuoka Office

In April 2026, CafeGroup established a new office in Shizuoka City. With this location serving as a hub of operations, we will actively collaborate with companies across a wide range of industries within Shizuoka City, including manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, and healthcare, to create new value through the fusion of entertainment and technology.

In addition, we will focus on developing highly skilled talent within the region. By leveraging CafeGroup’s expertise in CG, AI, video production, and related fields, we will provide educational courses and training programs throughout the city, contributing to the development of the next generation of digital creators and technology professionals.

CafeGroup will continue to accelerate the implementation of new industrial and cultural foundations that maximize creativity across regions as a Creative Tech Company.

■About CafeGroup Inc.

CafeGroup is a "Creative Tech Company" operating across diverse fields, including CG production, animation, game development, system development, IP planning, and investment. By integrating creativity and technology based on the expressive and technical capabilities cultivated through entertainment, the company creates new value that transcends industry boundaries.

With strengths in flexible development and planning capabilities across diverse fields, CafeGroup develops a wide range of businesses, from creating next-generation content to solving challenges in social sectors.