Hiroaki Kitagishi (Professor, Doshisha University), of our Center, has been selected, through KSAC (Kansai Startup Academia Coalition), to present at the pitch contest of Global Startup EXPO 2026 (GSE2026), to be held October 5–7, 2026 in the Umekita/Nakanoshima area of Osaka. The pitch is scheduled for October 6 (Tue) at Grand Front Osaka (Knowledge Theater). This will present the value of our research to investors and business partners in Japan and abroad, and further accelerate our progress toward social implementation.