The Meitetsu Group connects its extensive transportation infrastructure and community hubs with innovative ideas from partner companies. We aim to create sustainable, thriving local communities together with our stakeholders by blending the efficiency of handling childcare errands "while on the move" with the entertainment value that makes travel itself enjoyable.


Challenges we want to solve through co-creation：
We aim to build a living environment along the Meitetsu railway line that combines convenience and enjoyment, where families with children genuinely desire to settle down. We seek to transform existing station facilities and underutilized assets from mere transit points into multifunctional hubs for local communities and child-rearing support, thereby maximizing the appeal of settling along the line.

We aim to create vibrant communities together with our stakeholders, including customers and local communities. Among these, creating time for childcare and seamless mobility experiences are critical themes for communities to address, driven by the rise of dual-income households and diversifying lifestyles. By leveraging real-world touchpoints centered around stations and integrating technology, we seek to transform everyday inconveniences into comfort, thereby enhancing the overall well-being of our entire railway corridor.

The Technology We Seek in Startups

・Next-Generation Mobility Matching: Software optimizing shuttle services and short-distance travel, autonomous driving technology, and sharing services.
・Spatial Design & IoT: Smart spatial design for multipurpose utilization of limited spaces, and IoT technology enabling remote monitoring and management.
・Digital Platform: UX/UI integrating transportation, education, and commercial services under a single ID or app to deliver stress-free experiences.
・Regional Revitalization Solutions: Resident-participatory community building and entertainment technologies that rediscover local appeal.

Examples of Co-Creation Ideas

・Station services supporting "traveling light": Delivery of items used at after-school programs, station equipment sharing, and expanded childcare support functions directly connected to stations.
・Seamless Pickup/Drop-off & Commuting Support: Safe, secure last-mile transportation matching synchronized with train schedules.
・Experience-Based Content Utilizing Stations & Facilities: Digital innovations transforming travel time and station wait time into exciting "play" and "learning" opportunities for children.
・Circular Model Using Local Currency & Points: A circular system where increased use of line-side services revitalizes the community and enhances childcare support.

Available resources

・Transportation network (railways, buses, etc.): Infrastructure serving as the primary means of transportation for residents along the lines.
・Station premises and surrounding owned properties: Retail stores, vacant spaces, and offices in highly convenient locations.
・Childcare support and educational hubs: Operational sites including TELACO (after-school care), SPOCCO (sports classes), and Poppo-en (daycare).
・Regional leisure and commercial facilities: Diverse customer touchpoints such as leisure facilities like Meiji Mura, Monkey Park, Little World, and hotels.