The city of Kitakyushu and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Japan have formed a partnership to support startups, the “Backup Capital Concept,” and the region’s digital transformation. The collaboration includes waived cloud usage fees, technical support, and customer introductions for startups. They will kick off the partnership with a joint event called the “Digital Society Realization Tour” in Kitakyushu and Tokyo, focusing on digital transformation and AI. During the agreement signing, the emphasis was placed on developing digital talent to boost business and innovation, with AWS Japan providing cloud skill training, and Kitakyushu’s Mayor expressing his intentions to utilize AWS Japan’s network to enhance the city’s role as a backup capital. Source: AWS / Nikkei
Stay informed with the latest Fukuoka & Kyushu news and events in English. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter today and never miss a beat. Opt out anytime, your privacy is our priority. Get the inside scoop with The Now
Summaries based on public content, errors may occur during translation. Images credited independently. Send feedback using this form.
