Announced details
Development and securing of talent in Kyushu’s semiconductor-related industries
Zenken has a track record of transactions with more than 260 companies and cumulative placements of more than 600 people. It has partnerships with 54 engineering universities in India.
Zenken joined the consortium on 15 September 2026. Zenken has partnerships with 54 engineering universities in India.
Established on 29 March 2022, led by the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. Industry, educational institutions, government agencies, financial institutions and others participate, with 178 member organizations as of the end of June 2026. Its main initiatives are developing and securing semiconductor talent, strengthening supply chain resilience, and promoting industrial exchange with other countries.
178 member organizations (as of the end of June 2026)
The impact of this matter on earnings is minor.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
According to the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (as of the end of June 2026)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Overseas Engineer Recruitment Support Service “Yaaay Freshers” |
| Counterparty | Kyushu Semiconductor Talent Development and Related Consortium (Secretariat: Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry) |
| Counterparty overview | Established on 29 March 2022, led by the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. Industry, educational institutions, government agencies, financial institutions and others participate, with 178 member organizations as of the end of June 2026. Its main initiatives are developing and securing semiconductor talent, strengthening supply chain resilience, and promoting industrial exchange with other countries. |
| Relationship with the Company | Zenken joined the consortium on 15 September 2026. Zenken has partnerships with 54 engineering universities in India. |
| Contract Date | 15 September 2026 (date of joining) |
| Applicable area | Development and securing of talent in Kyushu’s semiconductor-related industries |
| Location scale | 178 member organizations (as of the end of June 2026) |
| Usage history | Zenken has a track record of transactions with more than 260 companies and cumulative placements of more than 600 people. It has partnerships with 54 engineering universities in India. |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of this matter on earnings is minor. |
| Source | According to the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (as of the end of June 2026) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.While semiconductor-related investment is advancing in Kyushu, securing talent has become a challenge. Zenken aims to apply its partnerships with Indian universities and its expertise in supporting overseas engineers to securing talent for Kyushu’s semiconductor industry.