Hamano Tomonari (濱野智成) of NOVARCA was appointed as Startup Special Adviser for Chiba Prefecture's Startup Comprehensive Support Hub Program. Hamano, who is from Chiba Prefecture, will support the growth and global expansion of local startups.
It was announced that Hamano Tomonari (濱野智成), representative director, president and CEO of NOVARCA, had been appointed Startup Special Adviser for Chiba Prefecture's fiscal 2026 Startup Comprehensive Support Hub Program (Chiba Innovation Hub). Hamano, who is from Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, will support the growth and global expansion of startups originating in Chiba. The program is hosted by Chiba Prefecture and planned and operated by The Chiba Bank,Ltd. and Deloitte Tohmatsu, with Chibagin Research Institute and Chibagin Shoten among the participating partner companies. From July 2026, the program will develop a support environment across areas of the prefecture through events, the creation of an online platform and mentoring.