K stands for Kitakyushu and Kyushu—our starting point and the community we are committed to serving.
FROM KITAKYUSHU TO KYUSHU AND BEYONDPractical DX & AI support
Practical DX & AI support
for regional businesses.
Starting in Kitakyushu and Kyushu, we reduce operational workload so teams can spend more time on productive, higher-value work.
Even when the issue is not clearly defined, we begin with field interviews and stay through implementation, improvement, and adoption.
KYUSHU33.8835° N
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OUR BASEKITAKYUSHUKYUSHU / JAPAN
AI / DX / SYSTEM / HARDWARE / STUDENTABOUT K-STRIVERooted in Kitakyushu.
KKitakyushu / Kyushu STRIVEKeep moving toward impact
Rooted in Kitakyushu.
Built to move businesses forward.
We start by understanding how work is actually done. Then we combine AI, business systems, RFID, sensors, and student talent to design improvements that fit each company.
STRIVE expresses our commitment to keep working alongside clients until ideas become lasting improvements.
K-STRIVE means turning local insight into steady, practical progress.
OUR SERVICES
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One team for consultation, implementation, training, and adoption.
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DX Partnership
DX & AI consulting
We begin with field interviews, hold regular working sessions, and continue through implementation and adoption.
- Discovery
- Monthly meetings
- Adoption
Custom Development
Business systems & SaaS
From requirements to design, development, operation, and continuous improvement—built around real workflows.
- Business systems
- SaaS
- Operations
Process Improvement & Automation
Tools, RPA & GAS
We combine existing tools with lightweight automation to reduce repetitive work and double entry.
- Process mapping
- Automation
- Tool selection
AI Training & Literacy
Industry-specific generative AI
Practical training based on daily work, including safe-use rules and support for continued adoption.
- Role-based training
- Guidelines
- Practice
Paid Long-term Internships
Student engineer programs
We connect motivated students with real DX and development work, including onboarding and mentoring design.
- Student matching
- Hiring support
- Development
WHY K-STRIVE
Why K-STRIVE
Close, flexible, and execution-focused support for regional companies.
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Local and sustainable
Close to the field in Kitakyushu, with a support model designed to continue without excessive overhead.
Learn more →02Support through adoption
We repeat review and implementation cycles instead of stopping after a tool is introduced.
Learn more →03Start before the issue is clear
An unclear concern or rough idea is enough. We identify the first practical step through conversation.
Learn more →04Cross-industry experience
We support manufacturing, construction, food service, retail, logistics, and other industries.
Learn more →05Students × professionals
Flexible student execution combined with the quality standards of experienced engineers.
Learn more →PROJECT STORIES
Case Studies
Real work across construction, manufacturing, internal DX, and web communications.
Construction01Integrated operations SaaS for a construction company
A shared system covering projects, estimates, orders, construction, billing, and payments.
STATUSIn developmentView case →
Manufacturing02Automation of everyday operational work
Incremental improvements using existing Google Workspace and practical small applications.
STATUSOngoing improvementView case →
Manufacturing03RFID-based inventory visibility
A system concept for identifying materials and managing location, quantity, movement, and history.
STATUSUnder reviewView case →
Student talent × Internal DX04Four students continuously support corporate DX
Students interview regional offices and build internal systems through regular on-site work.
STATUSOngoingView case →
Student talent × Web05Web and communications support by student talent
Students support a Kitakyushu real-estate company with social media and landing-page production.
STATUSProduction & operationsView case →About K-STRIVE
Better ways of working, starting in Kitakyushu.
We develop practical solutions born from regional business challenges and expand them to companies facing similar issues.
Learn more →Founder Message
We avoid ending with difficult words. We work at the same level as the people on site and build change step by step.
Kotaro WatanabeLearn more →Student engineers and experienced professionals
Students from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kyushu University, the University of Tokyo, and experienced engineers work together as one team.
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