We are pleased to announce that on February 14, 2026, Patentix Inc. was honored with the Grand Prize (Highest Award) and the newly established Audience Award at the final selection of the “Shigagin Innovation Award: Nonohana Prize 2025,” hosted by The Shiga Bank, Ltd.
About the “Nonohana Prize”
The Nonohana Prize is a prestigious business plan contest dedicated to recognizing innovative new businesses that address social challenges. The award is judged and sponsored by ten leading publicly traded companies based in Shiga Prefecture. In the 2025 fiscal year, after rigorous document and video screenings of entries, five finalists were selected to deliver their final presentations.
Award Details
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Grand Prize Our business was highly evaluated for its innovation, contribution to solving social issues, and potential for scalable growth.
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Audience Award Newly established this year, this award is determined by the votes of the venue attendees. Our vision and passion resonated deeply with the audience, earning us their overwhelming support.
Event Overview
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Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Organizer: The Shiga Bank, Ltd.
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Sponsors & Judges: 10 publicly traded companies in Shiga Prefecture
Receiving such prestigious recognition from prominent local enterprises and the community is a significant milestone for Patentix. It provides us with great confidence and encouragement as we move forward. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who cheered for us, the panel of judges, and all those involved in organizing this event.
