Tokyo, Japan – [October 31, 2025] – NaviTabi Inc. (Tokyo, Representative Director: Takashi Irie), a Japanese IT company specializing in GPS-based navigation and orienteering solutions, is proud to announce a new three-year cooperation with the Austrian Orienteering Federation (Orienteering Austria). This partnership aims to integrate NaviTabi’s digital navigation technologies into various areas of the Austrian orienteering community, supporting both elite athletes and newcomers to the sport.
Under the agreement, the NaviTabi app will play a key role in Orienteering Austria’s “Train with the Champions” project — an initiative designed to inspire teachers, students, and young athletes to explore the excitement of orienteering. Through NaviTabi’s mission of “bringing the fun of navigation to all people through GPS orienteering,” participants will be able to experience a more engaging and interactive approach to navigation training.
NaviTabi’s technology has already proven valuable to Austria’s MTBO (Mountain Bike Orienteering) national team, who have been using NaviTabi’s navigation platform with great enthusiasm. As part of the partnership, NaviTabi is also proud to support the team as an official sponsor, with the NaviTabi logo featured on their jerseys.
“We are thrilled to partner with Orienteering Austria and contribute to the growth and modernization of the sport,” said Hidi Yamamoto, CEO of NaviTabi Inc.. “Our goal has always been to make navigation accessible, educational, and fun — and this collaboration allows us to share that passion with even more athletes and young learners in Europe.”
This partnership represents an exciting step forward in combining digital innovation with the traditional sport of orienteering, bringing new opportunities for training, engagement, and global collaboration.
About The Austrian Orienteering Federation
The Austrian Orienteering Federation (ÖFOL) is the official governing body for orienteering sports in Austria. Operating nationwide, the federation promotes and develops the disciplines of Foot Orienteering, Ski Orienteering, and Mountain Bike Orienteering. Our athletes proudly represent Austria at all major international competitions, from World and European Championships to World Cup events. As the home of orienteering in Austria, the ÖFOL is dedicated to supporting athletes, clubs, and organizers — fostering growth, fair competition, and a passion for navigating nature with precision and endurance.
About NaviTabi Inc.
Founded in 2017, NaviTabi Inc. is on a mission to “Make Your City a Playground.” Its flagship app, NaviTabi, turns streets and outdoor spaces into interactive playgrounds where anyone can create and enjoy GPS-based navigation sports such as orienteering and rogaining—using just a smartphone. With courses available in over 48 countries and applications in tourism, education, and local events, NaviTabi has been downloaded more than 150,000 times worldwide. The app inspires people to explore their surroundings in fun, creative, and engaging ways. By blending technology, playfulness, and community, NaviTabi Inc. continues to create experiences that connect people, cities, and the world.
Note: NaviTabi Inc. is currently in the process of corporate registration, from Limited Liability Company.
Media Contact: Public Relations, NaviTabi Inc. E-mail: info@navitabi.co.jp