Grab Your Ticket to Fukuoka: Enter the Innovation Mining Day 2026 in Singapore!
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Pitch in Singapore, win a sponsored trip to Fukuoka, and scale your startup in Japan! Apply by June 30.
Unlock New Growth in Asia's Fastest-Growing Startup Hub
Are you a founder ready to expand into the Japanese market?
Fukuoka City is looking for innovative startups from around the world to participate in the Fukuoka × Singapore Innovation Mining Day 2026. This pitch contest, held at 80RR Fintech Hub SG on August 19, offers a direct pathway into Fukuoka’s thriving business ecosystem.
What’s on the line?
Two winning companies (one from each category) will receive a sponsored invitation to Fukuoka this October. The prize includes:
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Round-trip economy flight and accommodation for one representative (Tentatively Oct 5–11).
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A coveted pitch slot at RAMEN TECH, the global startup summit happening concurrently with Colive Fukuoka.
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Tailored business matching sessions with local enterprises, investors, and universities to accelerate your market entry.
Target Categories
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Biotech / Life Science / Medicine & Healthcare
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Finance (Core technologies like AI, Deep Tech, Semiconductors, and Robotics are highly welcomed!)
Note: Applicants must be non-Japanese entities with a product or service already in the market.
Take Action Before June 30
The application deadline is quickly approaching on June 30, 2026 (23:59 JST). We strongly encourage founders in our community to seize this opportunity to co-create with Fukuoka's local innovators.
🔗 Read the guidelines and apply here
✉️ Contact for Inquiries: invest@city.fukuoka.lg.jp
We can't wait to see the innovative ideas from our community take the stage in Singapore.
Best of luck to all applicants, and we look forward to welcoming the winners to Fukuoka this fall!