Fukui Venture Pitch 13: Spotlight on 6 Leading Startups and Keynote by Tokyo Vice Governor Manabu Miyasaka
Event Overview: The 13th Fukui Venture Pitch
On October 28, 2026, the Fukui Industry Support Center, in collaboration with the Fukui Prefectural Government, will host the 13th Fukui Venture Pitch. This flagship event serves as a vital platform for connecting high-growth local startups with venture capitalists, angel investors, and strategic corporate partners to accelerate innovation and market expansion.
The Finalist Showcase: 6 Elite Innovators
Following a rigorous selection process, six finalists will take the stage to present their business models and scaling strategies across a diverse range of industries:
- Lany Holdings Co., Ltd. (Logistics)
- Monogatari Farm Co., Ltd. (Agri-Tech / Cloud Farming)
- Pay It Forward Co., Ltd. (Beauty / Specialized Processing Technology)
- Afrel Co., Ltd. (Robotics Education / DX)
- Rutoco Co., Ltd. (Circular Economy / Meat Processing)
- Fukui Prefectural University (Food Science Development)
Scaling Success: Progress Reports from Alumni
The event will also feature growth updates from three alumni of previous pitches: Tassei Co., Ltd., Changemaker Co., Ltd., and Sengyo Marumatsu Co., Ltd. These companies will share their business evolution post-pitch, including their outlook on IPOs and international expansion.
Building a Regional Startup Ecosystem
As a cornerstone of the "Fukui Venture Creation Project," this initiative aims to fortify the startup ecosystem within regional Japan. The program will open with a high-profile session titled "Expectations for Fukui-Born Ventures," featuring Manabu Miyasaka (Vice Governor of Tokyo and former CEO of Yahoo Japan) and Yasutaka Yokoi (CEO of Uniform Next Co., Ltd.). The discussion will focus on the transformative potential of regional ventures and their role in driving the future of the Japanese economy.