Demo Day & Light Talk (Fukuoka Edition) 🚀 before SushiTech
Celebrate 1 Year of Venture Café Fukuoka & CIC with Global Innovation
About the Event
We are kicking off 2026 bigger than ever! Manabu Hubs has been invited to host a special Demo Day & Light Talk during the massive CIC Fukuoka 1-Year Anniversary Celebration. We’re also preparing our large startups ecosystem before heading to SushiTech Tokyo 27-30 April! Learn more about SushiTech here. https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
Held during the iconic "Thursday Gathering," this event is expected to draw 300+ attendees, including venture capitalists, government officials, and key players from the global startup ecosystem. This is your chance to gain massive PR, feedback, and exposure in one of Japan’s fastest-growing tech hubs.
🔥 Exclusive Speaker Perks (Limited to 5 Founders Pitching Only)
Selected startups will receive:
The Stage: A 5-minute pitch + Q&A in front of 300+ investors and leaders.
VIP Access: 3 Days of Free Coworking at CIC Fukuoka (April 22–24).
We will give away 10 discount tickets up to 80% Off discount codes for general entry tickets for SushiTech
Exclusive Networking: An invitation to the Private VIP CIC Client Party (19:30 onwards).
Global Reach: Spotlight features across Manabu Hubs’ global newsletter and SNS channels.
Apply HERE (5 slots available only) https://forms.gle/4wumGJAQ513zyro37
📅 Event Schedule
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 18:30 – 19:30 (Followed by VIP Networking)
Venue: CIC Fukuoka / Venture Café
Agenda:
18:30 PM: Opening & Intro: Manabu Hubs & the New Manabu.dev Smart Dashboard. Learn More about Our 3 consecutive years attending SushiTech Tokyo and why Startups should Join the largest startups ecosystem in Asia.
18:45 PM: Startup Pitch Sessions (5 Startups x 5min Pitch + 2min Q&A).
Focus: AI Solutions, No-Code, Robotics, DeepTech/GreenTech, and Global Tools.
19:30 PM: Session Conclusion & Transition to Private VIP Networking.
📋 Selection Priority & Requirements
We are keeping this cohort extremely curated. Priority is given as follows:
Tier 1: Active Manabu Hubs Paid Members (Annual Subscription).
Tier 2: Strategic Partners and Official Sponsors.
Tier 3: High-growth startups seeking global market entry.
Not a member yet? Visit manabuhubs.com to join or check our Sponsor Page.
⏳ How to Apply
For pitching we have only 5 slots available. Don't miss the chance to pitch in front of Fukuoka’s most influential tech crowd.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 10 2026 – 12:00 PM (JST)
Official Anniversary Details and Side Events: View Venture Café Event Page
Ready to take the stage? Apply below! 👇