Meet Trip Japan – Startup Expansion Program

We welcome Taiwanese startups with the ambition and capability to expand overseas! This program offers a comprehensive journey to explore Japan’s startup ecosystem—covering market insights, resource visits, pitch opportunities, networking, and Taiwan-Japan startup collaboration—all in one trip!

<aside> <img src="/icons/calendar_gray.svg" alt="/icons/calendar_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Trip Dates:  Oct. 6 (Mon.) – Oct. 10 (Fri.)

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<aside> <img src="/icons/friends_gray.svg" alt="/icons/friends_gray.svg" width="40px" /> participants : a maximum of two people per team.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_gray.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Registration for this program is free, but startups are responsible for their own expenses, including airfare, accommodation, daily meals, and transportation.

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Itinerary Overview

Location

📢 : Please arrive in Fukuoka on Sunday, October 5.

** Please note that the schedule and sessions may still change. We’ll provide updates on participating organizations and guest introductions as they are finalized.

** The morning session is currently planned for 10:00–12:00, and the afternoon session for 14:00–16:00. We’ll update you as soon as the times are confirmed. Lunch will be on your own during the break.

October 6 (Mon.)

• morning session RAMEN Tech : Opening Ceremony (tbc)
• afternoon session Government Support in Fukuoka for Startup Ft. FGN, Colive Fukuoka, JETRO

@ Fukuoka Growth Next

Fukuoka Growth Next · Fukuoka, Fukuoka

October 7 (Tue.)

• morning session Accelerator & Investor Networking Session
• afternoon session Corporate & Community Partner Day
• evening session Taiwan Night ( host by SIT )

@CIC Fukuoka

CIC · Fukuoka, Fukuoka

October 8 - 9 (Wed. - Thu. )

• RAMEN Tech Exhibition

@DAIMYO CONFERENCE 4F

大名カンファレンス · Fukuoka, Fukuoka

October 9 (Thu.)

• 10 : 00 - 12 : 00 Open Innovation Day Host by Bnext Media & CDIB Capital Innovation Accelerator (CCIA), Open Innovation Day is designed to foster collaboration between corporations and startups, exploring challenges and opportunities on business development, share insights and showcases, and foster collaboration to create new markets together.
• 16 : 30 - 17 : 20 Venture Cafe Thursday Gathering Connecting innovators to make things happen - Venture Café Fukuoka
• 17 : 30 - 20 : 30 GLOBAL CONNECT ⚡ DAY feat. Taiwan Meet Global and CDIB Capital Group Host with Fukuoka Prefecture, Bnext Media, CCIA, Taiwan gold card and Taiwan startup terrace, this event will feature 5 TW startups and 5 JP startups pitching their solutions. Some TW and JP investors will join as judges to share feedback and insights. Following the pitches, there will have a casual Pizza Night networking session.

@ The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka 3F

The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka · Fukuoka, Fukuoka

@CIC Fukuoka

CIC · Fukuoka, Fukuoka

October 10 (Fri.)

• morning session Introduction to Kyushu Business Environment
• afternoon session Market Entry Resources

@Catalyst Kyushu

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5-chōme-16-5 Watanabedōri · Fukuoka, Fukuoka

<aside> <img src="/icons/alert_gray.svg" alt="/icons/alert_gray.svg" width="40px" /> If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

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