Hokkaido Innovation Week

Missed yesterday’s post? Catch up today. Discover how a Norwegian startup is paving the way for sustainable food production in Japan through innovative upcycling and AgriTech solutions. Dive into our latest article to see how they're breaking ground in Japan's market. 🇯🇵🍄 #AgriTech #Sustainability #Innovation #Startup #GoToMarket #Japan

Discover how a Norwegian startup has begun to pioneer a path for sustainable food production in Japan through strategic partnerships, an innovative service model, and invaluable support from STARTUP HOKKAIDO and others. 🇯🇵🍄🟫 Link in comments 👇 #AgriTech #Upcycling #Startup #GoToMarket #Japan

Join this great opportunity to start exploring Hokkaido as a market entry point to Japan. And a chance to learn about HIW25 😉❄️ #AMA #MarketEntry #BusinessInJapan #GoToMarket

📣 Demo Day pitch during the 6th JA Accelerator 🧑💻 Getting the access to the largest Japanese Agricultural Cooperation is truly an amazing opportunity to expand our #AgriTech #FoodTech business to the next level. If you missed our demo day, you can watch it from here 🙌 Norwegian Mycelium (NoMy) Japan ⏯️ https://lnkd.in/gddNeh-E Upcycling the side streams from food manufacturing companies to produce mycoprotein products in order to strengthen Japan's food security by increasing the self-sufficiency rate and create a food system that is circular by nature while reducing environmental footprint 🌿 Perma Futures ⏯️ https://lnkd.in/gnjG4RR5 Building a platform that connects farmers who need work force and those who want to work in farmland while working on their own business after the field work 👩🌾 We have Hokkaido version's demo day on November 11th (Mon) in Sapporo ☃️ Looking forward to seeing you all again! #agritech #foodtech #demoday #pitch #japan #agriculture #cooperative

🗾 Japan, the world’s 3rd largest economy, offers vast opportunities yet remains largely untapped by foreign entrepreneurs due to cultural, policy, and language barriers. Yet Hokkaido offers a gateway that bridges this gap, opening doors to innovation and growth in Japan. 🇯🇵 ❄️ Learn more in our “Hokkaido Startup and Innovation Handbook” (link in comments). #Japan #Hokkaido #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem

I am beyond excited to come out of stealth with NoMy Japan. We have been working super hard behind the scenes in Japan for over a year to establish ourselves as the premier upcycling solutions provider for the food industry. Combining our expertise in fermentation technology and gastronomy to create sustainable deliciousness using fungi in this huge and iconic food market, is going to be both impactful and a hell of a lot of fun. More news on partnerships to come!!

“Our company has been advancing initiatives not only in the energy sector but also in non-energy fields to realize comfortable and healthy living (well-being) in a sustainable society in Hokkaido."—Mr. Yoshiki Okuyama, Director, Sales Promotion Department, Hokkaido Electric Power Company justInCaseTechnologies providing its SaaS to Hokkaido Electric Power to support the digitalization of its business is one recent example of how Hokkaido is actively searching for and working with innovative technology companies. 👋 Reach out if you're growing your businesses in Hokkaido. #DigitalTransformation #GreenEnergy #SaaS #Startups #Growth

🌿 Introducing one of Hokkaido's Pillar Industries: Green Transformation 🌿 Hokkaido is on a mission to achieve carbon-zero by 2050. With 22% of Japan's total land area, Hokkaido is perfectly positioned to lead in sustainability by harnessing its abundant natural resources for renewable energy. From solar and wind to geothermal, hydroelectric, and biomass power, Hokkaido has the capacity to drive the green transformation forward. With the launch of a ¥40 trillion JPY (252 billion euro) GX fund, co-established by 21 institutions, the island is poised to become a hub for green tech innovation and large-scale renewable energy projects. 🌐 Join us in Feb. 2025, for exclusive events during Hokkaido Innovation Week where we’ll explore the intersections of space, agriculture, and green technology. #GreenTransformation #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #CarbonZero

🚀 Why Hokkaido? Why Now? 🌸 Hokkaido is one of Japan's influential innovation prefectures and the ultimate access point for foreign investors and entrepreneurs—read why below. With government-backed incentives, cutting-edge tech, agriculture, and tourism sectors, plus a pristine natural setting, Hokkaido could be your ideal opportunity to start or expand your journey in the 3rd largest market in the world. 👉 Each slide uncovers why Hokkaido is open to the world. Swipe through to learn more about its potential for you. 🇯🇵 To learn more about Hokkaido as a great entry point, follow STARTUP HOKKAIDO. #Startups #JapaneseTech #MarketExpansion #Innovation

Recap ✍️ A full guide to launch a company in Hokkaido & Japan 🦊 During the AMA session last week, we received several inquiries about how to set up a company and what needs to be prepared prior to the incorporation process. There are certain tools that enable your incorporation procedures easier such as: 🪪 My Number Card 💮 Hanko 🏦 Bank account in Japan After preparing all the tools, you are ready to think about 🤔 What are the missions/purposes of your company 🚀 Who are the founders and owners 🗓️ When will be the financial period 🏢 Where to register your company 💰 How many shares to issue and so on. Let's get started 💪 #founders #incorporation #guide #startups #hokkaido