NEWS
2025.10.05
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Fukuoka Growth Next (FGN) has set forth its vision since FY2024: “Transform Fukuoka into a globally competitive startup city.” We are committed to supporting the growth of entrepreneurs who dare to take on the future, aiming to nurture startups that will represent Fukuoka and go on to thrive on the global stage.
At the core of this mission is our selective acceleration program, the High Growth Program (HGP). Each year, around 10 startups are chosen to receive tailored support through regular communication, mentorship from venture capitalists, seasoned entrepreneurs, and experts across fields such as HR, finance, and intellectual property. We also provide opportunities for fundraising and business partnerships, fostering the rapid growth of these startups.
This year, we are proud to present the culmination of HGP through the “Demo Day” on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. As part of “RAMEN TECH”, the largest startup festival ever held in Fukuoka, the event will feature presentations from 12 HGP-selected startups, along with a special talk session, “Scaling Startups from Fukuoka.”
We warmly invite those considering collaboration or partnerships with startups, as well as entrepreneurs aiming to be selected for HGP, to join us at this exciting event.
In the growth journey of startups, going public in the capital markets remains a significant milestone. However, with the tightening of listing maintenance requirements, exit strategies have become increasingly complex, giving rise to new options such as M&A, swing-by listings, and reverse takeovers.
For startups originating from regional cities, an equally critical factor for accelerating growth is how effectively they incorporate open innovation through collaboration with corporations and local governments.
In this session, we will explore growth strategies for Fukuoka-based startups from multiple perspectives, bringing together insights from investors, corporations, and startup supporters.
Details about this session
The FGN Secretariat will provide an overview of the High Growth Program and present this year’s activity report. In addition, we will introduce the pitch commentators for Demo Day.
Details about this session
We are hosting a Demo Day featuring twelve startups selected for FGN’s flagship acceleration program, the High Growth Program (HGP) 2025. Each startup will have five minutes to pitch, introducing their business and sharing the achievements and growth they have gained through the program. Following the pitches, commentators will provide questions and feedback.
Details about this session
We are hosting a Demo Day featuring twelve startups selected for FGN’s flagship acceleration program, the High Growth Program (HGP) 2025. Each startup will have five minutes to pitch, introducing their business and sharing the achievements and growth they have gained through the program. Following the pitches, commentators will provide questions and feedback.
Details about this session
Join us as twelve startups selected for the 2025 High Growth Program showcase their businesses and share their achievements from the program.
After the startup pitches, we will have a networking session at the venue. This will be a great opportunity to create new business connections and accelerate startup growth. We encourage participants to use this time to ask questions and explore potential collaborations with the startups.
?Fukuoka Growth Next (FGN) is a public-private collaborative facility dedicated to supporting startups with innovative ideas that contribute to the creation of a prosperous future. Since its establishment on April 12, 2017, FGN has played a vital role in generating employment opportunities in Fukuoka City and fostering the development of the regional economy. By continuously providing support to startups, it has earned recognition as a pioneering institution in the field of startup support.
At Fukuoka Growth Next (FGN), a wide range of initiatives are implemented to comprehensively support the growth of startups. These include entrepreneurial consultations and preparatory support offered through the “Startup Café,” incubation programs such as the “STARTUP ELITE Bootcamp,” the “FUKUOKA SOCIAL STARTUP ACADEMY” for nurturing social entrepreneurs, as well as the “Fukuoka Growth Network” and the “High Growth Program,” which provide intensive support for growth-oriented startups.
