{"id":175433,"date":"2026-01-13T16:12:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=175433&lang=en"},"modified":"2026-02-12T18:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:19:00","slug":"thursday-gathering-54","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/thursday-gathering-54\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday Gathering #54 \u2013 Femtech in Kyushu & Startup Niigata"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week\u2019s Thursday Gathering spotlights femtech, wellbeing, and agritech innovation, bringing together media, startups, and regional ecosystems from Kyushu and Niigata. Join us for talks, startup pitches, and relaxed networking in the heart of Fukuoka.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date and Time<\/b>: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00
\n<\/span>Location<\/b>: ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY
\n<\/span>Admission<\/b>: Free (registration required)
\n<\/span>Registration & details<\/b>: Available <\/span>online<\/span><\/a> (Japanese)<\/span><\/p>\n

Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/strong><\/h3>\n

16:00 \u2013 20:00
\n<\/span>Networking & Community Time<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Every Thursday Gathering features open networking designed to spark new business ideas and collaborations. Enjoy up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks in a relaxed setting while connecting with fellow participants, session speakers, and guest presenters. Stay after sessions for informal discussions and new encounters.
\n<\/span>More info<\/span><\/i><\/a>: Japanese<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

16:00 \u2013 16:50
\n<\/span>Femtech Project by RKB Mainichi Broadcasting<\/strong>
\n<\/span>RKB Mainichi Broadcasting\u2019s <\/span>Femtech Project<\/span><\/i> delivers practical information through events and broadcasts to support women\u2019s physical and mental wellbeing and expand choices for a happier life. This session introduces the project\u2019s activities and highlights the upcoming event <\/span>\u201cFeel! Femtech & Care 2026: Choose, Change, Tomorrow\u2019s Me,\u201d<\/b> taking place on January 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun), 2026 at ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speakers:
\n<\/span>Akiko Yoshiga, Producer, RKB Femtech Project
\n<\/span>Shintaro Takami, Announcer, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting
\n<\/span>More info<\/span><\/i><\/a>: Japanese<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

17:30 \u2013 18:25
\n<\/span>F\u2605Pitch Talk Session \u2013 Agritech (Agriculture \u00d7 Technology)<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Held every third Thursday, F\u2605Pitch partners with Niigata Prefecture for this session focused on agritech. Startups from Fukuoka and Niigata, together with farmers adopting these technologies, discuss real-world innovation and the future of agriculture through regional collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presenting Companies:
\n<\/span>Carbon Xtract Inc. (Fukuoka Prefecture)<\/b>
\n<\/b> Developing solutions to capture CO\u2082 directly from the atmosphere to address climate change. Using a world-leading CO\u2082 gas separation membrane invented at Kyushu University, the company aims to enable compact systems and distributed installations in urban environments.<\/span><\/p>\n

WaterCell Inc. (Niigata Prefecture)<\/b>
\n<\/b> Developer and operator of the farm management app <\/span>AgriNote<\/span><\/i>, the online rice trading platform <\/span>AgriNote Rice Market<\/span><\/i>, and the data aggregation tool <\/span>AgriNote Manager<\/span><\/i>. With more than 30,000 users as of 2025, the company is a leading player in Japan\u2019s agri-ICT sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ike Engei Co., Ltd.<\/b>
\n<\/b> Operator of <\/span>Ike Ichigo-en<\/span><\/i>, a popular strawberry-picking tourist farm in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City. The company is currently conducting demonstration experiments in collaboration with Carbon Xtract Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nozomi JAPAN Inc.<\/b>
\n<\/b> Working under the concept of <\/span>SAKE \u00d7 ART<\/span><\/i>, Nozomi JAPAN redefines the value of Japanese sake by combining traditional brewing with contemporary art and design. Through its high-end brand <\/span>SHIROKIMONO<\/span><\/i>, the company positions sake as a cultural medium and targets global markets with innovative products such as sparkling sake.
\n<\/span>More info<\/i><\/a>: Japanese<\/i><\/p>\n

18:30 \u2013 19:30
\n<\/span>F\u2605Pitch \u2013 Agritech Startup Pitches<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Six startups from Fukuoka and Niigata pitch their agritech solutions, showcasing emerging technologies, business models, and cross-regional collaboration.
\n<\/span>More info<\/span><\/i><\/a>: Japanese<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka
\n<\/span>Languages: Japanese and\/or English (varies by session)
\n<\/span>All sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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