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\nDate and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, October 1, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00
\nLocation:<\/strong> ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free (registration required)
\nRegistration & details:<\/strong> https:\/\/community.venturecafefukuoka.org\/events\/7a8d5525-8168-4a74-8ade-57f72861e952<\/a><\/p>\n
Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/h3>\n
16:00 – 16:50 16:00 – 20:00 16:45 – 17:30 17:00 – 17:15 17:30 – 18:15 17:30 – 18:20 18:30 – 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> Discover how Switzerland turns deep-tech research into global startups, and explore how green transformation is creating new opportunities for regional economies and businesses…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30292,"featured_media":179913,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-179910","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-chuo-ku","location-fukuoka-city","event-type-community","event-type-seminar","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/179910","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30292"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179910"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/179913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nAlpine Ventures: How Switzerland Builds World-Class Startups<\/strong>
\nDiscover how one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems transforms deep-tech research into globally competitive businesses. The session explores how Swiss startups commercialize research, raise funding, and collaborate with companies and research institutions. Swiss startups will also pitch their technologies and businesses, opening up new possibilities for innovation and collaboration between Switzerland and Japan.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNetworking<\/strong>
\nNetworking takes place throughout Thursday Gathering, creating opportunities for new business connections and collaborations. Participants can enjoy up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks while meeting entrepreneurs, speakers, guests, and other members of the community in a relaxed setting. It is also a chance to continue discussions after sessions and connect directly with featured speakers.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDemo Table: Alpine Ventures: How Switzerland Builds World-Class Startups<\/strong>
\nSub-session Area, next to REC COFFEE
\nMeet three Swiss startups tackling challenging problems in robotics, biotechnology, and advanced engineering. Their technologies include protecting electronics in high-temperature flame environments, operating aerial robots inside narrow and complex industrial tanks, and quantifying complex microbial DNA. The companies have grown with support from Switzerland’s established technology-transfer and commercialization ecosystem, including programs such as Venture Kick and national research funding initiatives including Innosuisse and BRIDGE.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\nNew to Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka? This interactive session introduces Thursday Gathering, Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka’s signature weekly event, along with the community’s mission, how it operates, and the value of connecting with others. A useful starting point for anyone attending for the first time or looking to get more involved.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMeetup for Thursday Gathering Beginners!<\/strong>
\n7F CIC Fukuoka Meeting Room
\nDesigned especially for first-time participants, this meetup introduces the Venture Caf\u00e9 community and its mission of “Connecting Innovators to Make Things Happen.” Newcomers can meet other first-time attendees, learn how to make the most of Thursday Gathering, and start building connections within the community.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow GX Is Reshaping the Future of Regions and Businesses: GX Innovation Crossroads 2026<\/strong>
\nDecarbonization is increasingly being viewed not only as an environmental initiative, but also as a growth strategy that can strengthen regional economies and corporate value. In Part 1, experts will examine national policy trends, leading examples of regional GX initiatives, GX investment and corporate valuation from a capital-market perspective, and the GX mindset businesses need to develop. The session offers new perspectives and opportunities for collaboration for municipalities and companies seeking to connect GX with regional growth.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow GX Is Reshaping the Future of Regions and Businesses: GX Innovation Crossroads 2026 – Regional Decarbonization x Industrial Development<\/strong>
\nPart 2 focuses on “regional decarbonization x industrial development.” Local governments, regional energy companies, financial institutions, and energy providers will come together for a cross-sector discussion on leading decarbonization initiatives and future prospects. Drawing on practical examples from Kumamoto Prefecture, the session will explore how public-private collaboration can address regional challenges while creating new industries and business opportunities.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLanguages: Japanese and\/or English (varies by session)
\nAll sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"