Venture Café Fukuoka

[Thursday, March 13th | Thursday Gathering #16 Opening the Door to the Space Economy] Thursday Gathering #16 On March 13th, we will be looking into the future of space exploration and the space industry! 🚀 We will have a thorough discussion in two sessions about the romantic future of space, the forefront of lunar and planetary exploration, and examples of collaboration with private companies and startups participating in the space industry. We will also delve into the opportunities and barriers to entering the space industry market. 🗓️Date: Thursday, March 13th , 2025 ⏰Time: 16:00-20:00 📍Venue: GROWTH 1 3F (Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Terrace 3F) 🎟️Registration link: https://shorturl.at/x5p7n ※The venue is GRWOTH1, not FGN. Please note the above.

[3/6(Thu) | INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Thursday Gathering #15 March 8 is International Women's Day! Therefore, Thursday Gathering will hold International Women's Day to support women's challenges from Fukuoka 🎉. There will be business plan presentations by women who aim to become entrepreneurs in Fukuoka Prefecture, and students who have taken the leadership development program practiced at Fukuoka Women's University will make a pitch presentation of their business ideas. Other sessions will be held to provide new perspectives on “menopausal disorders. Come and experience up close the passion and potential of the young women who are the future of Fukuoka! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 20:00 📍 Venue: Fukuoka Growth Next 🎟️ Registration link: https://shorturl.at/ehi3M

🎉 Congratulations! aiESG's Mr. Shinohara won the “CIC Fukuoka” award at Pitch2Tokyo! 🎉 Congratulations! Congratulations to aiESG's Mr. Shinohara for winning the “CIC Fukuoka” award at Pitch2Tokyo hosted by Venture Café Global Institute! 🌏✨ The award recognizes innovative initiatives that fuse sustainability and technology. We are very proud to be recognized as the 🏆🌏✨ CIC/Venture Cafe Fukuoka We at CIC/Venture Café Fukuoka support your further success in the future! 🚀 Congratulations, Mr. Shinohara! #CICFukuoka #VentureCafeFukuoka #Pitch2Tokyo #aiESG #Innovation

🌟[No Thursday Gathering this week! Look forward to the next one! 🌟🌟 Thank you to all of you who always look forward to seeing us! This week (Thursday, 2/27), Thursday Gatherig will be closed. The next one will be on Thursday, 3/6, See you again next Thursday! ✨

[2/20 (Thu) | THURSDAY GATHERING #14 BUSINESS x ART MEETS IN FUKUOKA] Thursday Gathering #14 Did you know that the fusion of art and business is accelerating in Fukuoka? Starting at 16:00, we will introduce the charm of art centered around the "Creative Crossroad" movement. Following that, we will discuss Fukuoka’s challenges and future from the perspective of young developers shaping the city. At 18:30, Terada Warehouse from Tokyo will join us to introduce a new incubation facility! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 20:00 📍 Venue: Fukuoka Growth Next 🎟️ Registration link: https://shorturl.at/USBJp

📣20 days to GO!!!📣 Venture Cafe GLOBAL GATHERING 2025 We’re just 20 days away from the event! The sessions and plans for the day are being revealed little by little💡. And we’re excited to announce that all the speakers for the main session, PITCH2TOKYO, have been confirmed! 👏 Startups have been selected not only from various Venture Café locations but also from Hawaii, Korea, and Taiwan, and they will gather for the event.🌎 With an amazing lineup of speakers and sessions, and more updates to come, be sure to stay tuned! 👀✨ We look forward to seeing you there! #VenCafe #GlobalGatheringTokyo2025

【Feb 13 (Thu) | CREATIVE TALK DAY: OSAKA ARTIST, DEMO DAY & WORKSHOP】 Thursday Gathering #13 Discover the charm of Artist Cafe Fukuoka, a hub connecting people and cities through art. This time, we spotlight Osaka-based artists as they kick off their exhibition. Plus, join an inspiring entrepreneurial mindset workshop and the second Demo Day by Manabu Hubs! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 20:00 📍 Venue: GROWTH 1 (2F) 🎟️ Register here: https://shorturl.at/OQVrI

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2012 | COMMUNICATION TALK & EXPO STARTUPS Thursday Gathering #12 Have you ever thought, “I want to build deeper and more trusting relationships with the people around me? In this session, we will introduce the indicators for designing communication and relationships with people. This session is recommended for those who want to deepen their connection with people and spend time more comfortably ✨. In addition, we will discuss case studies and real voices of venture companies working on regional development, and a startup that creates new value in the wake of the Osaka-Kansai Expo has landed in Fukuoka for the first time and will share behind-the-scenes stories! We look forward to seeing you at the Thursday Gathering, which will be packed with a lot of content! Please join us for this exciting event! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 20:00 📍 Venue: GROWTH 1 (2F) 🎟️ Registration link: https://shorturl.at/MHogY

[1/30(Thu) | Kyushu Night Time Economy & Vietnam Market Strategy]”. Thursday Gathering #11 We will take a deep dive into Kyushu's night time economy and the Vietnamese market 🇻🇳! In the first and third parts, we will explore the frontiers of cross-border innovation, as well as the differences and affinities between the Vietnamese and Japanese markets, In the second part, we will discuss with pioneers the nighttime and early morning economy and its role in Kyushu, a region with great potential! Come and get new business perspectives and hints for collaboration! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 20:00 📍 Venue: Fukuoka Growth Next 🎟️ Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eGpqUCiS) | Kyushu Night Time Economy & Vietnam Market Strategy]”. Thursday Gathering #11 We will take a deep dive into Kyushu's night time economy and the Vietnamese market 🇻🇳! In the first and third parts, we will explore the frontiers of cross-border innovation, as well as the differences and affinities between the Vietnamese and Japanese markets, In the second part, we will discuss with pioneers the nighttime and early morning economy and its role in Kyushu, a region with great potential! Come and get new business perspectives and hints for collaboration! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 20:00 📍 Venue: Fukuoka Growth Next 🎟️ Registration link: https://shorturl.at/jV8vs

【Thursday Gathering #10 Kyushu University Connect - Bringing Together Kyushu’s University Communities!】 University students from across Kyushu will gather at FGN for an exciting evening! The event will feature passionate pitch sessions where students share their challenges, visions, and activities. Discussions will dive into the future of community initiatives, value creation, and strategies for success. Discover the inspiring future envisioned by Kyushu’s vibrant university communities! If you’re interested in the diverse activities and ambitious efforts of Kyushu’s university students, don’t miss this opportunity to join us! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Venue: Fukuoka Growth Next 🌐 Language: Japanese 🎟️ Registration Link: https://shorturl.at/btgQq Let’s support Kyushu’s next generation of leaders as they embark on new challenges! 🔥 #VenCafeFukuoka #ThursdayGathering #KyushuUniversity #StudentCommunity