TOHOKU STARTUP NIGHT 2026 (TG #393)

TOHOKU STARTUP NIGHT 2026 (TG #393) looks at the startup ecosystem around Sendai and the wider Tohoku region, where research institutes, universities, companies, government, and local players intersect. The evening maps where that ecosystem stands today and works through the questions behind its next round of challenges. The programme starts from Sendai City's startup support measures and its work on building a research complex, then moves through the practical side of turning research results into businesses, the role conferences can play in drawing people and ambition into a region, and city planning aimed at putting physical AI into real-world use. Concrete examples show how Sendai is backing both startup growth and deployment. The venue is CIC Tokyo on the 15th floor of Toranomon Hills Business Tower, with check-in on the 1st floor, running from 16:00 to 21:00. Registered attendees can also take part online through the "Join Remotely" button that appears next to each session. It is aimed at founders, researchers, corporate teams, supporters, public sector staff, and anyone interested in regional development.