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Yukiguni Startup Day 2026 [Niigata Ojiya x Minamiuonuma Innovation Event]

Startups and researchers from Ojiya and Minamiuonuma discuss snow-country foodtech and snowtech through pitches and panels.

When
Wed, November 25, 2026 · 16:30–20:40 JST
Where
Tokyo Innovation Base 3F, 東京都千代田区丸の内3-8-3 · Hybrid
Region
Kanto (Tokyo)
Organizer
Tokyo Innovation Base
Language
JA
Source
Peatix
Summary
An innovation event on local startups, hosted by the cities of Ojiya and Minamiuonuma in Niigata's snow country. This year it focuses on two themes, foodtech and snowtech, exploring how the region's challenges can be turned into new value. The program includes a keynote by Kohei Takashima of Oisix, a cross-talk on snow problems with startups working on automated snow removal and container snow storage plus a snow and ice engineering professor, pitches from four local founders, and a foodtech cross-talk with brewers, aquaculture and food businesses. It closes with networking over regional food and drinks. On-site capacity is 100, with an online stream.
About the community

An annual event connecting Tokyo-area business people, startups, government and finance professionals with people tied to Niigata's snow country. It showcases regional startups and aims to spark collaboration between the region and the capital.

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