🇯🇵 Expand to Japan with Carve Startup Labs

Calling Indian Startups!

Carve Startup Labs, in partnership with the Fukuoka City Government, is inviting applications from high-potential Indian startups for an opportunity to be selected among 5 startups representing India at RAMEN TECH GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026, Japan’s premier international startup week.

Selected startups will receive international exhibition opportunities, startup pitching exposure, market immersion experiences, and curated engagements with Japan’s innovation ecosystem.

🗓️ Dates: 7–11 October 2026
📍 Location: Fukuoka, Japan

Eligible Sectors

• AI (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)
• DeepTech
• ClimateTech & Clean Energy
• HealthTech & MedTech
• Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing
• Mobility & Smart Cities
• SaaS & Enterprise Technology
• FinTech
• AgriTech & Food Innovation
• Future Technologies and other innovation-driven sectors

Selected startups will receive the opportunity to:

✅ Exhibit at RAMEN TECH 2026 as one of the 5 selected Indian startups, showcasing innovations to global investors, corporates, government agencies, universities, and ecosystem leaders.

✅ Participate in startup pitching opportunities before international investors, corporates, innovation partners, and key stakeholders from Japan and across Asia.

✅ Experience a curated Japan Market Immersion Program, gaining insights into Japan’s startup ecosystem, innovation landscape, business culture, and market entry opportunities.

✅ Engage in curated business networking sessions with Japanese corporations, venture capital firms, accelerators, government agencies, innovation hubs, and global ecosystem partners.

✅ Explore collaboration opportunities with Japanese startups, research institutions, universities, and technology organizations.

✅ Gain visibility within one of Asia’s fastest-growing innovation ecosystems and position your startup for future expansion into Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Why Japan, Why Fukuoka?

Fukuoka has emerged as Japan’s Startup City, backed by progressive government policies, a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, international partnerships, and a strong focus on global innovation. Through RAMEN TECH 2026, the city brings together startups, investors, corporates, universities, and public sector leaders from around the world, making it an ideal gateway for Indian startups looking to enter the Japanese market and expand across Asia.

Why Carve Startup Labs?

Carve Startup Labs works across 35+ countries, enabling startups to access international markets through structured delegations, ecosystem partnerships, and global market access programs.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted startups will be contacted. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

🇮🇳 Represent India. Expand to Japan. Build Global Partnerships.