— Judges
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Motohisa Sugimoto
Mayor of Makinohara City
As the head of Makinohara City, he promotes regional economic revitalization through collaboration with startups. He leads MakiChalle as a pioneering model for regional revitalization.
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CEO, CFS Partners, Inc.
Oversees the planning and operations of MakiChalle. Well-versed in domestic and international startup ecosystems, promoting open innovation that connects regional and global markets.
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Executive Director, Shizuoka Bank
Evaluates startup business viability from a regional finance perspective. Has extensive experience in industrial promotion and fundraising support within Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Official, METI Kanto Bureau
Expert in SME and startup policy. Involved in planning and implementing support measures for regional innovation.
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VC / Startup Industry Expert
Responsible for startup investment at a major domestic VC firm. Evaluates business growth potential of technology and business models.