MakiChalle
MakiChalle 2026
Challenge Business Contest

第5回 まきチャレ 2026

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株式会社MINORICA

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New2026.10.07Info

The Open Pitch has taken place / Award Ceremony on October 20

The recording of the Open Pitch, featuring all 11 finalists, is now available. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on October 20, which will also be streamed live on YouTube.

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[MakiChalle 2025 Finalists] Live presentations by 17 companies selected from 168 entries to be streamed in real-time!
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[MakiChalle 2024] Winners finally announced!!
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MakiChalle 2024 judging results announced
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[Finally] 13 Finalists announced!! Japan's largest regional open innovation event 'MakiChalle 2024'
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[Grand Prize Announced!] Makinohara City Challenge Business Contest (MakiChalle)
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Starting tomorrow Oct 20 (Thu) at 3PM! 'MakiChalle' Open Pitch (Online)
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