Sponsor Pages Now Live / Online Briefing / Collaboration Meetup

Thank you for your interest in MakiChalle 2026. Here are three important updates to help you prepare your business plan.

Sponsor Pages Are Now Live

This year's sponsors are now listed on our sponsor page. Each company has a dedicated page featuring company information and their "Expectations for Startups." You can see what kind of collaboration each company is looking for, which will help you tailor your proposal.

Online Briefing Session — July 14 (Mon) 16:00 JST

We will hold an online briefing session (Google Meet) on July 14 (Mon) from 16:00 JST, covering how to create your business plan, an overview of MakiChalle, and judging criteria. If you are unable to attend, an archive video will be sent to you afterwards. The Google Meet connection URL will be included in the automatic reply email you receive after entry.

[New This Year] Collaboration Meetup — October 21 (Wed)

This year, on October 21 (Wed) — the day after the award ceremony — we will host a "Collaboration Meetup" where you can talk directly with sponsor companies (Venue: Makinohara Incubation Center). Sponsors will have exhibition booths where you can pitch your plan directly to company representatives. This event is open not only to winners but to all applicants. Don't let the pitch be the end — use this opportunity to accelerate real collaboration.

Entry Deadline: July 17 (Fri) 23:59 JST

While the final business plan submission deadline is August 3 (Mon) 23:59 JST, the entry deadline is July 17 (Fri) 23:59 JST. After entry, you will receive an auto-reply email with the briefing session URL and business plan submission guidelines. You can decide later whether to submit a final business plan. If you simply want to attend the briefing or learn more about sponsor companies, feel free to enter with no commitment.