#Agriculture

Agrivoltaics: a billion-euro market has been created, but start-ups are struggling

Two gigawatts funded by the PNRR, 650 projects in the first concession agreement: developers, funds and energy companies stand to benefit. Find out more in this guest article from Startupbusiness.it

GoldenHarvest Adopts Yokohama "TECH-PoC": Converting Food Waste to Protein Feed Using Black Soldier Fly

Japanese Ministry Requests 50.2 Billion Yen for FoodTech: Strengthening Startup Mass Production Support

Inside Japan's Agritech Boom: The Startups Transforming Farming

From crop-spraying robots to AI-run pig farms and vertical strawberry farms, Japan's agritech startups are reshaping farming. Here are the success stories, the opportunities and the challenges.

AGRIST Launches AI Harvesting Robot for Round-the-Clock Operation

Mirai Saien Accepts PwC Foundation Grant for AI Pest Prediction App

Niigata Foodtech Town Launches Full Operation with Unified Government-Industry-Academic Partnership

MAFF "Agricultural Research and Innovation Strategy 2026" Promotes Alternative Proteins Including Koji Fungi

Government Envisions 9.7 Trillion Yen in Public-Private Foodtech Investment Across Four Sectors

Growing Interest in Foodtech-Related Companies for Food Security and Environmental Protection

Japan Targets ¥3 Trillion Food Tech Market by 2040 Amid Alternative Protein Boom

Japan’s Blue Economy part 4: potential

This article marks the final part of a four-part series exploring Japan’s blue economy from different topics. As global attention turns toward sustainable ocean industries, Japan is working to revitalize its blue economy — a key sector that links the nation’s tradition, technology, and future growth.

Next Kitchen 2026

Started in 2023, Next Kitchen 2026 is a tailored mentoring and business-matching program for Foodtech startups worldwide that are looking to expand into Japan, beginning in Kobe—the City of Gastronomy.

Japan's blue economy part 3: fishing

In part 3 of our es on Japan's blue economy we turn to the fishing industry: its ups and downs over the years, and how Japanese startups are tackling the region's unique challenges.

STARTUP HOKKAIDO selects 5 startups for Next Frontier Program 2026

Japan’s blue economy part 2 : Aquaculture

In part 1, we looked at the history of Japan’s shipbuilding, from its early stages to the latest developments such as AI-powered autonomous ships. In part 2, we turn our focus to aquaculture: an area where Asia has become the global leader… and by a lot.

Event report: SKS JAPAN 2025

SKS JAPAN 2025 showcased how Japanese agritech startups are addressing issues such as food waste, resource circulation, and declining domestic demand while exploring opportunities for global expansion.

J-AGRI TOKYO 2025

Japan's food self-sufficiency and agriculture-related startups

A food self-sufficiency rate shows how much food a country produces compared to what it consumes. It’s an important way to understand a country’s food security and resilience, especially during global crises like wars, pandemics, or climate change. This has become more important in recent years.

GREEN OFFSHORE supports small and medium farmers with smart agriculture

TUAT to support new businesses in food and agriculture

Tohoku Bank becomes first regional bank to join carbon credit consortium

Shizuoka SDG Business Award 2024

Empowering Rural Agriculture: Making AI-Powered Farm Robots the Future Standard

"The key to innovation is finding practical applications for advanced technology in unexpected places."