Arima Akito
Executive Officer and Partner,
BEYOND NEXT VENTURES, Japan
Since joining Beyond Next Ventures in 2019, Akito has focused on Agri-FoodTech, biomanufacturing, and climate tech investments. Appointed Partner in 2022, he also leads open innovation initiatives and founded the TECHNIUM Global Conference. He drives industry-government collaborations, including the MAFF SBIR program, and serves as Representative Director of Next Prime Food. Previously, he worked at Marubeni Corporation, managing agricultural value chains. He holds a degree in Biosciences and Informatics from Keio University.
Sessions
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H. One Asia, multiple rulebooks: What will it take to connect the agri-food innovation ecosystem?28-Oct-2026Roundtable H