Innovation stage // MAFF Japan innovation showcase

28 Oct 2026
Networking Hub
Innovation Stage

Hosted by:
Innovation Showcase (MAFF)

Discover the next wave of Japanese agri-food innovation as the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) brings a delegation of pioneering startups to Singapore. From AI-powered agriculture, climate-smart farming and aquaculture technologies to novel ingredients and health solutions, these companies are tackling some of the world's most pressing food system challenges. Join this fast-paced showcase to meet founders at the forefront of Japan's innovation ecosystem and explore partnership, investment, and commercial opportunities across Asia.

  • Booon Inc. - Converting underutilised resources into high-value protein through proprietary insect production technology.
  • Digzyme, Inc. - Enabling sustainable manufacturing across food, chemicals and materials through advanced enzyme discovery and development.
  • Fermelanta, Inc. - Producing rare plant-derived functional ingredients through precision microbial fermentation.
  • NoMy Japan K.K. - Creating premium functional ingredients from food industry side streams through fermentation.
  • PtBio Inc. - Applying genome editing technologies to crop improvement, livestock breeding and next-generation food solutions.
  • Quantum Flowers & Foods Co., Ltd. - Accelerating biological innovation through non-GMO mutagenesis technology.
  • Sagri Co., Ltd. - Using satellite data and AI to advance sustainable agriculture and decarbonisation.
  • Strout Inc. - Bringing AI and IoT-enabled solutions to improve aquaculture productivity and scalability.
  • Sunshiki Co., Ltd. - Developing seaweed-based solutions to reduce methane emissions from livestock.
  • TOWING Co., Ltd. - Advancing soil health and carbon sequestration through biochar technology.
  • TOYMEDICAL Ltd. - Improving health outcomes with sodium-reduction technology derived from seaweed.
Speakers
Kai Hashizume
Kai Hashizume, CEO - BOON INC., Japan
Kazuki Kawabe
Kazuki Kawabe, CFO - DIGZYME INC., Japan
Anthony Swain
Anthony Swain, Global Business Development Manager - FERMELANTA, Japan
Miho Tanaka
Miho Tanaka, Co-Representative Director, Director of Business Development & Operation - NOMY JAPAN, Japan
May Sweet
May Sweet, Senior R&D Scientist & Manager - QUANTUM FLOWERS & FOODS CO., Japan
Shun Okusa
Shun Okusa, COO & Head of Japan Division - STROUT INC., Japan
Ryo Kubota
Ryo Kubota, CEO - SUNSHIKI CO., Japan
Hayao Matsui
Hayao Matsui, Project Manager, Global Business Development Department - TOWING CO., Japan
Nozomi Taniguchi
Nozomi Taniguchi, Global Sales - TOYMEDICAL, Japan
Takaaki Matsuki
Takaaki Matsuki, Director of Asia Region - PTBIO, Japan