MakiChalle
MakiChalle 2026
Challenge Business Contest
5th MakiChalle 2026 — Award Results

Grand Prix — MakiChalle Grand Prize

株式会社MINORICA

株式会社MINORICA

¥2,000,000

Accelerating tea seedling growth to support replanting in the tea industry.

Grand Prix Pitch

— Open Pitch Archive

The Open Pitch has taken place

On October 1, the 11 finalists took the stage at the Open Pitch, the final round of judging, and presented their business proposals. The full session is available to watch any time.

About

Creating business that reaches the world from Makinohara

About MakiChalle

MakiChalle is a business plan contest designed to revitalize the local economy of Makinohara City by developing new businesses that utilize regional resources such as commerce, agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. From the submitted business plans, those with the highest contribution to the region, planning capability, and profitability are selected.

We look forward to entries from around the world again next time, to create new businesses that leverage the city's attractions and contribute to regional revitalization.

PRIZES

Prizes

GRAND PRIZE

¥2,000,000

MakiChalle Grand Prize

Runner-up Prize

¥500,000

Mayor's Special Prize

¥100,000

Sponsor Prize

¥50,000〜¥100,000

Audience Prize

¥50,000

Why Makinohara

Makinohara's Appeal

* PR movie "Sensai Banka" (千祭万歌) — 2025 Makinohara City 20th Anniversary PR Video Contest

Despite being a small city of 40,000 people, Makinohara has the potential to connect with the world through its tea plantation landscapes and Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport. The city's abundant regional resources hold "infinite possibilities" for creating new businesses.

Agriculture & Fisheries

Agriculture & Fisheries

A region thriving in agriculture with tea, vegetables, and fruits. Rich in fresh seafood from Suruga Bay, including strawberries.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

An industrial hub with automobile and beverage manufacturers. Boasts manufacturing shipment value of approximately 1 trillion yen.

Tourism

Tourism

Marine sports like surfing along a 15km coastline. Diverse attractions including seasonal flowers and historic buildings.

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation access connecting Japan and the world via Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport and the Tomei Expressway. The gateway to the world is right here.

Mayor's Message

Mayor's Message

Mayor Kikuo Sugimoto shares his vision for MakiChalle and the future of Makinohara City.

Sponsors

Sponsors

Special Sponsors — Special Partners

General Sponsors — Partners

Archive

Past Events

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Get updates on the next MakiChalle

MakiChalle 2026 has concluded. Thank you for your participation and support. We will email you when entries open for the next edition and about upcoming events.