— Entry
EntryApply
Entry form for startups participating in MakiChalle 2026. Please review the application guidelines below and submit your entry through the entry form.
Entry Period
June 1 (Mon) – July 17 (Fri), 2026
Until 23:59 JST
Business Plan Submission Deadline
August 3 (Mon), 2026
Until 23:59 JST
If you have reviewed the application guidelines, you can enter from here
Go to Entry Form
— Flow
Entry Flow
Register via the Entry Form
Please fill in the required information in the entry form below and register after agreeing to the terms and conditions.
Receive Auto-Reply Email
After registration, you will receive an auto-reply email with instructions for the next step: Business Plan Submission Guidelines.
If you do not receive the email, it may be due to an incorrect email address or automatic spam filtering. Please check your spam folder or contact the MakiChalle Secretariat.
MakiChalle Secretariat: CF Startup Partners
info@cfsp.co.jp
Submit Your Business Plan
Following instructions from the secretariat, submit a business plan that includes a collaboration proposal with the region.
Last year, we received applications from 168 companies, including 73 from overseas. We look forward to your applications again this year.
— Schedule
Application & Selection Schedule
June 1 (Mon) – July 17 (Fri) until 23:59 JST
Entry Period
June 1 (Mon) – August 3 (Mon) until 23:59 JST
Business Plan Submission Period
After registering via this form, please wait for contact from the secretariat. We will contact you individually regarding business plan submission.
August 18 (Tue)
First Round Results (Semi-Finalist Announcement)
August 19 (Wed) – September 18 (Fri)
Closed Pitch Review Period (Second Round)
September 24 (Thu)
Finalist Announcement
October 1 (Thu) 15:00–18:00 JST
Open Pitch Review (Third Round)
October 20 (Tue) 16:00–18:00 JST
Awards Ceremony
Venue: Iira
*Please note that notification of document screening results may vary depending on circumstances.
— Collaboration
Collaboration Plan Criteria
After entry via this form, you will be asked to submit a business plan including a collaboration proposal with the region, following instructions from the secretariat. The "Business Plan Including Collaboration Proposal" can be created in the following four ways.
A business plan that specifies one or more sponsoring companies and includes a proposal for collaboration with those companies
A business plan that specifies a particular industry sector in Makinohara City (e.g., tea farming, tea processing, fisheries, marine products, beverage manufacturing, automobile manufacturing, auto parts processing, food service, beauty services, IT-related, energy-related, other services) and includes a collaboration proposal with local businesses in that sector
A business plan that includes a proposal to utilize or collaborate with Makinohara City's tourism resources (tourist facilities, accommodations, restaurants, transportation, etc.)
A business plan that includes a proposal for Makinohara City's administrative policies
— Criteria
Judging Criteria
Submitted business plans will be evaluated based on the following criteria.
Affinity with regional industry/tourism and contribution to local economy/society
Business novelty (innovativeness) or competitive advantage
Market size and growth potential
Business model profitability and sustainability
Management team track record and skills
Anticipated business risks
— Process
Screening Process
Screening consists of first, second, and third rounds.
Document screening to select 20 companies advancing to the second round
Online pitch review with judges
Open online pitch followed by judges' deliberation to determine award recipients
— Notice
Important Notes for Applicants
If conducting business based on research results, patents, or other intellectual property rights, you must have the legal right to use such rights and must not infringe on the rights of others.
Activity content must be publishable on this event's website and various media outlets.
Applicants must comply with the application guidelines and application procedures.
Participating corporations, individuals, team members, their relatives, and associates must not be affiliated with anti-social forces.
We cannot respond to inquiries regarding screening results.
Pass/fail notifications are scheduled to be announced around August 18, 2026. Thank you for your patience.
Application information, including personal information provided during the application process, may be shared with (1) Makinohara City, (2) CF Startup Partners, Inc., (3) collaboration partner businesses, and (4) event management personnel including judges.
— Entry Form
Entry Form
Click the button below to go to the entry form. Please fill in the required information and register after agreeing to the terms and conditions.
Entry Period: June 1 (Mon) – July 17 (Fri), 2026 until 23:59 JST
— Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions
If you have any questions about the entry process, please contact us through the inquiry form or reach out to the secretariat directly.
MakiChalle Secretariat: CF Startup Partners
info@cfsp.co.jp