Weekly News
StartupClub- Understand it
Our team prepared some visual summary and details information regarding our StartupClub Program (Cohort2). Check our Linkedln Post
This year STARTUPCLUB is an even more comprehensive experience, designed to propel startups into new markets with real, actionable support. The program includes:
On-site visit to Hualien, Taiwan (August 20-22): An immersive 3-day exchange and networking opportunity.
4-week online sessions: Focused on crucial areas like market entry strategies, investment readiness, and business growth.
Main Demo Day in Fukuoka City, Japan (October 9): A high-profile event where startups can pitch to private investors, global entrepreneurs, and our international community.
Refer & Grow! 🤝 Thanks to all who referred friends to our Startup Club program! Hualien (Taiwan) 3-days program deadline is July 30th! Get 40% off with code MANABUHUBS25#. Refer a friend & add your name to their application! https://manabuhubs.com/startupclub
✈️ Come to Hualien, Taiwan (Aug 20-22)! Secure your spot for our ecosystem tour – includes 3 days' accommodation & food (except breakfast), plus a full-day tour by TDNA on Aug 22nd! Grab your pass with 40% OFF before July 31st! This is an experience you won't want to miss!
Members Spotlight
Meet Natt
Natt joined our incubator and tech community just 4 weeks ago and recently sign in to attend our StartuPClub Program! Here’s what he had to say:
“I’m UX designer/founder from Thailand. I also build a mobile app to help people learn Kanji using visual aid and gamification called "Kanji Card"
Meet Otto
Otto joined our incubator and tech community just 2 weeks ago and he is moving soon to Fukuoka! Here’s what he had to say:
“Hello all! I'm Otto, a serial entrepreneur from Finland, moving to Fukuoka Japan in a few months under the startup visa. I have a long history in software development, building startups in various roles (usually CEO or CTO), and am currently working with AI technologies (who isn't!).
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Events Updates
Demo Day #50 Recap! 🚀
Our 50th Demo Day + Light Talk was epic! Watch the short video recap, see our new mascot/logo, and check out photos on our Instagram Recap/Photos. Subscribe to our YouTube for our future founder interviews and video contents, we’re creating exciting new content to spotlight our tech ecosystems, and members!
In case you missed it
The Largest Digital Nomads Event Returns to Fukuoka City This Year!🌏
We’re proud to be one of the official partners—come celebrate a month filled with exciting activities! Join our side events, connect with global nomads, and engage with the local startup community- Fukuoka Startup Collective
🎟 Get your COLIVE Pass with 20% OFF
Use code: MANABUHUBS25
📅 What’s Happening in October 2025 from Manabu Hubs?
Weekly Gathering: Bento Lunch Club
Theme: Disconnect to Reconnect
Dates: Wed, Oct 1 & Oct 8Demo Day: Light Talk
Date: Oct 9 as part of or StartupClub Program
(Tickets will be announced soon- Last Year were sold out super quick!)
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and experience Fukuoka’s vibrant community!
Get involved
Be part of the our Global Movement!
Want to volunteer, co-organise, Partner or Sponsor? We’re looking for help across our events, bento lunch clubs gathering, demo days, and media.Our selected volunteers will get 1 year Free Access Manabu Hubs network/events, discord hub + perks! Be part of growing startup ecosystems!
email us to:
and attach your one page cv! will contact the potential candidates!
That’s it for this week.
🌊 Keep Riding the Startup Waves!
Stay engaged in our Discord, keep showing up for our Bento Lunch Clubs, and continue cheering each other on. 💪 As startup entrepreneurs, we’re all surfers navigating a vast, ever-changing ocean. 🌊 The tides shift quickly — just like in our startup journeys. Let’s catch the best waves, adapt to the changes, and ride them together. 💛
📅 See you at the next event !’s make the next wave the best one yet!
Pablo Riveros, Founder
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