🚀 The 2026 Momentum is Building
We are wrapping up January with a bang! From exclusive accelerator opportunities in Taiwan to massive discounts for Tokyo's biggest tech event, this edition is packed with tools to help you scale and What is happening on February!
Let's dive in!
⏳ Last 48 Hours: Secure Your Year of Growth
This is your final call. You have 48 hours (until the end of January) to lock in your Manabu Hubs Annual Membership with a 20% discount.
Join the community that connects Fukuoka, Taiwan, and Australia. Get access to exclusive deals, events, pitch events, global network and our private Discord.
👉 Use Code at Checkout: manabuhub25
🇹🇼🇯🇵 Sneak Peek: Fukuoka X Hualien Innovation Week
🗓 Save the Date: June 8–12, 2026
Get your calendars ready. We are thrilled to tease our next major delegation: The Fukuoka X Hualien Innovation Week.
Following the success of our "Hualien Startup Collective 2025," this 5-day strategic program is designed to bridge the startup ecosystems of Hualien County and Manabu Hubs.
What to expect:
Theme: "Workation" culture, Design Thinking for GovTech, and B2B matchmaking.
The Experience: Masterclasses, BBQ networking, and direct access to Taiwanese officials and business leaders.
Who is invited: We will be opening limited free spots for Annual Subscribers and Senior Tech Partners.
Stay tuned on our [Luma Channel] and Discord for the official invite drop!
🍣 We are Official SusHi Tech Ambassadors!
🎁 Exclusive Benefit: 80% OFF Tickets
We are proud to represent SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Japan's largest global startup event. The general pass is usually ¥20,000, but we are changing the game for our community.
We are giving away 20 Exclusive Discount Codes (up to 80% OFF) for our Annual and Monthly Subscribers. Come with us to explore the opportunities in Tokyo!
🗼 Bonus: We are also hosting a Manabu Hubs Tokyo Retreat during the event. Don't go it alone—join the squad.
🎤 Event Spotlight: Aus x Japan Online Pitch Night
🗓 Wednesday, Feb 4th | 5:30 PM JST
We are happy to share that our founder, Pablo Riveros, will be a Speaker and Judge at the Aus x Japan Online Pitch Night (Innovators Campus x Startup Today).
This is a high-energy event for early-stage founders to test their pitch in front of a supportive, international audience.
The Details:
Who: Early-stage founders, students, and angels in AU/JP.
Format: 3-Minute Pitch + Live Feedback (No pressure, just growth).
Why Join: Practice your pitch in an international business context before your big investor meeting.
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Taipei & Fukuoka Events: The latest community calendar.
🚀 Scale in Taiwan: 2 Massive Opportunities
1️⃣ Ikigai Launchpad Spring 2026 (1 WEEK LEFT)
Get $100K USD in funding and mentorship from the founders of Twitch & Guitar Hero. This 12-week program is a game-changer.
Referral Hack: Select "Manabu Hubs" as your referral to boost your chances of selection!
Apply Here: https://tally.so/r/w5p4jQ
2️⃣ Garage+ Startup Global Program: Spring 2026
Ready to exhibit at COMPUTEX? Join this elite 8-day program (May 30 – June 6).
Perks: Fully subsidised Flight & Accommodation for 2 people!
Benefit: 1-on-1 meetings with C-level execs & investors in Taiwan.
Eligibility: Growth-stage startups (AI, IoT, Green Tech, Robotics).
Important: On Question 10/26, write down "Manabu Hubs incubator".
Deadline: Feb 28, 2026.
Apply Here: [Link to Garage+ Application]
February at Manabu Hubs: Your Growth Rhythm Starts Now! 🍱🥐🍻
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The coast is calling! We’ve got a packed February schedule designed to help you build, connect, and scale your startup in the Japan-Taiwan-Australia corridor. 🚀
Save the Dates:
🗓 Week 1: Feb 4 (Wed) | 12:00 PM 🍱 Bento Lunch Club @ Excelsior Deep founder chats over local lunch. Perfect for setting your monthly goals.
🗓 Week 2: Feb 13 (Fri) | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 🥐 Croissants + Coffee + Tech Brainstorming The NEW bi-weekly co-working session. Share code, get feedback, and grab fresh bakery treats. First 5 sign-ups get a FREE Day Pass!
🗓 Week 3: Feb 18 (Wed) | 7:00 PM 🍻 Founder Connect + Beers (Daimyo/Awabar) High-energy networking in the heart of the city. Meet the movers and shakers of the Fukuoka ecosystem.
🗓 Week 4: Feb 27 (Fri) | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 🥐 Croissants + Coffee + Tech Brainstorming End the month strong. Show off your prototypes and get ready for March!
✨ Member Perks Reminder: Don't forget to claim your Notion AI, Google Workspace (10% off), and NordVPN deals in the Discord #🎁perks channel!
🔗 RSVP NOW on Luma: [Your Luma Link Here]
Let's build bridges, not walls.
See you in February!
The Manabu Hubs Team