As 2025 winds down, we’re heading into the final stretch of what’s been an incredible year for Manabu Hubs startup ecosystem — and we’re finishing strong!
The next few weeks are packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate with fellow founders, investors, and innovators.
🚀 Upcoming Events Before the Year Ends
Bento Lunch Club – Join our Wednesday gathering at Sancho Panza 12pm with the community.
Founders Connect + Beers Night – Meet Founders, Local Startups, Manabu Hubs members and angels looking for the next big thing. Wed19 6pm @awabar
Founder Skill-Share Sessions + Mentors – Learn from peers and share your own insights, apply to be one of our mentors 2026.
Startup Club 2026 – Discover emerging startups shaping 2026 and our next Cohort 3- Apply here
It’s been an action-packed week focused on building the infrastructure and talent necessary for global startup success. Here’s a quick summary of the latest news and opportunities from the Manabu Hubs and Fukuoka Startup Collective network:
💡 Opportunity: Join the Manabu Hubs Global Mentor Network
Are you an industry leader, experienced founder, or subject matter expert passionate about guiding the next generation of global innovators? Manabu Hubs is actively seeking mentors and advisors to join our esteemed pool for StartupClub Cohort 3 and future initiatives. Your expertise is invaluable in shaping the future of international startups and helping them navigate markets in Japan, Taiwan, and Australia.
➡️ Submit Your Details Here: [Link to Manabu Hubs Mentor & Advisor Application]
The Manabu Hubs team periodically reviews submissions to match your unique experience with the specific needs of our highly curated programs.
📍 Fukuoka Hub Updates: Co-working & Community Perks
Fukuoka continues to be the epicenter of our community growth:
New Hub Activity at Salt: Last Wednesday, we held our community gathering at Salt, our fantastic new affiliated hub in Fukuoka! We enjoyed the BANQUET BURGER pop-up kitchen during our co-working session. Salt offers monthly activities, great co-spaces, and over 5 affiliate locations across Fukuoka.
Member Perk: All Manabu Hubs subscription members receive 10% OFF their drop-in pass at Salt.
💻 Exclusive Access: AWS & Kiro AI Workshop
Manabu Hubs has secured exclusive invitations for our network to an unmissable virtual event hosted by AWS Startups!
Join a hands-on workshop featuring Kiro, the agentic IDE that's set to revolutionize coding:
What: Learn spec-driven development, watch AI agents handle code generation and testing, and get AWS integration best practices. Kiro officially launches this November (GA).
When: Wednesday, November 19 | 3:00 PM AEDT (Sydney Time)
Win Big: Just by registering, you are entered to win an annual Kiro Pro subscription (worth $240!) 🏆
Who Should Attend: Developers, DevOps engineers, tech leads, and solution architects.
➡️ Register Here Now (Limited Spots): [Link to AWS Kiro Workshop Registration]
🚀 First Call: StartupClub Cohort 3 Applications
The next phase of global expansion starts soon! Our highly successful StartupClub Incubator Program is still accepting applications for Cohort 3.
This program is designed for founders, senior digital nomads, and entrepreneurs ready to conquer markets in Japan, Taiwan, and Australia.
Powerful Program Access: Secure a spot in our Demo Day in Fukuoka, attend RamenTech, the Meetup Festival Hualien—which includes 3 nights' accommodation for the Demo—and much more.
Secure Your Spot: A non-refundable deposit of €500 is required to confirm your slot in our highly curated international cohort.
➡️ Apply Here Today: [Link to StartupClub Application]
Join us next Wednesday for our casual Founder Connect & Beers Night!
When: Next Wednesday, starting from 6:00 PM
Where: Awabar
What: A chance to connect with foreigner founders, developers or tech entreprenurs in Fukuoka.
Come and go as you prefer! We also welcome those who are:
Interested in global startups
Experts in the field
Developers
This is a casual gathering with limited spots. Don't miss out on connecting!