The 50th Venture Market Okayama is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Convex Okayama in Kita-ku, Okayama. Organized by the Venture Market Okayama Operating Committee, Okayama Prefecture, and the Okayama Prefecture Industrial Promotion Foundation, the event is currently accepting applications from companies that wish to present.
Event Overview
• Venture Market Okayama is a matching event connecting companies and ventures seeking funding for new business development or expansion with investors and financial institutions looking for promising investment and lending opportunities.
• During the presentation session, selected companies pitch their new business initiatives to an audience of investors and financial institutions.
• Participants who express interest can continue discussions in individual business meetings held after the presentation session.
• Companies that have never presented in front of a large audience are also eligible; a support system that includes presentation training is available.
Presentation Session Details
• Date and time: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:20–13:20
• Venue: Convex Okayama, 2F Banquet Hall, 67 Ouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama
• Participation fee: Free
• Eligible applicants: Venture companies and similar organizations aiming to develop new businesses through unique technologies, products, or services
• Capacity: 5 presenting companies, selected through screening
• Expected audience: 86 investors and financial institutions from inside and outside Okayama Prefecture
• Organizers: Venture Market Okayama Operating Committee, Okayama Prefecture, and Okayama Prefecture Industrial Promotion Foundation
• Supporting organizations: Japan Exchange Group, Inc. / Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc., and Japan Venture Capital Association
Application and Selection Process
• Step 1 – Application submission (deadline: September 30, 2026, 17:00 JST / 09:00 GMT+1): Submit the application form, business plan, and required attachments to the secretariat.
• Step 2 – Business plan brush-up support (ongoing): Receive support to improve the submitted business plan so it resonates more effectively with investors and financial institutions.
• Step 3 – Presentation training (October 2 and October 22): Experts provide individual guidance on presentation methods and materials based on the improved business plan. The October 22 session is only available to applicants who pass the screening.
• Step 4 – Presenter screening committee (mid-October): Screening is conducted based on the business plan and related materials. Applicant attendance is required.
• Step 5 – Presentation session (November 12): Selected companies present to investors and financial institutions. Individual business meetings are held after the presentation session.
How to Apply
• Review the application guidelines, download the application form from the link below, and email it with the other required documents to the secretariat by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 17:00 JST (09:00 GMT+1).
• Required documents: ① Application form, ② Business plan, ③ Financial statements for the most recent two fiscal years, ④ Presentation materials
• Application form download: https://www.optic.or.jp/event/event_detail/index/13366.html
• Submission email: svinfo@optic.or.jp
Contact Information
• Contact: Okayama Prefecture Industrial Promotion Foundation, Management Support Department, Small and Medium Enterprise Support Section, 5301 Haga, Kita-ku, Okayama
• Staff: Fujita, Yasuhara
• TEL: 086-286-9626
• FAX: 086-286-9627
• Email: svinfo@optic.or.jp
• Reception hours: Weekdays 8:30–17:15
About Okayama Prefecture Industrial Promotion Foundation
• The Okayama Prefecture Industrial Promotion Foundation is a core, comprehensive industrial support organization for small and medium-sized enterprises and small-scale businesses in Okayama Prefecture.
• In cooperation with national, prefectural, and other related organizations, the foundation provides support programs suited to each business stage, from startup and business expansion to management innovation and business succession.
• Location: 5301 Haga, Kita-ku, Okayama (inside Techno Support Okayama)
• President: Seiichi Katayama
• Established: August 1968 (merged in April 2001)
• Website: https://www.optic.or.jp/
This listing provides an overview of the 50th Venture Market Okayama and its application details for companies interested in presenting. Organizations considering participation should review the official requirements and contact the secretariat directly with any questions.