Minato Rocket Co., Ltd. (Aichi, Japan; CEO: Junichi Arai) is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE Season 8”, a flagship pitch competition organized by the Aichi Prefectural Government.
We will present our business pitch at the Final Judging Event on Monday, October 5, 2026.
This season’s theme is “Deeptech × Global,” held in collaboration with the Global Startup EXPO 2026 (GSE2026) to discover and empower high-potential startups targeting global markets.
Under our mission, “Providing small satellite operators worldwide with a safe, reliable, and frequent launch choice from Japan,” Minato Rocket will present our innovative space transport solution powered by proprietary non-explosive hybrid rocket technology.
■ What is the AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE?
For international readers unfamiliar with our region, Aichi Prefecture is the industrial heartland of Japan, world-renowned for its cutting-edge manufacturing ecosystem (including global automotive leaders like Toyota).
The AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE is a premier government-backed program aimed at fostering next-generation global unicorns by pairing innovative deeptech startups with Aichi’s world-class engineering and supply chain capabilities.
■ Event Details
Event Name: AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE Season 8 Final Pitch Competition
Date & Time: Monday, October 5, 2026 | 13:30 – 17:30 (JST)
Venue: Osaka Innovation Hub (Osaka, Japan) / Online Livestream Available
Theme: Deeptech × Global
Hosts: Aichi Prefectural Government (Management: eiicon inc.)