Minato Rocket ., Ltd., a Tokyo-based aerospace deep-tech startup developing non-explosive hybrid launch vehicles, today announced that it has been selected to present at the exclusive “Pitch & Meetup” event hosted by STATION Ai on September 30, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan. The pitch session is scheduled to commence at 16:00 JST.
STATION Ai is Japan’s largest open innovation hub, established to bridge disruptive startups with tier-1 industrial conglomerates, financial institutions, academia, and local governments. Moving beyond standard networking formats, this hand-picked pitch event is specifically designed to facilitate actionable co-creation, immediate corporate POCs (Proof of Concept), and strategic cross-sector partnerships. Minato Rocket will participate both as a featured pitching startup and in the targeted matchmaking session.
During the pitch, Minato Rocket will address the severe global bottleneck in small-satellite launch capacity. The company will showcase its proprietary, non-explosive hybrid rocket propulsion technology and present its roadmap to scale: commercializing academic deep-tech built upon 14 successful suborbital flight tests, establishing high-cadence serial production, and securing key supply-chain alliances within the Tokai region—Japan’s premier manufacturing and industrial powerhouse.
Unlike conventional solid or liquid rockets, hybrid rocket propulsion combines solid fuel with liquid oxidizer, delivering inherent safety, substantially lower infrastructure overhead, and responsive launch cadence. Through this engagement at STATION Ai, Minato Rocket aims to forge robust manufacturing partnerships, expand strategic co-development, and accelerate the deployment of sovereign, frequent-access launch infrastructure for the global space economy.
We look forward to connecting with corporate partners, tier-1 suppliers, and deep-tech investors at the venue.
Event Overview
Organizer: STATION Ai Inc.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 16:00 – 18:00 JST
16:00 – 17:00: Startup Pitch Session
17:00 – 18:00: Networking & Meetup
Venue: STATION Ai 1F Event Space (1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan)