Fukuoka Growth Next begins recruitment for 'FGN STARTUP ELITE Bootcamp 3rd Batch'

Fukuoka Growth Next (FGN), a public-private startup support facility in Fukuoka City, has begun accepting applications for the 'FGN STARTUP ELITE Bootcamp 3rd Batch,' a practical startup support program designed to achieve everything from idea generation to commercialization. In conjunction with this, a kick-off event serving as a program briefing will be held on Wednesday, August 5.

STARTUP ELITE Bootcamp is a staged, hands-on entrepreneurship support program that realizes everything from idea conceptualization to business hypothesis testing, product design, and fundraising.

A key feature of this program is its emphasis on practice and feedback. Based on the highly practical expertise of the startup studio 'SEREAL,' participants will engage in rapid business hypothesis testing and product development utilizing AI. Additionally, the program is divided into three stages—HOP, STEP, and JUMP—with staged selections to create an environment where entrepreneurs with high growth aspirations can push each other to excel.

The schedule is as follows: - HOP Stage: August 18 (Tue) - September 11 (Fri), 2026 - STEP Stage: Late September - Mid-November 2026 - Interim Presentation: November 21 (Sat), 2026 - JUMP Stage: Late November 2026 - Late February 2027 - DEMODAY: March 6 (Sat), 2027

Application requirements include having (or planning to have) a business base in Fukuoka City, aiming for a startup in a growth industry, and possessing a proactive stance on using AI for business growth. Participation is free of charge.