Manabu Hubs

31/07/2026

GCamp 2026 Kickoff: Online Masterclasses in Full Swing! ⚡️

Before we pack our bags for the hands-on bootcamp in Kaohsiung, the GCamp 2026 journey has officially launched online! Our 37 high-growth SaaS and Deep-Tech startups just wrapped their first intensive virtual pre-training day (7/29), packed with:

🔹 Technical Onboarding - , Discord, and navigating the G Camp Knowledge Resource channels
🔹 Japan Market Entry - a deep dive into the Japanese tech landscape, Fukuoka Special Zone benefits, and the regulatory environment, anchored by the "Fukuoka Gateway" approach
🔹 Cultural Intelligence & Business Etiquette - decoding the "Ringi" decision-making process, corporate hierarchy, and how to localize your value proposition

Huge shoutout to the cohort for the energy, sharp questions, and high engagement right out of the gate! 🙌

Next stop: Kaohsiung (8/27–8/29)! (Founder, Manabu Hubs) and Anthony Kunihiro (Founder & Principal Consultant, Epiport Consulting) will join founders on the ground for interactive workshops, 1-on-1 pitch coaching, and real-world ex*****on strategy before stepping onto the global stage.

The bridge between Taiwan and international markets is getting stronger every day. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes updates from Kaohsiung! 🌉

17/07/2026

🎤 Interview Series #10 | Raheel Zubairi, CEO of Pixelence

In this episode, we interviewed Raheel Zubairi, CEO of Pixelence, an AI healthtech startup redefining brain medical imaging.

Pixelence is developing AI-driven technology that enhances brain MRI imaging without the need for Gadolinium contrast dyes. Its solution aims to make brain tumour diagnostics safer, faster, and more affordable by using AI to generate high-quality synthetic MRI outputs.

Raheel also shared valuable insights on expanding across Asia, especially in relationship-driven markets like Japan. He highlighted that while technology is important, building deep trust, local connections, and long-term partnerships is often what helps startups truly scale in Japan and across the region.

09/07/2026

🎤 Interview Series #9 | Daniel Wallis, CEO of CitySage

Our new interview is out!

In this episode, we spoke with Daniel, CEO of CitySage, a Malaysia-based startup focused on building smarter, more sustainable cities through AI-powered urban intelligence.

CitySage helps governments, developers, and organisations better understand cities through data, technology, and urban planning insights. By combining AI, analytics, and human expertise, CitySage supports better decision-making across areas such as mobility, infrastructure, housing, sustainability, and community development.

Daniel first came across Manabu Hubs through introductions from Malaysia, and his journey also has a strong Japan connection. Having previously lived in Japan, Daniel has continued building bridges between Southeast Asia and Japan through CitySage’s work with Japanese companies, including Mitsubishi and Nippon Koei.

08/07/2026

📬 The APAC Founder's Collective Newsletter is LIVE!** 🌏🚀

We’ve just dropped our latest global edition, packed with cross-border ecosystem updates, founder insights, and major premium tech perks!

👉 Read the full issue here https://manabuhubs.beehiiv.com/p/ecosystem-highlights-building-cross-border-collaboration-and-japanese-expansion

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🔍 What’s Inside:

🇹🇼 Fukuoka x Hualien Innovation Week:Hosting 25+ Taiwanese SME leaders at our seaside hub, SALT Imajuku.
🇨🇱 LATAM to Asia: Mentoring Chilean tech startups for Japan entry via ProChile’s *Global X*.
🎌 Local Tech Spotlight:Key interviews with the founders of Momen and MenuMenu, plus our event recap of **XR VisionDevCamp 2026**.
🚲3-Year Milestone:Celebrating long-term market entry success with Taiwan’s **VooDoo Cycles**.

🎁 **Exclusive Community Perks Inside:**
🛡️ NordVPN:Extra 5% off stacked on top of campaigns (Use Code: MANABU5
🌐 Saily eSIM:15% off international data plans (Use Code: SPECIAL15
🎫 Co-Live Fukuoka:€25 off your nomad summit pass this October (Use Code: MANABUHUBS )

Dive in, grab your discount codes, and let’s keep building across borders! 🏁🔥

It has been an action-packed couple of weeks for the Manabu Hubs network, moving across borders, mentoring global talent, and expanding our physical footprint. Here is a quick look at what we’ve been up to:

02/07/2026

🎤 Interview Series #8 | Kevin Siyun Park, CEO of MenuMenu

In this episode, we interviewed Kevin, CEO of MenuMenu, a Japan-based startup helping local restaurants become discoverable to international tourists.

MenuMenu’s vision is to connect Japanese culture and experiences with people around the world. Through MEO, AI search optimisation (GEO), and multilingual digital menus, MenuMenu supports restaurants in attracting inbound visitors more effectively.

How MenuMenu is building a positive growth loop:
📍 Tourists discover restaurants through Google Maps and AI search
🍜 They enjoy a smooth multilingual menu experience
🌏 More foreign-language reviews are collected
🔍 Search ranking improves
🚀 More international visitors are reached

Rather than simply selling a tool, MenuMenu’s mission is to bring tourists directly to local businesses.
Founded by a Korean team with Silicon Valley experience, MenuMenu is now growing from Fukuoka to the world!

02/07/2026

Please find our latest newsletter article.�Feel free to share, comments and like to expand our reach and more global founders can expand /landing in Japan from Fukuoka!

Does cross-border expansion always have to mean moving to a capital city? We don’t think so.

Last week, the Manabu Hubs team had the absolute honor of hosting over 20 exceptional SME business leaders and founders from Hualien, Taiwan, for the Hualien x Fukuoka Innovation Week at our seaside hub, SALT Imajuku. 🇯🇵🇹🇼
From deep-dive e-commerce transformation strategies and cybersecurity audits to hyper-local economic activation (powered by Itoshima ingredients, local tea, and craft sake), this week proved that regional tech ecosystems are a massive, untapped force.

I’ve just published a comprehensive recap in our latest newsletter, detailing how we turned a 2025 MoU into real-world cross-border ex*****on—including a mini case study on data-driven sustainability for the hospitality sector.
📰 Read the full newsletter and see the event photos here:

A massive thank you to our partners, mentors, and the incredible Hualien delegation. Let's keep building these bridges! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/apac-founder-insights-bridging-ecosystems-activating-local-riveros-6bkwe/

30/06/2026

🌏 Hualien × Fukuoka Innovation Week – Recap
What an incredible week!

Over the past few days, founders, mentors, ecosystem builders, government partners, investors, and innovators from Taiwan and Japan came together to strengthen cross-border collaboration and create new opportunities between our two regions.

From startup pitches and mentoring sessions to business matchmaking, cultural exchanges, workshops, and meaningful conversations, this week was a reminder that innovation grows stronger when communities work together.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this possible.

Special thanks to our partners and supporters: cloud, .org.tw, , ,
and all of the amazing founders, mentors, speakers, volunteers, and ecosystem partners.

Over the next week, we’ll be sharing the journey day by day, including:
✨ Startup pitch sessions
🤝 Business matchmaking
🎤 Workshops & keynote sessions
🌏 Cultural experiences
🍻 Community networking
🚀 Founder stories and collaboration highlights

Stay tuned as we relive one of the most exciting cross-border innovation weeks between Hualien and Fukuoka.

This is only the beginning.

23/06/2026

🎤 Interview Series #7 | Yaokai Jiang, Founder & CEO of Momen

In our latest interview, we sat down with , Founder & CEO of Momen, a powerful no-code platform helping entrepreneurs and builders turn ideas into fully functional web applications—without writing code.

Momen’s visual development platform enables users of all technical backgrounds to build responsive, feature-rich applications faster and more affordably, while handling hosting, infrastructure, scalability, and enterprise-grade security behind the scenes 🧑‍💻.

Yaokai also shared his journey working with the Manabu Hubs community over the years, including hosting our No-Code AI Bootcamp earlier this year and being featured in the Manabu Hubs APAC Newsletter.

Looking ahead, Yaokai revealed his vision for Momen’s future, including expanding accessibility through upcoming app store availability, making it even easier for founders, startups, and creators to build at every stage of their journey.

Whether you’re a startup founder, entrepreneur, or curious about the future of no-code development, this is an interview you won’t want to miss!

22/06/2026

We are thrilled to host over 20 business leaders and founders from Hualien, Taiwan, for their landmark visit to Fukuoka, Japan! 🇯🇵🇹🇼

This milestone has been made possible thanks to extensive structural planning and a strategic MoU signed back in 2025. Over the past year, Manabu Hubs had actively bridged cross-border founders across our regional hubs - connecting Australia, Taiwan, Chile, and Japan Founders - to explore economic ecosystems not just in Taipei, but deeply within Hualien.

Now, the moment has arrived. We are officially co-hosting the Hualien X Fukuoka Innovation Bridge. While this is primarily an invite-only event featuring private market-entry masterclasses, local business matchmaking, curated matcha experiences, and exclusive sake tastings, we have a special segment open to the community!

On Thursday, June 25th, these incredible Hualien businesses will take the stage for a rapid-fire pitch session (3min each). Programs of this scale require immense logistical planning, coordination, and dedicated community backing.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible Manabu Hubs team, Salt and ecosystems partners who made this possible: Chalit Tantitham, Epiport Consulting , Kenji Sugawara (Suwaizumi Sake Brewery) Taiwan Digital Nomad Association, Hualien County Gov and many more.

We are looking forward to an unforgettable week of international innovation! If you want to join us for the public pitch showcase at our beautiful seaside beach hub (SALT Imajuku), grab your ticket via the link below. 👇

https://luma.com/54uboqyy