Observed arrival · 2026-09-24

Awaodori Tech: a Tokushima startup conference with a local rhythm

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A three-day startup conference in Tokushima brings founders, investors, students, and government together, alongside a pitch contest called AHOUtECH.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-24 issue.

For: Founders, investors, students, and local officials
Worth noticing: Contest applications are open to startups, researchers, and students at any business stage; judge names remain forthcoming.

Field notes

The contest has a defined sequence: an application, an online-eligible semifinal, then a final requiring in-person attendance. The homepage also displays figures of 50+ startups, 50+ VCs or companies, 100+ business meetings, and 50 students, without saying whether these are goals or confirmed totals. Program details and speaker names are not yet posted.

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◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

ƒJavaScriptBrowser-side code central

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