Abnous Podia Invest&Architect Inc. (APIA) passed the first screening of MakiChalle 2026 and was selected as one of its 40 semi-finalists. APIA was also selected as a BUSO Block semi-finalist candidate for LEVEL UP STAGE 2026.
MakiChalle 2026
MakiChalle, the Makinohara City Challenge Business Contest, is a regional open innovation event that invites business plans from Japan and abroad to develop ventures by leveraging Makinohara City's regional resources.
According to the organizer's announcement on August 18, 2026, a record 230 companies entered this year's contest: 156 from Japan and 74 from overseas, representing 11 countries. Forty companies were selected as semi-finalists, and Abnous Podia Invest&Architect Inc. appears on the official list.
The semi-finalists advance to a closed-pitch screening period running from August 19 through September 18, 2026. The finalists are scheduled to be announced on September 24.
LEVEL UP STAGE 2026
LEVEL UP STAGE is a business competition designed to support applicants in realizing and growing their ventures. Its 2026 second-round Level Up Program is divided into the TAMA and BUSO blocks.
APIA was selected as a semi-finalist candidate in the BUSO Block of LEVEL UP STAGE 2026.