Abnous Podia Invest&Architect Inc. (APIA) passed MakiChalle 2026's closed-pitch screening and was selected as one of 12 finalists.
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.
A record 230 companies entered this year's contest: 156 from Japan and 74 from overseas, representing 11 countries. Following a closed-pitch screening of the 40 companies that passed the first round, 12 finalists were announced on September 24, 2026. Abnous Podia Invest&Architect Inc. appears on the official list.
The finalists took part in an open-pitch screening on October 1, 2026. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 20 at Makinohara City's Sogo Center IRA.