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Day 3 | From conversations to concrete opportunities The third day was dedicated to one-on-one business matching meetings. Startups met directly with Japanese companies to explore potential collaborations in depth: discussing production, sourcing, distribution, and long-term partnership models. What stood out was the level of preparation and genuine interest on both sides. Beyond the meetings, the day also created space for more informal conversations — the kind that often build trust and lead to the most meaningful connections. Eduardo Burg Mlynarz Victor Garcia Montero Alexander Jordaens Felix Cheung Edmund Chan Miho Tanaka Pas Niratbhand Tom Puddy Tim Gräsing Invest in Kobe JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization Shiori Fukuda Yuiko Kitano Kiriko Takahashi 高橋美織 #NextKitchen2026 #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #StartupJourney #JapanMarket #Kobe #AwajiIsland #FutureOfFood