TAIPEI and TOKYO, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A delegation of three food-tech startups led by Taiwan-based agri-food tech accelerator HAOSHi recently participated in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, a global innovation event held in Japan. Through the exhibition and local industry engagement, the initiative aims to help Taiwanese startups establish partnerships with Japanese companies and explore potential investment opportunities.
Taiwan-based agri-food tech accelerator HAOSHi recently led a delegation of three food-tech startups to Japan for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.
SusHi Tech Tokyo has emerged as a key innovation platform in Japan, with a focus on urban development and technology applications. As Japan transitions into a super-aged society, demand for functional foods and precision health solutions continues to rise. In response, the Taiwanese delegation brought a focused approach to health and biotech applications, showcasing the R&D capabilities of Taiwan’s food-tech and precision nutrition sectors.
Ahead of the exhibition, HAOSHi worked with Sustainable Food Asia (SFA), a Japan-based organization engaged in sustainable food innovation, to arrange industry exchanges and company visits, giving the startups a more practical understanding of the local market. The trip also facilitated discussions between the Taiwanese teams and Japanese startups including Algalex, Eclipse Foods, and Morus, covering supply chain collaboration and market entry strategies. Through product demonstrations and tastings, the startups established initial business connections with companies in the cosmeceuticals, biotech, food manufacturing, and supply chain sectors.
The two organizations also co-hosted “Sustainable Food Night,” a networking event that drew around 30 representatives from established companies, startups, and investors. Discussions centered on collaboration opportunities in the agri-food tech sector across Taiwan, Japan, and Southeast Asia, with the broader aim of strengthening regional connectivity.
The three participating startups were Space Ark Bio, King Noodles, and Leeuwenhoek Laboratories, which specialize in fermentation applications, functional foods, and precision nutrition, respectively. Amber Lin, CEO of HAOSHi, said that the exhibition and in-market networking helped lay the groundwork for the startups to enter the market and support follow-up business discussions. The initiative also aligns with the goal of Startup Island Taiwan (SIT), which aims to connect Taiwanese startups more closely with the global innovation ecosystem.
