Meet our program partner: Future Food Fund

Future Food Fund is a Tokyo-based corporate venture capital firm specializing in food and agri-tech innovation. Since its establishment, the fund has focused on supporting startups that are transforming food systems, both in Japan and abroad.

As a key partner of Next Kitchen 2026, Future Food Fund has a broad interest in collaboration with the food-related startups across the following areas:
🌱 Alternative Foods (plant-based foods, cultured food, alternative seasonings)
🍽️ Food Waste Reduction (upcycled products, shelf-life extension technologies)
🧫 Novel Food Processing (precision fermentation and related technologies)
🍎 Health & Nutrition Management (personalized nutrition, functional foods)
🚚 Food Logistics (cold chain, digital transformation in food distribution)
🤖 Automation & Labor-saving Technologies (kitchen robotics, automated cooking, unmanned store systems)
📦 Innovative Food Packaging (eco-friendly packaging, freshness-preservation technologies)

If your startup is working in any of these areas, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with a strategic company deeply embedded in the Japanese foodtech ecosystem — backed by networks, experience, and a clear mission for sustainable food innovation. Join Next Kitchen 2026 and partner with Future Food Fund to help reshape the future of food in Japan and beyond.