Fishpass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture; CEO: Naruhiro Nishimura; hereinafter "the company") will exhibit at the 'Challenge-Solving EXPO 2026 EcoTechno 2026,' to be held from Wednesday, July 8 to Friday, July 10, 2026, at Kitakyushu Messe.

The company will introduce its environmental DNA analysis service for businesses within the Kitakyushu City booth. As a survey method supporting the understanding of aquatic and natural environments, we will explain the basics and applications of eDNA analysis and accept consultations regarding corporate environmental surveys, biodiversity conservation, and CSR/sustainability activities.

Additionally, on Thursday, July 9 during the event, CEO Naruhiro Nishimura will speak at a related seminar titled 'Building the Kitakyushu Environmental Startup Ecosystem – Introduction to Kitakyushu EcoTech Camp 2026.'

About the Exhibition

'EcoTechno 2026' is an exhibition gathering technologies and services in the environmental and energy sectors. It showcases innovations and initiatives that address environmental challenges faced by businesses and communities, including decarbonization, climate change mitigation, resource circulation, pollution control and prevention, and energy generation, saving, and storage.

Fishpass will be located at Booth E-21 within the Kitakyushu City booth, introducing its environmental DNA analysis service. On-site staff will provide individual explanations on the fundamentals of eDNA analysis, target species, implementation process, and practical applications.

Main topics to be introduced include:

- Overview of the environmental DNA analysis service - Use cases in river, lake, and coastal area surveys - Application scenarios for corporate environmental and biodiversity initiatives - Process and consultation methods for conducting surveys

About Environmental DNA Analysis

Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is a survey method that detects biological DNA present in environmental samples such as water and soil to identify species inhabiting a given area.

In aquatic environments such as rivers and lakes, eDNA analysis is expected to serve as a complementary method for assessing fish and aquatic organism populations. It does not replace traditional field surveys but offers an efficient alternative when combined purposefully to better understand natural ecosystems.

Background and Rationale

In corporate operations, alongside decarbonization, attention to biodiversity and natural capital has become increasingly important. The ability to understand how business activities interact with local ecosystems and to communicate this internally and externally is expected to grow in significance.

However, assessing species presence in rivers and water bodies requires specialized knowledge and survey design. In particular, for applications related to factory and facility surroundings, community contribution, environmental conservation, and sustainability reporting, selecting appropriate survey methods based on objectives is crucial.

Fishpass has expanded its connections with rivers, fisheries cooperatives, and anglers nationwide through the planning, development, and operation of its online fishing license app 'Fishpass.' Leveraging this expertise in aquatic environments, the company aims to contribute to solving environmental challenges for businesses and communities through its eDNA survey business.

Target Audience for This Exhibition

This exhibition targets businesses and organizations facing the following challenges:

- Wanting to understand the natural environment around business sites or factories - Considering aquatic surveys in rivers, lakes, or coastal areas - Seeking to advance biodiversity conservation and natural capital initiatives - Planning environmental surveys as part of CSR or community contribution activities - Exploring surveys suitable for sustainability reports - Aiming to continuously monitor the effectiveness of environmental conservation efforts

Survey content, feasibility, target species, and costs vary depending on the region and objectives. At the event, staff will discuss individual circumstances and explore potential applications.

CEO Naruhiro Nishimura's Seminar Participation

On Thursday, July 9, during the event, CEO Naruhiro Nishimura will speak at a seminar scheduled in Seminar Room B at Kitakyushu Messe.

Within the session 'Building the Kitakyushu Environmental Startup Ecosystem – Introduction to Kitakyushu EcoTech Camp 2026,' he will present initiatives through participation in the Kitakyushu EcoTech Camp and co-creation case studies utilizing environmental DNA analysis.

Event Overview and Attendance

【Event Name】Challenge-Solving EXPO 2026 EcoTechno 2026 【Dates】July 8 (Wed) – 10 (Fri), 2026 【Time】10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 on the final day) 【Venue】Kitakyushu Messe 【Location】3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture 【Exhibition Booth】Within Kitakyushu City Booth, Booth No. E-21 【Exhibition Content】Introduction of environmental DNA analysis service 【Admission】Free, advance registration required ▶︎ Register in advance here

Please visit the Fishpass Co., Ltd. exhibition area inside the Kitakyushu City Booth E-21.

Company Overview

Company Name: Fishpass Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 3-7-1-16 Kumado, Maruoka-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture

Representative: CEO Naruhiro Nishimura

Established: October 2016

Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of the online fishing license app 'Fishpass'; environmental DNA survey services

Service Website: https://www.fishpass.co.jp/

Corporate Website: https://fishpass.jp/

eDNA Lab: https://fishpass-edna.jp/

Contact for Inquiries

Public Relations, Fishpass Co., Ltd.

Phone: 0776-67-7335

Email: press@fishpass.co.jp

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