AGRIST Launches Food Tech Study Program for Corporations, Governments, and Educational Institutions
AGRIST, an agricultural startup known for its AI harvesting robots, has launched a 'Food Tech Study & Training Program.' Designed for businesses, governments, and schools, the program combines farm visits and local culinary experiences in Shintomi, Miyazaki, to foster new business development and regional revitalization.
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AGRIST Inc. (Headquarters: Shintomi, Miyazaki), a startup solving agricultural challenges through technology, has begun accepting participants for its 'Food Tech Study & Training Program' aimed at corporations, local governments, and educational institutions. This hands-on program combines tours of AI-powered robot farms in Shintomi with local food experiences, helping participants tackle issues in food and agriculture as their own to foster new business creation that leads to regional revitalization.
AGRIST is a startup realizing sustainable, century-long agriculture by solving agricultural challenges with technology. It deploys smart agriculture across Japan, utilizing automatic harvesting robots equipped with AI. Based in Shintomi, Miyazaki—a town known for its thriving agriculture and designated as a model case for regional revitalization—the company has received over 27 domestic and international awards, including the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, as of 2026.
■ Background
The Japanese government has positioned food tech as a key growth strategy, promoting social implementation through initiatives like the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' Food Tech Public-Private Council. Additionally, the Japan Tourism Agency is promoting 'Gastronomy Tourism' to revitalize local economies. AGRIST created this program by combining these policy trends with its own expertise in agricultural DX, aiming to provide a learning platform that bridges food, agriculture, and technology.
Program Objectives
This study program, set in Miyazaki Prefecture, aims to deepen the understanding of challenges related to local 'food' and 'agriculture,' using them as a starting point for generating new business ideas. By learning about the value and context of local ingredients, the chain from production to consumption, and the realities of agricultural DX through AI robots, the company aims to provide a space where participants gain perspectives on business development utilizing regional resources.
The program is designed to be customizable to meet diverse needs, including corporate training, tours for local government officials, educational programs, and hands-on learning opportunities for startups and business developers.
Food Tech Study & Training Program (Model Itinerary)
Following is a model itinerary for the on-site program, which can be customized based on participant objectives. Arrangements for transportation and accommodation are not included and should be managed by the participants or their affiliated organizations.
[Day 1: Learning about regional resources and cutting-edge agricultural technology]
Morning
Meet at designated location in Miyazaki city (Transportation at participant's expense)
Orientation: Learning about Miyazaki's agricultural and regional cooperation initiatives
Self-introduction and team-building session
Lunch
Local food experience (at participant's expense)
Afternoon
Travel to Shintomi area
Tour of AGRIST robot farm
Lecture on AI automatic harvesting robots and smart agriculture implementation
Discussion session on challenges in agriculture
Travel to Aoshima area
Review session: Sharing learnings from Day 1
End of Day 1 and dismissal
*Accommodation should be arranged individually.
[Day 2: Deepening perspectives on food education and business creation]
Morning
Meet at designated location (Transportation at participant's expense)
Morning review: Sharing insights from the previous day
Food education workshop: Learning about local food culture and the importance of food
Food Tech x Regional Revitalization ideation
Group discussion: Discovering regional challenges and building business hypotheses
Lunch
Local food experience (at participant's expense)
Afternoon
Organizing and polishing new business ideas
Presentation and feedback session
Dialogue session with experts and AGRIST members
Closing: Sharing potential partnerships and next actions
Dismissal at location
Comments from the Representative
AGRIST has been challenging itself to solve agricultural issues through technology. With this Food Tech Study & Training Program, we hope to generate new industries, value, and talent by combining the appeal of local ingredients with practical knowledge derived from our AI robots. We will continue to collaborate with various companies, governments, and educational institutions as a learning hub that connects the future of food, agriculture, and regions.
[Inquiries]
AGRIST Inc.
pr@agrist.com
Please contact us for further details.
Note
*This program is intended for study and training purposes and does not qualify as a travel product under the Travel Agency Act.
*AGRIST does not book, arrange, intermediate, or sell accommodation or transportation. Please make your own arrangements directly with providers.
*The model itinerary, venues, and culinary experiences mentioned are preliminary plans and may change.
AGRIST is a startup realizing sustainable, century-long agriculture by solving agricultural challenges with technology. It deploys smart agriculture across Japan, utilizing automatic harvesting robots equipped with AI. Based in Shintomi, Miyazaki—a town known for its thriving agriculture and designated as a model case for regional revitalization—the company has received over 27 domestic and international awards, including the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, as of 2026.
■ Background
The Japanese government has positioned food tech as a key growth strategy, promoting social implementation through initiatives like the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' Food Tech Public-Private Council. Additionally, the Japan Tourism Agency is promoting 'Gastronomy Tourism' to revitalize local economies. AGRIST created this program by combining these policy trends with its own expertise in agricultural DX, aiming to provide a learning platform that bridges food, agriculture, and technology.
Program Objectives
This study program, set in Miyazaki Prefecture, aims to deepen the understanding of challenges related to local 'food' and 'agriculture,' using them as a starting point for generating new business ideas. By learning about the value and context of local ingredients, the chain from production to consumption, and the realities of agricultural DX through AI robots, the company aims to provide a space where participants gain perspectives on business development utilizing regional resources.
The program is designed to be customizable to meet diverse needs, including corporate training, tours for local government officials, educational programs, and hands-on learning opportunities for startups and business developers.
Food Tech Study & Training Program (Model Itinerary)
Following is a model itinerary for the on-site program, which can be customized based on participant objectives. Arrangements for transportation and accommodation are not included and should be managed by the participants or their affiliated organizations.
[Day 1: Learning about regional resources and cutting-edge agricultural technology]
Morning
Meet at designated location in Miyazaki city (Transportation at participant's expense)
Orientation: Learning about Miyazaki's agricultural and regional cooperation initiatives
Self-introduction and team-building session
Lunch
Local food experience (at participant's expense)
Afternoon
Travel to Shintomi area
Tour of AGRIST robot farm
Lecture on AI automatic harvesting robots and smart agriculture implementation
Discussion session on challenges in agriculture
Travel to Aoshima area
Review session: Sharing learnings from Day 1
End of Day 1 and dismissal
*Accommodation should be arranged individually.
[Day 2: Deepening perspectives on food education and business creation]
Morning
Meet at designated location (Transportation at participant's expense)
Morning review: Sharing insights from the previous day
Food education workshop: Learning about local food culture and the importance of food
Food Tech x Regional Revitalization ideation
Group discussion: Discovering regional challenges and building business hypotheses
Lunch
Local food experience (at participant's expense)
Afternoon
Organizing and polishing new business ideas
Presentation and feedback session
Dialogue session with experts and AGRIST members
Closing: Sharing potential partnerships and next actions
Dismissal at location
Comments from the Representative
AGRIST has been challenging itself to solve agricultural issues through technology. With this Food Tech Study & Training Program, we hope to generate new industries, value, and talent by combining the appeal of local ingredients with practical knowledge derived from our AI robots. We will continue to collaborate with various companies, governments, and educational institutions as a learning hub that connects the future of food, agriculture, and regions.
[Inquiries]
AGRIST Inc.
pr@agrist.com
Please contact us for further details.
Note
*This program is intended for study and training purposes and does not qualify as a travel product under the Travel Agency Act.
*AGRIST does not book, arrange, intermediate, or sell accommodation or transportation. Please make your own arrangements directly with providers.
*The model itinerary, venues, and culinary experiences mentioned are preliminary plans and may change.
FAQ
Who can attend the training program?
The program is aimed at corporations, local government officials, and educational institutions looking to drive agricultural DX or new business creation.
How long is the training program?
The model itinerary is currently designed for 2 days, but can be customized according to specific goals and needs.
What is the cost?
Please contact AGRIST directly for detailed cost information. Accommodation and travel expenses are not included.