Who is Kazuhiro Maeda and what is his role at ASTRO GATE Inc.?

Kazuhiro Maeda is the Head of the Business Development Division at ASTRO GATE Inc., a company involved in space-related initiatives.

What was the event where Kazuhiro Maeda spoke, and when did it take place?

Kazuhiro Maeda spoke at the Kii Space HUB Action Workshop, specifically the 3rd Session titled 'Thinking about 'Regionally-Leveraged Space Business' in Kii Peninsula', held on March 19, 2026.

What is the Kii Space HUB project, and what are its main objectives?

Kii Space HUB is a space-based community development promotion project launched by Wakayama Prefecture from the 2025 fiscal year, aiming to revitalize industries and foster space personnel development using Kii Spaceport as a catalyst.

What was the focus of Kazuhiro Maeda's lecture at the workshop?

Maeda lectured on expected industrial fields surrounding the spaceport and the potential for creating space businesses within the Kii Peninsula region.

Who participated in the Kii Space HUB Action Workshop, and what was the outcome of the post-lecture workshop?

Participants included companies from diverse industries, both within and outside Wakayama Prefecture, from space and non-space sectors. The post-lecture workshop involved lively discussions on new business ideas and the potential for region-rooted space businesses.

Kazuhiro Maeda, Head of Business Development Division, Speaks at Kii Space HUB Action Workshop

Published Mar 30, 2026 7:42 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 10:49 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR Times

ASTRO GATE Inc. (Headquarters: Akiruno City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Daisuke Oide; hereinafter referred to as "ASTRO GATE") announces that Kazuhiro Maeda, Head of its Business Development Division, spoke and lectured at the Kii Space HUB Action Workshop "Regional/Space Business x Business Creation" 3rd Session "Thinking about 'Regionally-Leveraged Space Business' in Kii Peninsula" held on March 19, 2026, hosted by Wakayama Prefecture.

Kii Space HUB is a space-based community development promotion project that Wakayama Prefecture will launch from Reiwa 7 (2025 fiscal year). Utilizing Kii Spaceport as a catalyst, it aims to revitalize industries within the prefecture and foster the development and provide opportunities for space personnel, by offering various support, holding events, and disseminating the latest information on the space industry. It also serves as a starting point for regional and external players to gather, connect, and move toward the next action, while understanding the current state of the space industry.

On the day, Maeda lectured to Kii Space HUB participants on expected industrial fields around the spaceport and the possibilities for creating space businesses in the region. Participants included companies from diverse industries, both within and outside Wakayama Prefecture, from the space sector and non-space sectors. In the post-lecture workshop, lively discussions took place regarding new business ideas and the potential for space businesses rooted in the region.

ASTRO GATE will continue to contribute to industrial creation and regional revitalization starting from spaceports both domestically and internationally, and will promote initiatives to connect space and local communities.

Details about Kii Space HUB are here

https://kii-space-hub.jp/

Past participation in Kii Space HUB is here

https://astrogate.jp/news/kii-space-hub-kickoff-event/

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Email: info@astrogate.jp

Official Website: https://astrogate.jp

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