Tokai TV's New Business Creation Platform 'Edge' Participates in MUFG's 'Startup Summit 2026 in NAGOYA'

Tokai Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd.'s premium business service, "Edge," will participate in the business event "MUFG Startup Summit 2026 in NAGOYA," hosted by MUFG Bank, Ltd. at IG Arena on Monday, June 1, 2026.

The "Startup Summit 2026 in NAGOYA" is a venue where startups, corporations, universities, and local governments gather to expand the possibilities of new business collaborations and open innovation through booth exhibitions, pitches, and networking.

Tokai TV's Premium Business Service "Edge" is a service that provides opportunities for learning, implementation, dissemination, and co-creation for companies and business professionals taking on the challenge of new businesses. It supports the launch and growth of new businesses by leveraging the television station's expertise in planning, editing, storytelling, and video production.

Through this participation, "Edge" will expand its contact points with companies, startups, universities, local governments, and support organizations in the Chubu area, further increasing the potential for co-creation aimed at generating new businesses.

About "Startup Summit 2026 in NAGOYA"

"Startup Summit 2026 in NAGOYA" is an event supporting startups and new business creation hosted by MUFG Bank.

It offers networking, sessions, and exchange opportunities leveraging the network unique to a major financial group for companies, startups, executives, and administrative managers considering new businesses or product development.

On the day of the event, booth exhibitions and pitches by startups, operating companies, universities, and local governments, introductions of research and technology seeds by universities in the Chubu region, and networking are scheduled.

Event Overview

Event Name: MUFG Startup Summit 2026 in NAGOYA
Date and Time: Monday, June 1, 2026, 13:00 - 18:00
Venue: IG Arena
Address: 1-2-22 Meijo, Kita-ku, Nagoya City
Organizer: MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Contents:

Booth exhibitions and pitches by startups, corporations, universities, and local governments

Introduction of research and technology seeds by universities in the Chubu region

Networking

Opportunities for exchange regarding new business creation and open innovation

Official Website Link: https://www.mubp.bk.mufg.jp/2026/04/20/info0055/

Details and Registration

■ About Tokai TV Premium Business Service "Edge"

"Edge" is a premium business service for new business creation developed by Tokai TV.

Targeting companies and business professionals taking on new businesses, it supports everything from the generation of business ideas to their implementation and dissemination through online courses, seminars, networking events, pitches, video content, and inter-company matching.

By leveraging the "power to convey" and "power to plan" unique to a TV station, it aims to visualize companies' challenges and create opportunities for co-creation.

Currently accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Plan, limited to a few companies!

Application Period: April 1 - June 30, 2026

Start Date: Scheduled for July 2026

If you are interested, please request materials first!

Taking advantage of the TV station's strengths in video, storytelling, and media marketing technology, we provide a 6-month practical curriculum centered around more than 150 well-structured videos.

State of offline networking events

Beyond providing video content, we hold monthly events such as offline networking gatherings and online seminars.

Through matching between participating companies and holding pitch competitions, we provide a practical venue for new business creation.

Furthermore, by having companies in different industries and business phases meet, engage in dialogue, and conduct verification, we form a "community close to implementation" where new collaborations and business ideas are born.

We continuously support the creation and growth of new businesses, ensuring it doesn't just end with learning.

Edge Participating Companies (Partial, in alphabetical order)

Introduction of Instructors

Mr. Minoru Moriya (Moriya Minoru Office Co., Ltd.)
New business entrepreneur. Has been involved in new business creation for over 10,000 days over 37 years.

He guides many new business managers to success by preaching the importance of "will," "customer perspective," and "action," and by pointing out common pitfalls such as "contamination by the core business," "theory without experience," and "making the same mistakes 99% of the time."
Has abundant experience and a proven track record across various industries, including Misumi, M-Out, Raksul, Carepro, JR East, and Nihon Nogyo.

Ms. Makoto Ao (Representative Director and CEO, LEO Inc.)
Serial entrepreneur. After experiencing new business development during her time as a company employee, she was involved with the AI startup ExaWizards.