GER-JPN Field Robotics Exchange

Overview

The GER-JPN Field Robotics Exchange is a bilateral initiative by the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH) and the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). The event will be hosted virtually on December 1st and 2nd, 2026.

Germany and Japan share similar agricultural challenges – such as shrinking and aging workforces and environmental pressures – while simultaneously being global leaders in manufacturing. Startups act as the agile engines of the agricultural transformation through Field Robotics. This encompasses autonomous mobile robots developed for outdoor arable farming (and indoor farming). These systems navigate (semi-)independently to perform agricultural tasks such as sowing, mechanical or chemical weed control, fertilization, harvesting, or monitoring, often utilizing cameras and AI. Through cross-border collaboration and innovation transfer, both nations stand to benefit immensely.

This series is designed to connect leading German and Japanese startups and innovators in "Field Robotics" with established stakeholders in both nations, connecting them to the players in technology, finance, and business. Discover the latest field robotics solutions, share knowledge, and explore partnerships during two dedicated pitch and networking days.

Dates & Times

December 1, 16:00-17:15 JST (8:00-9:15 CET):
GER-JPN Field Robotics Exchange 1: Japanese Startup Pitch Day

December 2, 16:00-17:15 JST (8:00-9:15 CET):
GER-JPN Field Robotics Exchange 2: German Startup Pitch Day

Program

To be updated...

For Startups

Are you a Japanese or German AgTech startup with innovative field robotics solutions looking to enter the European or Japanese market?

Pitch your product directly to a highly relevant audience, including agricultural machinery manufacturers, Corporate Venture Capitalists (CVCs), VCs, government representatives, and professional organizations in the agricultural industry.

Apply for a pitch slot now! (Note: Slots are filled on a continuous basis, early application is highly recommended. Submitting an application does not guarantee a pitch slot. Startups will be selected based on their eligibility and strategic fit. All pitches will be held in English.)

For Interested Participants (Audience)

We welcome all interested companies, institutions, farmers, and other interested parties to register for participation (audience) here:

An event supported by

German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH)
&
Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)

Organized by

GFA Consulting Group GmbH
&
Agriclue LLC

In cooperation with

AgVenture Lab
Startup Hokkaido
de:hub AgriFood Osnabrück/Hannover
DLG - German Agricultural Society