What is Fukuoka City's Challenge Farm Program?

A program supporting smart agriculture demonstration experiments with field access and funding.

Companies aiming to solve local farming issues through on-site experiments at Imazu Farm.

What is the field size and duration?

Up to 2 years, with either 2 greenhouses (40㎡ each) or 1 open plot (65㎡).

What support is provided?

Field access, 1 million JPY grant, and promotion on the city’s website.

Application deadline and schedule?

Deadline: June 25, Reiwa 8; Selection: late July; Experiment start: September 2026.

Fukuoka City Accelerates Smart Agriculture Implementation: Call for Applicants to Join 'Challenge Farm Program'

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Fukuoka City Accelerates Smart Agriculture Implementation: Call for Applicants to Join 'Challenge Farm Program'
Fukuoka City has launched a call for applications to its 'Fukuoka City Smart Agriculture Challenge Farm Program,' aimed at advancing smart agriculture technologies through real-world demonstration experiments to improve productivity and reduce labor in farming.
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Wed Jun 17 2026 00:39:47 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Fukuoka City has launched a call for applications to its 'Fukuoka City Smart Agriculture Challenge Farm Program,' aimed at advancing smart agriculture technologies through real-world demonstration experiments to improve productivity and reduce labor in farming.

Citation: Fukuoka City Accelerates Smart Agriculture Implementation: Call for Applicants to Join 'Challenge Farm Program' (Wed Jun 17 2026 00:39:47 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Wed Jun 17 2026 00:39:47 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Fukuoka City has launched a call for applications to its 'Fukuoka City Smart Agriculture Challenge Farm Program,' aimed at advancing smart agriculture technologies through real-world demonstration experiments to improve productivity and reduce labor in farming.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Fukuoka City's Challenge Farm Program?: A: A program supporting smart agriculture demonstration experiments with field access and funding.
Q: Who can apply?: A: Companies aiming to solve local farming issues through on-site experiments at Imazu Farm.
Q: What is the field size and duration?: A: Up to 2 years, with either 2 greenhouses (40㎡ each) or 1 open plot (65㎡).
Q: What support is provided?: A: Field access, 1 million JPY grant, and promotion on the city’s website.
Q: Application deadline and schedule?: A: Deadline: June 25, Reiwa 8; Selection: late July; Experiment start: September 2026.