Midtown Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takahiro Nakamura) participated in "B Dash Camp 2026 Spring," one of Japan's largest conferences held from May 20 to 22, 2026, where Nakamura served as a moderator for two sessions.
During the conference, Nakamura led the discussions, exploring the Key Success Factors (KSFs) for creating next-generation industries alongside panelists active at the forefront of their respective fields.
1. "Winning Strategies for Deep Tech Startups: What is Needed to Lead New Industries" The discussion focused on the KSFs required for the deep tech sector to drive new industries, sharing insights on collaboration with sovereign national strategies and economic security, establishing robust strategic alliances with large enterprises, and the critical importance of the circulation and concentration of highly skilled talent within the ecosystem.
2. "Discussing the Space Business in 10 Years: The Future of New Industries Created by Space Startups" Building on the foundational deep tech KSFs, the session explored success factors unique to the space business. Panelists exchanged views on the future landscape of new industries, positioning BtoG (government-oriented) infrastructure implementation strategies anticipating eventual BtoC markets, the strategic involvement of cross-industry enterprises into the ecosystem, and the firm commitment required to pioneer unexplored frontiers as indispensable elements. Furthermore, during the pitch competition at the conference, the space startup ElevationSpace Inc. won the championship, providing an opportunity to witness the accelerating momentum of the space industry as a whole.
Official Event Page https://camp.bdashventures.com/sapporo/
Midtown Inc. aims to "solve global challenges and create space industries" by providing management consulting in the fields of space development and climate change. For inquiries regarding business development in the deep tech sector, new entry into the space business from other industries, or startup support through the "Midtown Frontier Fund Limited Partnership," please contact us through our website. https://midtown-inc.com/contact Nakamura (far left) serving as a moderator at a session during B Dash Camp 2026 Spring Leading the panel discussion on the theme of "Discussing the Space Business in 10 Years"