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The City of Kyoto is one of Japan's leading innovation hubs, bringing together world class universities, research institutions, global companies, and a vibrant startup ecosystem. Kyoto has produced innovative technologies across life sciences, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, AI, and sustainability.The City of Kyoto supports startups in expanding globally through international acceleration programs, business matching, and connections with corporations, investors, universities, and innovation partners.At SWITCH 2026, two startups from Kyoto, Mari and TerraInsight, will be exhibiting at the City of Kyoto booth.Mari is a healthcare startup developing contactless vital sensing technology using millimeter wave radar, with applications in sleep, healthcare, and remote monitoring. TerraInsight is a Kyoto University based deep tech startup developing water resource management solutions using global water data, advanced modeling, and analytics.Visit the City of Kyoto booth to meet Mari and TerraInsight and explore opportunities for collaboration, investment, and global partnerships.