Solafune, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ren Uechi; hereinafter "Solafune") will exhibit at VivaTech 2026, one of the world's largest startup and technology events, to be held in Paris, France from June 17–20, 2026, as part of the "JAPAN VILLAGE" led by JETRO.

Solafune has built a foundation of collaborative business operations across Global South nations, working alongside governments and international organizations to address a wide range of social challenges.

As a company selected under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's SusHi Tech Global Startups Accelerator Program, Solafune will participate in VivaTech 2026 held in Europe. It will continue to strengthen its presence in the African market while accelerating business development in new markets such as Europe and Southeast Asia.

■ Solafune Selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Global Startups Acceleration Program

In 2026, Solafune was selected as one of 77 companies under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's SusHi Tech Global Startups program. Solafune was then further selected as one of 10 companies that are a part of the inaugural SusHi Tech Global Accelerator Program. Through this assistance, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government supports startups’ participation at VivaTech 2026.

■ VivaTech 2026 Exhibition Overview

・ Event name: VivaTech 2026 (Viva Technology)　※ 10th anniversary this year

・ Dates: Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, June 20, 2026 

・ Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Paris, France) 

・ Exhibition area: JAPAN VILLAGE with JETRO

・ Scale: 180,000 attendees

・ Exhibition Purpose: Demonstration of Planetary Intelligence OS

■ About VivaTech 

VivaTech is Europe's largest international conference dedicated to startups and technology. Held annually in Paris every June, this year marks its 10th anniversary.
https://vivatech.com/

■ About the SusHi Tech Global Accelerator Program

This is a program promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to select and support promising startups expected to achieve global growth. Solafune was selected as one of 77 companies under "SusHi Tech Global Startups," and was further selected as one of 10 companies in the 1st Growth Acceleration Program. With intensive support in business strategy and overseas expansion, Solafune aims to make a leap into global markets. 

▽ For more details on this program: https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/information/press/2026/03/2026032407

■ About Solafune, Inc.

Solafune is a technology company with the mission of "Hack The Planet." By integrating diverse intelligence sources — including satellite data (GEOINT), OSINT (Open Source Intelligence: collection and analysis of publicly available information), and SIGINT (Signals Intelligence: interception and analysis of electronic signals and communications) — through AI, Solafune supports decision-making for government agencies, international organizations, and private sector business development across a wide range of fields including natural resources, disaster prevention, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and defense.

Solafune positions this body of work as the "Planetary Intelligence OS," aiming to redefine social infrastructure through technology and create new possibilities. Going forward, Solafune will continue to expand its presence in the African market while accelerating business development in new markets such as Europe and Southeast Asia.