
Bridging Europe and Hokkaido: Green Transformation Innovation and Cross-Border Collaboration
| Date and time | February 25th (Wed.) 14:30~15:00 |
| Location | Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Building) “AKARENGA HALL A” 2nd Floor |
This session brings together European startups and European VC, and Sapporo City’s Green Transformation department to explore how innovation, capital, and city strategy can align to accelerate the green transition. From cutting-edge products to real partnership opportunities, the panel will dive into how Europe and Hokkaido can collaborate to scale sustainable solutions across borders.
[SPEAKER]
Max Gurvits, Managing Partner, Vitosha Venture Partners
Alessandro Monticelli, CEO, Green Independence
Peter Kruger Investor and adviser, EVJA Venture Partner, Big Idea Ventures Chairman AgriFood Tech Italia CEO, Startupbootcamp (accelerator)
Eiko Kitano Section Chief , Green Transformation Promotion Office, City Development Policy Bureau, City of Sapporo

Bridging Europe and Hokkaido: Green Transformation Innovation and Cross-Border Collaboration
| Date and time | February 25th (Wed.) 14:30~15:00 |
| Location | Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Building) “AKARENGA HALL A” 2nd Floor |
This session brings together European startups and European VC, and Sapporo City’s Green Transformation department to explore how innovation, capital, and city strategy can align to accelerate the green transition. From cutting-edge products to real partnership opportunities, the panel will dive into how Europe and Hokkaido can collaborate to scale sustainable solutions across borders.
[SPEAKER]
Max Gurvits, Managing Partner, Vitosha Venture Partners
Alessandro Monticelli, CEO, Green Independence
Peter Kruger Investor and adviser, EVJA Venture Partner, Big Idea Ventures Chairman AgriFood Tech Italia CEO, Startupbootcamp (accelerator)
Eiko Kitano Section Chief , Green Transformation Promotion Office, City Development Policy Bureau, City of Sapporo
