Green Carbon, Inc. (Representative Director: Jun Okita), a company that develops and sells nature-based carbon credits, is pleased to announce its selection for the “J-Star Global Growth for AgriTech” program (J-StarX). This overseas growth support program for the agritech※1 sector is jointly operated by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Boab AI, a leading Australian agritech venture capital and accelerator firm.
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◆ “J-StarX” Program Overview
J-StarX is an entrepreneur development and overseas dispatch program organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. It aims to support ambitious challengers by providing them with opportunities to connect and learn from top global players, with the goal of producing entrepreneurs who will be active on the world stage. Through this program, we aim to create an environment where anyone can take on challenges and build an ecosystem that will create the next era, ultimately creating a future where stars are born from Japan and illuminate the world.
Moreover, this is Green Carbon’s second selection for “J-StarX,” having also participated in the Singapore/Indonesia course in 2023.
◆About the program
This program will be held in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, from September 1 to 10, 2025. It will provide a valuable opportunity for Japanese startups to experience firsthand the advanced agritech technologies being developed in Australia.
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| ・Give presentations to venture capitalists, corporations, and agribusiness partners. ・Visit farms and research institutions that have implemented robotics, AI, precision agriculture, and sustainability solutions. ・Explore partnerships and market entry strategies through networking with government agencies, universities, farmers, and industry leaders. ・Receive one-on-one mentorship from Boab AI and industry experts to refine your global expansion strategy. |
◆Future Outlook
Green Carbon’s selection for J-StarX demonstrates our commitment to providing farmers with practical tools that promote sustainable agriculture.
This initiative reflects our dedication to international business expansion and aligns with our vision, “Save the earth with the power of nature,” by offering farmers access to tools for sustainable and low-carbon farming, as well as climate-friendly financing.
Through our participation in this program, we also aim to learn from Australia’s vibrant agritech community and create innovative solutions that will contribute to agricultural communities throughout Asia and the rest of the world.
※1 Agritech
is a portmanteau of “Agriculture” and “Technology.” It refers to new forms of agriculture that utilize advanced technologies such as drones, AI, IoT, and big data.
◆Green Carbon Inc.
Founded: 2019
Head Office: Hanzomon PREX North 9F, 2-3-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Jun Okita, CEO
Business Activities: Carbon credit generation and sales, agricultural-related business, environmental-related business, and other related activities, including ESG consulting
◆Green Carbon Business Overview
Green Carbon operates with the vision of “Saving the Earth through the power of life,” offering end-to-end support for the creation, registration, and sales of nature-based carbon credits both domestically and internationally. In addition, the company is engaged in agriculture-related businesses, R&D projects, and ESG consulting services.
Its business footprint spans Japan and Southeast Asia, extending to Australia and South America, generating nature-based carbon credits from rice paddies, biochar, forest conservation, carbon farming, mangrove reforestation, and methane reduction from livestock.
In Japan, Green Carbon obtained the first and largest-ever J-Credit certification for rice paddies in 2023 (approximately 6,220 tons), and expanded the project to around 40,000 hectares (about 80,000 tons) in 2024.
Green Carbon also provides “Agreen”, a one-stop platform that streamlines the entire process from credit registration and application to sales, simplifying procedures and documentation while significantly reducing the workload for credit creators.