Membership
HEMP HUB is a business-to-business platform dedicated to the development of the hemp industry. We provide a space for information sharing and networking to support business success by building a supply chain that encompasses everything from cultivation to processing, product development, and sales. We comprehensively support companies that want to "cultivate," "process," "commercialize," or "integrate hemp into their services," with the aim of creating an ecosystem in which Japan's domestic hemp industry can grow independently.
Membership Application Process
Watch the introductory video
Fill out the membership application form
Complete online signature
Watch the introductory video
Fill out the membership application form
Complete online signature
If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at admin@hemp-hub.jp. We look forward to working with you to advance the hemp industry.
HEMP HUB Secretariat
Membership Plans
There are four types of membership
Individual Membership
Individuals interested in the hemp industry who aim to develop their skills or participate in projects (designers, marketers, creators, farmers, etc.)
Services
- Study group participation, online sessions (once/year, group format), workshop participation, newsletter distribution, etc.
Department participation
Eligible to join one of the following departments: Cultivation, Product Planning & Design, or R&D. Participation in other departments or specialized services is available for an additional fee. Members who contribute to projects using their design or marketing skills may earn additional participation benefits.
Corporate Membership
Corporations considering or currently pursuing entry into hemp cultivation, processing, product development, sales, or related businesses
Services
- Study group participation, online sessions (once/year, group format), workshop participation, newsletter distribution, etc.
Department participation
Eligible to join up to two departments (e.g., Cultivation Department, Processing & Manufacturing Department, etc.). Access to specialized optional services offered by each department is available for an additional fee.
Members of HEMP HUB, HIDO, or HIHA prior to FY2024 qualify for a reduced annual fee of 30,000 JPY
Up to 2 persons per company included in the 50,000 JPY fee; additional persons can be added at 10,000 JPY each
Supporting Membership
Corporations or individuals who wish to support the hemp industry
Services
- Member networking events, activity report distribution, workshop participation (at member rates)
Other
Field visit participation (once/year)
Partner Membership
Corporations or individuals interested in investing in hemp businesses
Services
- Member networking events, activity report distribution, workshop participation (at member rates), participation in presentation events
Other
Field visit participation (once/year)
Departments
HEMP HUB offers the following departments for members to join based on their areas of interest.
| Department | Activities | Individual | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivation Department | Sharing cultivation systems and techniques tailored to objectives, with experience-based case studies | ||
| Product Planning & Design Department | Product planning and development ideas, packaging, and branding support | ||
| R&D Department | Exploration of new technologies, support for joint research and co-development with research institutions | ||
| Processing & Manufacturing Department | Primary processing (fiber separation), food and cosmetics processing, building materials and new material development | ||
| Marketing Department | Market analysis, sales channel expansion, and promotional strategy | ||
| Sustainability & Environment Department | Sharing CO2 absorption assessment data, developing environmental value, etc. |
Cultivation Department
Sharing cultivation systems and techniques tailored to objectives, with experience-based case studies
Product Planning & Design Department
Product planning and development ideas, packaging, and branding support
R&D Department
Exploration of new technologies, support for joint research and co-development with research institutions
Processing & Manufacturing Department
Primary processing (fiber separation), food and cosmetics processing, building materials and new material development
Marketing Department
Market analysis, sales channel expansion, and promotional strategy
Sustainability & Environment Department
Sharing CO2 absorption assessment data, developing environmental value, etc.
* Individual members may join one of: Cultivation, Product Design, or R&D departments.
* Corporate members may join up to 2 departments. Additional department participation is available for an extra fee.