TAIAN Inc. Wins Audience Award at Japan's Largest Pitch Event "IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD"

TAIAN Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Mariko Murata; hereinafter "TAIAN"), a provider of AI products and services specializing in the celebration market, is pleased to announce that it received the Audience Award at "IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD" hosted by the IVS KYOTO Executive Committee on July 3, 2026 (Fri).

IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD Overview

"IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD" is a pitch event held within "IVS2026," Japan's largest startup conference organized by the IVS KYOTO Executive Committee.

Since 2007, this event has seen numerous startups challenge themselves and is recognized as a "gateway for next-generation entrepreneurs," truly establishing itself as one of Japan's largest pitch events.

In the finals held on July 3, 2026 (Fri), TAIAN was selected as a finalist from an entry pool exceeding 500 companies, the largest in history, and took the stage.

(Official Press Release)

15 Finalists Selected for "IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD," Japan's Largest Pitch Event Now in its 20th Year! #IVS2026

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000059319.html

About the Audience Award

The Audience Award is presented to the company that receives the highest total score from real-time voting by会場 attendees and live stream viewers, differing from the judges' scoring.

TAIAN garnered significant support during its presentation and was honored with this Audience Award.

(Official Press Release)

IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD: Space Quarters Inc. Wins Kyoto International Startup Award for Space Construction Robot System "DAIQ" #IVS2026

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000059319.html

Business Pitch Details - Inbound Business Development

With the vision of "Moving the world through celebrations," TAIAN primarily develops products for the bridal industry.

Beyond simply providing core systems to wedding venues, TAIAN has established a solid position in the industry by building a data infrastructure that aggregates multifaceted peripheral information. The business demonstrates remarkably steady growth, with over 400 domestic venues adopting its services and more than 1,100 partner companies.

However, TAIAN's sights are not set solely on the domestic bridal market.

CEO Mariko Murata aims to reach the massive "celebration market," estimated at 460 trillion yen globally, to pass on the energy and driving force generated by people gathering, which she experienced firsthand at her own wedding, to the next generation.

Currently, TAIAN is focusing on expanding into the realm of wedding tourism for inbound visitors. "Inbound weddings (Destination Weddings)," which are gaining attention with the rise in inbound consumption, hold immense potential as a new growth strategy for the bridal industry facing business transformation, and TAIAN is confident in this.

Leveraging its deep understanding of the complex business practices unique to the bridal industry and its strengths in optimized products and accumulated business data, TAIAN will drive its inbound wedding business forward.

Recruitment Information

TAIAN is seeking individuals to join us in advancing our business.

We have openings not only for member positions but also for leadership, management, and executive candidate roles.

Please check our recruitment page for details.

https://taian-inc.notion.site/recruit

About TAIAN Inc.

Company Name: TAIAN Inc.

Established: June 23, 2020

Location: Shinjuku Shimizu Building 3F, 1-34-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Mariko Murata, Representative Director

URL: https://taian-inc.com/

Wedding and Banquet Business

All-in-One Wedding and Banquet System "Oiwaii" https://oiwaii.taian-inc.com/

Web Invitation & Seating Chart "Concept Marry" https://concept-marry.taian-inc.com/

Corporate Event Business

Banquet Planner Agent "Canjii" https://canjii.jp/

TAIAN Inc.

TAIAN, with its vision "Moving the world through celebrations," is a startup that creates a chain reaction of positive emotions. The company offers multiple products for the celebration market, encompassing bridal, events, hotels, restaurants, and gifts, valued at approximately 20 trillion yen.