[Startup World Cup 2026 Tokyo Regional] Application Deadline for the Pitch Contest is Approaching on May 31!

Pegasus Tech Ventures (Headquarters: San Jose, California; Representative: Anis Uzzaman) will host the 'Startup World Cup 2026' Tokyo Regional on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo.

Startup World Cup is one of the world's largest pitch competitions, held in over 130 countries and regions, with a grand investment prize of approximately 150 million JPY ($1 million USD). In the past, Japanese startups have won the world championship twice: Unifa Inc. in 2017 and Iris Inc. in 2023.

Applications for the Tokyo regional pitch contest are currently being accepted, with the deadline approaching on May 31, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for startups across the country to showcase their superior technologies and services in Japan and globally.

Benefits of Applying for the Japan Regional Pitch: ① Opportunity to compete for the grand investment prize of approx. 150 million JPY, plus additional sponsor prizes totaling over 150 million JPY, offering a chance for up to approx. 300 million JPY in investment prizes for all applicants. ② Opportunity to participate in speed dating with numerous investors. ③ Networking opportunities with world-class investors and entrepreneurs. ④ High visibility and brand awareness through leading domestic media.

Speed Dating: A matching venue connecting startups with investors and corporate companies. Participants can directly pitch collaboration ideas and their company's strengths. Companies entered in the pitch contest will have opportunities for business negotiations.

Exhibition Event [Limited to First 100 Companies!]: A valuable opportunity to directly showcase company appeal and technology to over 3,000 attendees, including corporate executives, investors, and major media.

Networking Party: A large-scale networking party will be held in the foyer after the pitch event. Attendees can network with decision-makers, corporate planning/investment managers, and media professionals.

Tokyo Regional Overview: Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 Venue: Grand Hyatt Tokyo (6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032) Organizer: Pegasus Tech Ventures