INNOVATION LEADERS SUMMIT (ILS) was first held in 2014 with the support of 30 promoters and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI). Its goal is to match major corporations’ resources with the ideas and technologies of startups to create new and innovative business through business and capital alliances, M&A and other means. Last year, 700 promising startups recommended by the ILS Advisory Board—composed of approx. 100 people from major foreign and domestic venture capital firms and other companies—and 103 major corporations participated in “Power Matching,” an invitation-only matching program that is the highlight of ILS. 2,720 one-on-one meetings held over three days led to 1,002 deals that major corporations said they had a desire to continue negotiating with a view to forming partnerships. In many cases, these deals have already led to alliances and in some cases M&A.
DATETuesday, November 29 - Friday, December 2, 2022 10:00 - 18:00
VenueToranomon Hills Mori Tower 5F1-23-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Toranomon Hills Station, B1 for Nakameguro direction (directly connected to the underground passage)
Exit A1, Exit A2 for Kitasenju
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Toranomon Station, Exit B1 (directly connected to underground passageway)
Kasumigaseki Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Chiyoda Line, Hibiya Line) Exit A12
Toei Mita Line Uchisaiwaicho Station, Exit A3 11 min. walk from JR "Shimbashi" station
Participation TargetCollaboration-related departments of large companies, start-ups, VCs, investors, support organizations, government officials, etc.*We will have to decline your attend is sales, insurance, or network business.
Capacity2000 attendees (first-come-first-served basis)
Feesfree(There will be a fee for participation in meetup session.)
How to JoinSTEP1. apply for a participation passPlease request a participation pass here.
STEP 2. Book a programPlease make your program reservations through the ILS dedicated website.*Some programs are limited to those with reservations.*Program reservations will begin on October 20, 2022.
STEP 3. Participate in the eventPlease come to the reception desk on the 5th floor of Toranomon Hills Mori Tower
