JAPAN STARTUP SELECTION 2026

About the event

JAPAN STARTUP SELECTION is the annual startup showcase and business matching event organized by the Startup Cities Promotion Council, featuring promising startups selected from participating municipalities across Japan. In its 12th edition, 34 region-based startups will gather in Tokyo to present their innovations, engage in showcase booths and pitch sessions, and connect with corporate partners, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Why attend?

• Discover regional startups from diverse sectors including AI, healthcare, sustainability, tourism, and urban solutions.
• Attend pitch sessions and interactive discussions on local innovation ecosystems.
• Build partnerships with startups, corporate innovators, investors, and local government representatives.
• Participate in an evening networking reception to deepen connections beyond formal sessions. ,

Fee

Free of charge — however, advance registration is required to attend. The networking reception (交流会) is ticketed (JPY 3,000).

Registration

Registration opens on the official event website; preregister to secure your spot and access event updates.
For visitors: https://jss12.peatix.com/‍

Organizer

Startup Cities Promotion Council
(Composed of municipalities including Aomori, Tomiya, Tsukuba, Chiba, Shinagawa, Hamamatsu, Takaoka, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Beppu, Kumamoto, Kagoshima)

Event page

https://jss.site/

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