KSAC DEMODAY 2025

‍About the event
KSAC DEMODAY is the flagship pitch and exhibition event hosted by the Kansai Startup Academia Consortium (KSAC), a cross-sector platform connecting over 90 institutions from academia, industry, finance, and government.
This year’s edition showcases the outcomes of the 1st KSAC-GAP Fund cohort, featuring 38 selected university-origin startup projects from the Kansai region.
The theme centers on innovation emerging from academia in anticipation of Expo 2025, with sessions including keynote talks, pitch presentations, and interactive booths.

Why attend?

• Discover cutting-edge research-based startups from Kansai universities
• Engage directly with researchers and founders across biotech, materials, AI, and sustainability
• Network with VCs, CVCs, corporates, and public sector stakeholders
• Experience the energy of Japan’s academic startup ecosystem ahead of Expo 2025

Fee
Free of charge

Registration
Pre registration｜KSAC DEMODAY 2025 公式ページ

Organizer
Kansai Startup Academia Consortium (KSAC)
Secretariat: Osaka Innovation Hub

Event page

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