Pitch Contest

Ready to convince the world your startup is the next big thing?Picture this: You're standing in front of investors, industry leaders, and fellow founders. You have exactly four minutes to show them why your company matters. The clock is ticking, the spotlight is yours, and everything you've built comes down to this moment.
This is what our pitch contest offers. Before the main event, we provide dedicated training sessions to help you craft a pitch that actually resonates. Then, across two intense days of qualifiers and semi-finals, you'll have your shot to prove yourself.

Is this contest for you? Check if you fit:

• Startup founded in 2020 or later
• Have ownership in the company you are pitching
• Seeking early-stage funding
• Raised less than ¥160M ($1M) funding
• Have a product prototype
• Pitch is 4 minutes + 3 minutes Q&A
• The pitch applications are still open!

Takeoff Tokyo’s Pitch Contest is your chance to showcase your startup to top investors, VCs, and industry leaders. Here’s what you can gain

• Investment Opportunities – Present directly to active investors and VCs who are looking to deploy capital. Your pitch could be the beginning of your funding round.
• Customer Acquisition – Potential customers, early adopters, and strategic partners are in the audience. Turn your pitch into your first sales pipeline.
• Prize & Rewards – Win substantial prizes designed to accelerate your startup's next phase of growth.
• Network Access – Connect with Japan's most experienced founders, mentors, and ecosystem builders. The relationships you build here often matter more than the pitch itself.
• Credibility Boost – In Japan's tight-knit tech ecosystem, being selected to pitch instantly elevates your startup's profile and legitimacy.