What is SusHi Tech Challenge 2026
We will host the “SusHi Tech Challenge 2026,” a startup pitch contest focused on “Sustainable High City
Tech (SusHi Tech)”.
The startup that wins the Grand Prize will receive a cash award of ¥10 million yen.
Semi-finalists and finalists will be invited to a networking opportunity with the judges,
including leading venture capitalists from Japan and abroad.
- Date and time
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Semifinal: Monday, April 27, 2026
Final: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Venue
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Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1,2,3,4, etc.
3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan
- Language
- English (all materials, pitches, and communication must be in English)
- Application Requirement
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• Possessing new technologies or business models with growth potential
• The existence of a product or service
• The business content align with SusHi Tech Tokyo's concept (Realizing sustainable cities through high technology)
• Participation in the pitch contest is possible at the Venue throughout the 2-day event
• Booth exhibition is possible at the Venue throughout the 3-day event
- Prize/Award
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• The winning company will receive a prize of 10 million yen.
• We may invite you to exhibit or speak at related events hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. We appreciate your cooperation.
• The 20 companies advancing to the semifinals will have the opportunity to promote their businesses to participating VCs and large corporations through pitches at the Venue.
• Companies that pass the second evaluation will have their booth exhibition fee (¥250,001) waived.
Etc.
- Benefit
- Semi-finalists and finalists will be invited to a networking opportunity with the judges.
Grand Prize
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Grand Prize
- Prize Winner
- Qarbotech
Chor Chee Hoe
CEO & Co-Founder
Corporate Partner Prize
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Corporate Partner Prize
Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
- Prize Winner
- New Space Intelligence Inc.
Yumiko Nagai
CEO
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Corporate Partner Prize
Mori Building Co.,Ltd
- Prize Winner
- Aster
Shanthanu Menon
Co-Founder and CTO
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Corporate Partner Prize
Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group, Inc.
- Prize Winner
- Munice
Shawny Kwon
Founder, CEO
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Corporate Partner Prize
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.
- Prize Winner
- ASUENE Inc.
Michael Hashimoto
General Manager
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Corporate Partner Prize
Chuo-Nittochi Co., Ltd.
- Prize Winner
- ASUENE Inc.
Michael Hashimoto
General Manager
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Corporate Partner Prize
NEC CORPORATION
- Prize Winner
- New Space Intelligence Inc.
Yumiko Nagai
CEO
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Corporate Partner Prize
TSUCREA Co., Ltd.
- Prize Winner
- EF Polymer K.K.
Kyoji Nakao
Chief Marketing Officer
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Corporate Partner Prize
DG Daiwa Ventures Inc.
- Prize Winner
- LiSTie Inc.
Tsuyoshi Hoshino
CEO
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Corporate Partner Prize
MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO., LTD.
- Prize Winner
- LIFESCAPES
Ryotaro Hirose
Deputy Director
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Corporate Partner Prize
Fujitsu Limited
- Prize Winner
- DeepMentor Inc.
Mitch Yang
CEO
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Corporate Partner Prize
Sony Network Communications Inc.
- Prize Winner
- New Space Intelligence Inc.
Yumiko Nagai
CEO
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Corporate Partner Prize
KDDI CORPORATION
- Prize Winner
- Chiral
Ryo Kamezawa
Co-founder
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Corporate Partner Prize
CIC Japan LLC
- Prize Winner
- LIFESCAPES
Ryotaro Hirose
Deputy Director
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Corporate Partner Prize
EventCaT powered by XLAB
- Prize Winner
- ENELL Co., Ltd.
Takashi Kondo
CFO
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Corporate Partner Prize
Nihon M&A Center Inc.
- Prize Winner
- EF Polymer K.K.
Kyoji Nakao
Chief Marketing Officer
TechCrunch Prize
This prize is presented by our media partner, TechCrunch, and recognizes a startup that demonstrates outstanding innovation, bold vision, and strong global potential, particularly with the ability to expand into the North American market.
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TechCrunch Prize
- Prize Winner
- LIFESCAPES
Ryotaro Hirose
Deputy Director