Corporate Partner Pick Up — Featuring Sushi Tech Tokyo and Co‑Creation Initiatives —​​

Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group focuses on supporting the overseas business expansion of startups, in addition to supporting their domestic business development as a regional financial group. We provide opportunities for network building through accelerator programs and matching support in collaboration with overseas partners.

【Case Study of Business Expansion Support in Northern Europe】
FerroptoCure Inc. (CEO: Yuji Otsuki, Established: May 2022)

FerroptoCure is a startup company aiming for the social implementation of innovative cancer treatments based on its unique ferroptosis research. At the time of program selection, the company was preparing to seriously pursue overseas market expansion and international recognition, and wanted to focus on networking and information.

We provided the following support:
① Information provision and network building support for overseas business expansion
② Recommendation and support for participation in international startup events
③ Creation of contact points with overseas investors and companies
Through this support, the company was able to expand opportunities for dialogue with overseas stakeholders and concretize its business strategy with a view to the global market.

We will continue to provide hands-on support for FerroptoCure's global growth and contribute to the global expansion of innovative medical technologies originating in Japan.

https://www.tokyo-kiraboshifg.co.jp/

Booth No.:D-1011

Discover JAL's vision for the future and the diverse range of initiatives we are undertaking to bring it to life.

At our booth, we will use engaging videos and panel displays to showcase our journey in open innovation and highlight our upcoming areas of focus. Our dedicated staff will be on hand, so please feel free to ask them directly about the finer details and behind-the-scenes stories of each project.

For our stage session, join us on Tuesday, April 28th, from 12:00 PM at the Sun Pillar Stage for a presentation themed "The Future Innovation Ecosystem Envisioned by an Airline." Here, we will unveil the full scope of JAL's open innovation initiatives that transcend the traditional boundaries of the airline industry.
The first half of the session will provide an in-depth look at the evolution of JAL's innovation strategy and our vision for the future. In the second half, we will welcome Mr. Ito, CEO of Power-X, and Associate Professor Ashizawa from Keio University as guest speakers for a dynamic panel discussion centered on the theme, "Innovation Driven from Japan to the World."

We invite you to the venue to experience firsthand the new business possibilities expanding from the skies. We sincerely look forward to seeing you there.

https://www.jal.co.jp/

Booth No.:C-515
Session:The Future Innovation Ecosystem Envisioned by Japan Airlines

On March 26, 2026, the Global Founders Summit was held at Tokyo Innovation Base. The event was co-hosted by DG Daiwa Ventures (DGDV) and the Global Startup Investment Promotion Council, serving as a lead-up to build momentum ahead of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.

Approximately 300 participants attended, bringing together key players from across the ecosystem. Speakers included Jaewon Lee from OpenAI, representatives from Replit, and Dr. Richard Dasher of Stanford University. The event was also joined by Manabu Miyasaka, Vice Governor of Tokyo, and Katsunobu Kato, former Minister of Finance.

Bringing together leaders from startups, academia, venture capital, and government in one place, the summit featured lively discussions on the global expansion of Japanese startups and the adoption of AI. As a precursor to SusHi Tech, the event clearly demonstrated the growing momentum and breadth of Tokyo’s startup ecosystem.

https://dg-daiwa-v.com/

Session:Can Japan’s Physical AI Lead Again? ～Japan Is Back in Robotics～