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What is SusHi Tech Challenge 2027?

SusHi Tech Challenge 2027 is a startup pitch contest themed around "realizing sustainable cities through high technology" (Sustainable High City Tech=SusHi Tech), addressing challenges shared by cities worldwide.
Last year, more than 800 startups from around the world applied, and the Grand Prize winner received JPY 10 million.
At SusHi Tech Tokyo 2027, we will explore "Work", "Living" and "Being" guided by the overarching question of our "Focus on" theme:"Reimagine the Future of Humanity with AI – Many Ways of Seeing. Many Futures to Build –"

Reimagine the Future of Humanity with AI
– Many Ways of Seeing. Many Futures to Build –

  • – Work –
    What will we work for?

    Technology Field (example)

    • Physical AI
    • Quantum

    etc.

  • – Living –
    How will we live together?

    Technology Field (example)

    • Smart City
    • Resilience

    etc.

  • – Being –
    Who will we become?

    Technology Field (example)

    • Longevity/Drug Discovery
    • Content

    etc.

We invite a wide range of companies that are addressing social challenges and creating new value through products and services in technology fields to participate in the pitch contest, creating opportunities for fundraising and new business partnerships.
Applications from startups interested in participating in this pitch contest will open on Friday, October 2. We look forward to receiving your application.

Application Guidelines (PDF)

Application Form

Key Points in the Application Guidelines

Please refer to the application guidelines for full details.

Event dates
Semifinal: Thursday, May 20, 2027
Final: Friday, May 21, 2027
Venue
Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1, 2, 3, and 4, and other areas
Language
English. All materials, pitches, and communication are expected to be in English.
Eligibility Requirements
• Have a new technology or business model with growth potential
• Have an existing product or service
• The business must align with the SusHi Tech Tokyo concept of “realizing sustainable cities through high technology”
• Be able to participate in the pitch contest at the venue on both event days
• Be able to exhibit at a booth at the venue throughout all three event days
• Other requirements may also apply.
Prize Money and Benefits
• The Grand Prize-winning startup will receive JPY 10 million
• Among the 20 semifinalists, companies independently selected by corporate partners will receive special awards (planned)
• Selected companies may be invited to exhibit or speak at Tokyo Metropolitan Government-related events and may be featured in publicity channels to highlight their initiatives
• The 20 semifinalists can promote their businesses to participating VCs, large corporations, and others through pitches at the venue
• The 20 semifinalists will be offered networking opportunities with judges
• The 20 semifinalists will have the JPY 300,000 booth exhibition fee waived, among other benefits
Application Deadline
By 5:00 p.m. (JST), Friday, December 18, 2026
How to Apply
Apply through the application form and attach your pitch deck.
Application Form
Process After Application / Selection Process
1. First screening: Applications and pitch decks will be reviewed (January-February 2027)
2. Applications will be reviewed based on pitch videos, and 20 startups will be selected to advance to the Semifinals (scheduled for March 2027)
3. Semifinals: Judging through a pitch contest held on the first day of the event
4. Finals: Judging through a pitch contest held on the second day of the event
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged primarily from the following perspectives:
1. Social impact
2. Economic impact
3. Potential for global expansion
4. Presentation skills
General Inquiries
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2027 Secretariat
Contact Form