Latest Update from SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 : TIB Global Day 2025 Winter to be held on January 30th !!

The TIB will be hosting TIB Global Day 2025 Winter to demonstrate its global initiatives to the world in the run up to “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025” which is scheduled for May 2025.
Don’t miss this special occasion when the TIB will be showcasing its international colors!

Date and time

30 January 2025 (Thu) 3:00PM to 7:30PM

Venue

Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB)
3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
https://tib.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/

Sessions

Tokyo’s Governor, Yuriko Koike, will present the latest updates on “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025”, in the 100-day lead-up to the event. Domestic and international players will also present their pitches and take part in discussions in English (simultaneous interpretation also available).
*Please see the appendix for details.

How to participate

Please register your interest via Peatix.
https://peatix.com/event/4251570/view

Time/venue area	Session overview
Contest: 3:00PM to 4:05PM Announcement of winners: 5:10PM to 5:30PM 2nd floor stage	TIB PITCH Global
	The TIB PITCH allows startups to pitch to TIB, which acts as the startup’s first customer. This will be the first time it is held in English. Winners will be able to display their products at TIB and the first placed overall winner will have the opportunity to present their products at their own booth at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025! Startups can apply to participate from this application form. https://tib.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/posts/udVOywal
4:00PM to 5:30 PM 1st floor stage A	TIB CATAPULT talk session
4:00PM to 5:30 PM 1st floor stage A	TIB CATAPULT promotes collaboration and innovation that involves various domestic and international players in a wide range of industries and technology areas. Businesses engaged in relevant initiatives will share tips and tricks for collaborating and working with startups, based on examples from sectors such as agrifood and life science (TBC). This session is a must-attend for a startup wanting to collaborate with large companies, or if you are responsible for open innovation within your company! https://tibcatapult.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/
4:20PM to 5:10PM 2nd floor stage	Update on the King Salmon Project: Overseas developments by startups working to resolve urban issues
4:20PM to 5:10PM 2nd floor stage	Startups working on collaborative projects with the cities of Helsinki and Nairobi, both participants at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, will discuss their real-life experience of developing business overseas. Don’t miss this session if your startup is looking to expand internationally! https://kingsalmon.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en
5:30PM to 6:00PM 2nd floor stage	Discover the Highlights of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025
5:30PM to 6:00PM 2nd floor stage	*Governor Koike will take the stage! Governor Koike will present highlights of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 (including featured sessions, focus topics, and countries and cities participating in the event for the first time). Various domestic and international players collaborating with TIB will present to the audience.
6:00PM to 7:30PM 2nd floor stage	Networking
6:00PM to 7:30PM 2nd floor stage	This is an opportunity to meet all of the event’s participants, startups, as well as partner companies and embassies of the countries scheduled to participate in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025. Please join us for this invaluable networking opportunity!

*Session names are subject to change.