IVS LAUNCHPAD is a high-signal pitch stage at IVS in Kyoto (July 1–3), designed to spotlight early-stage startups ready to expand their network in Japan. Selected finalists will have 6 minutes to showcase their product and vision on the grand stage, attracting over 10,000 attendees.
Track Record (20 Years):
5,000+ applicants → hundreds of main-stage pitches → 30 IPOs / 47 buyouts across the ecosystem.
Massive Awards & Support: Last year, IVS partnered with the Kyoto Prefectural Government to launch the "Startup Kyoto International Award," granting 10 million JPY to the winner! This year, we continue to offer powerful support, including diverse awards and strategic resource matchmaking.
Deadline: May 7, 2026
3-Minute Application: https://ivs.web.codeer.ai/ (Simply paste your company URL to apply!)
Learn more about IVS events: https://www.ivs.events/