TechBIZKON is a cross-border startup event with startup-pitches from Austrian, Belgian, German, Swiss and Japanese startups and panel discussions feat. top speakers from these countries. This year’s industry focus is LifeTech+ (FemTech, AgeTech, ElderlyTech, CareTech).
The general aim of the event is connecting the European and Japanese startup-ecosystems by providing 1-on-1 meetings, networking opportunities, Startup pitches as well as a voting competition and awards. Participants at the event are medium-sized and multinational companies, startups, venture capital funds, other sponsors, startup hubs and accelerators as well as government and press representatives from the countries mentioned above. A total of about 300 people are expected to attend.
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Free of charge
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Friday, October 9th, 2026 | tbc (JST)
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Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB), 3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Call for Japanese Start-ups
Expand Your Business to Europe through TechBIZKON X
- Present your innovation to European business leaders, investors, and industry experts
- Access business matching opportunities with companies and organizations from Austria, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland
- Receive expert support for entering the European market of over 450 million consumers
- Connect with leading startups and innovation stakeholders from Japan and Europe
- Gain valuable feedback from international experts and mentors
- Compete for exclusive prizes, including sponsored exhibition opportunities in Europe, mentoring, business support, and travel assistance
Participation is free of charge for Japanese startups.
Application Deadline: June 26, 2026
Selection Pitch: July 15, 2026 (15:00–18:00 JST)
Event Language: English
Apply now and take your innovation to Europe.
Call for Sponsors
Support TechBIZKON X as a Sponsor
Sponsors may select from a range of Sponsorship packages, tailored to your needs and providing different benefits and levels of visibility.
Sponsor benefits include:
- Publication in the official TechBIZKON booklet and on the Website
- Display of promotion materials, such as leaflets or rollup banners at the event
- Pre-arranged meetings with startups
General Registration
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