OI Summit 2026 - Startup Pitch

A pitch contest for startups
seriously aiming to
scale their business

Entry deadline: Monday, June 29

A startup's next stage of growth lies beyond co-creation.

Strength cannot be measured solely by superior technology, products, or rapid growth.
STARTUP PITCH is a contest where startups compete not only on their inherent strength,
but also on how greatly they can expand their business potential through co-creation
and how large the business opportunities they can create.
What is evaluated is not a polished presentation or a one-sided proposal.
For your current business, what kind of partners and what kind of assets can you combine
to open up what kind of markets and customer touchpoints?
Your vision, clarity of execution, and business growth potential will be tested.
The ones taking this stage are not merely “strong startups.”
We invite challengers who, with co-creation as their weapon, seek to redraw their own growth trajectory.

Benefits

What you can gain

  1. 1

    Collaboration with Large Corporations / Local Governments

    We create new opportunities to connect with major corporations and local governments, broadening the scope for co-creation and helping you shape your next move.

  2. 2

    Feedback from Top-tier Judges

    Industry-leading judges assess your strengths and co-creation vision and share direct feedback, giving you fresh perspectives and concrete ways to sharpen your business.

  3. 3

    Media Exposure

    We open up opportunities to get the word out through the media, showcasing your business and ambitions to a wider audience and helping raise your profile.

小野薬品工業株式会社
株式会社グリーンハウス
京王電鉄株式会社
KDDI株式会社
セコム株式会社
株式会社セブン&アイ・ホールディングス
明治ホールディングス株式会社
西濃運輸株式会社
日本通運株式会社
ファミリーマート株式会社
三井住友建設株式会社

Requirements

Eligibility

We are looking for startups that want to take their services further through co-creation and create new impact across society and industry.

  • Be a startup company
  • Position co-creation as the next growth strategy in addition to standalone growth
  • Have a certain level of uniqueness and growth potential in your business, technology, or product
  • Aim to expand business potential and generate new business opportunities through co-creation
  • Be available for the mentoring sessions and contest dates designated by the secretariat

Category

Application Categories

Category01

Social Infrastructure & Industrial Systems
Improving sustainability of social and industrial foundations

#Logistics
Mobility
#Productivity &
Automation
#Regional Economy
Category02

Lifestyle & Healthcare
Improving the quality of health, life and work

#Food & Living
#Work &
Well-being
#Health & Care
Category03

Environment & Sustainability
Reducing environmental impact and building a sustainable society

#Circular &
Upcycle
#Decarbonization
Climate Action
#Energy &
Renewables
#Nature &
Ecosystem

FEATURED MEMBERS

Judges & Co-Creation Partners

MC

Atsushi Tamura

  • TV Personality
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Judge
  • Ayuko Nakamura

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • CEO
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  • Naoto Ohitsu

    • Midas Capital Partners, Inc.
    • Senior Managing Partner
    • Former Managing Executive Officer, Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
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  • Minoru Moriya

    • New Business Developer®
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  • Coming Soon

    • Coming Soon
Partner
小野薬品工業株式会社
株式会社グリーンハウス
京王電鉄株式会社
KDDI株式会社
セコム株式会社
株式会社セブン&アイ・ホールディングス
明治ホールディングス株式会社
西濃運輸株式会社
日本通運株式会社
ファミリーマート株式会社
三井住友建設株式会社

Requirements

Application Guidelines

Schedule
Until Mon, Jun 29: Entry period
Until mid-July: Document and interview screening
Late July: Announcement of selected pitch companies
Fri, Sep 11: Main event
Application Deadline
June 29 (Mon), 2026, 17:00 (JST)
How to Apply
Please apply via the application form below
Contact
OI STARTUP PITCH 2026 Secretariat
su-pitch-ois2026@eiicon.net

Entry deadline: Monday, June 29

OUTLINE

Date & Time

Method of Conduct

Online/Offline Hybrid Event

Venue

Akasaka Intercity Conference

〒107-0052 3F & 4F, Akasaka Intercity, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

With excellent access via the underground network connecting Tameike-Sanno Station and National Diet Building Station, you can reach us without getting wet even on rainy days.

Now Accepting Entries!

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