JAPAN’S LARGEST STARTUP CONFERENCE
The largest in Japan
Startup conferences
“Bringing Japan’s startup ecosystem global.” GRIC is a hybrid conference and community designed to create new value. By bringing together domestic and international startups and ecosystem builders, we support global-minded challengers and drive further evolution of the startup ecosystem.
FREE TICKET
GLOBAL STARTUP CONFERENCE
Shape the future of growth industries over three days by connecting with investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. Register now to secure your spot!
Shape the future of growth industries over three days by connecting with investors and entrepreneurs from around the world.
Register now to secure your spot!
CONTENTS
Highlights
2024 SPEAKERS
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2024 JUDGES
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OUR COMMITMENTS
GO GLOBAL
Create opportunities for overseas challenges
Support overseas expansion by GRIC partners around the world and create points of contact with investors and business companies through pitch contests, SPEED DATING, etc.
Numerous overseas investors, business companies, accelerators, etc. will participate and support all challengers who think globally
INVITE TO JAPAN
Creating a place for major overseas ecosystem builders to gather
We are inviting many overseas ecosystem builders through overseas conferences and collaboration with ecosystem builders.
We aim to create a place where more people can experience the Japanese startup ecosystem.
Community
A community where domestic and international challengers, from top tier to students, gather
Through online platforms and offline venues, we learn from domestic and overseas top tiers, promote exchanges, and challenge our own new evolution.
GRIC is a community for all challengers.
2024 REPORT
IN NUMBERS
REGISTRANTS
Connections
SPEAKERS & STAR
Startups
Investors
LIMITED PARTNERS
Enterprisers
COUNTRIES
Sponsors
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IN VIDEOS
GRIC PITCH
A pitch video of the startup that appeared on GRIC Pitch has been shown on the official YouTube channel. Please take a look.
Join us
"GRIC is an important gateway that allows me to understand Japan's startup ecosystem and meet excellent Japanese tech founders."
At LVMH, we share the same vision as GRIC: help Japan's startups to grow beyond Japan. Please come to discover how LVMH supports startups from the world!
“Every year, I look forward to connecting with visionary founders and fellow investors at GRIC. I believe it’s crucial for the advancement of our industries to support an innovative ecosystem that is committed to driving growth and fostering new ideas.”
"GRIC is an important event for building a startup ecosystem from a global perspective. We have met many wonderful entrepreneurs so far. This year, with the theme of "Impact" we are looking forward to forging new connections."
"GRIC has been a fantastic opportunity for us to promote our Austrian softlanding program to promising Japanese startups."
"By building and strengthening a network with those involved in the startup ecosystem at GRIC, we are able to promote our group's strategy of 'expanding and strengthening in the private sector'. This enables us to undertake various challenges to provide value to all our stakeholders."
“The overwhelming encounters thanks to GRIC is truly felt for the first time after one year after participating. It's the best startup conference to advance business and improve society.”
“Shibuya's diversity is evidenced by foreign startups basing themselves there. Through GRIC, the Gathering of Japanese and International Startups and Investors in Shibuya will further expand and enhance this diversity. We look forward to the attitude of as many people as possible.”
“GRIC is a fantastic window into the exciting startup scene that is emerging in Japan.”
"GRIC is one of the top events tailored for Japan's vibrant startup ecosystem, connecting you with key entrepreneurs and investors worldwide."
“With the recent surge in Japan’s startup ecosystem, attention towards GRIC is also increasing. JETRO will also together with GRIC, actively attract international investors and startups! We warmly invite you to join us!”
"GRIC brought together the most promising startups, leading corporations, and visionary investors in the Japanese ecosystem. A great place to meet excellent people, fostering collaboration, and exploring new opportunities."
"GRIC is an important gateway that allows me to understand Japan's startup ecosystem and meet excellent Japanese tech founders."
At LVMH, we share the same vision as GRIC: help Japan's startups to grow beyond Japan. Please come to discover how LVMH supports startups from the world!
“Every year, I look forward to connecting with visionary founders and fellow investors at GRIC. I believe it’s crucial for the advancement of our industries to support an innovative ecosystem that is committed to driving growth and fostering new ideas.”
"GRIC is an important event for building a startup ecosystem from a global perspective. We have met many wonderful entrepreneurs so far. This year, with the theme of "Impact" we are looking forward to forging new connections."
"GRIC has been a fantastic opportunity for us to promote our Austrian softlanding program to promising Japanese startups."
"By building and strengthening a network with those involved in the startup ecosystem at GRIC, we are able to promote our group's strategy of 'expanding and strengthening in the private sector'. This enables us to undertake various challenges to provide value to all our stakeholders."
“The overwhelming encounters thanks to GRIC is truly felt for the first time after one year after participating. It's the best startup conference to advance business and improve society.”
“Shibuya's diversity is evidenced by foreign startups basing themselves there. Through GRIC, the Gathering of Japanese and International Startups and Investors in Shibuya will further expand and enhance this diversity. We look forward to the attitude of as many people as possible.”
“GRIC is a fantastic window into the exciting startup scene that is emerging in Japan.”
"GRIC is one of the top events tailored for Japan's vibrant startup ecosystem, connecting you with key entrepreneurs and investors worldwide."
“With the recent surge in Japan’s startup ecosystem, attention towards GRIC is also increasing. JETRO will also together with GRIC, actively attract international investors and startups! We warmly invite you to join us!”
"GRIC brought together the most promising startups, leading corporations, and visionary investors in the Japanese ecosystem. A great place to meet excellent people, fostering collaboration, and exploring new opportunities."
PARTNERS
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EVENT
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Overview
GRIC2025 (GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2025)
November 12th (Tue) - 14th (Thu), 2024
November 12th (Tue) : 10:00 - 17:00 @ ONLINE
November 13th (Wed) : 10:00 - 17:00 @ ONLINE
November 14th (Thu) : 10:00 - 17:00 @ ONLINE / 10:00 - 18:50 @ OFFLINE (Shibuya Hikarie Hikarie Hall)
Hybrid Format (Offline : Shibuya Hikarie Hikarie Hall)
Free of Charge
for Startups, Inc.
for Startups, Inc.
36F Izumi Garden Tower, 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6036
©︎ 2025 for Startups, Inc.
Four Startups Co., Ltd.
36F Izumi Garden Tower, 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6036
©︎ 2024 for Startups, Inc.