GRIC 2026 CONFIRMED : NOVEMBER 4-6

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GRIC 2026 CONFIRMED: NOVEMBER 4-6

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GRIC2025 Highlights

The GRIC2025 event report is now available. Don’t miss the key moments and highlights.
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GRIC2025 Highlights

The GRIC2025 event report is now available. Don’t miss the key moments and highlights.
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GRIC PITCH VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE

Now streaming on our official YouTube channel.
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2025 GRAND WINNER
Craif, Inc.

GRIC PITCH VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE

Now streaming on our official YouTube channel.
Watch on YouTube

2025 GRAND WINNER
Craif, Inc.

GRIC2026 : Looking for sponsors

Japan’s largest growth industry conference connecting growth-stage companies, investors, and enterprises
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2025 Speakers

CIC
CIC Founder & Executive Chair Tim Rowe

Timee, Inc.
CEO Ryo Ogawa

Craif, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mika Mizunuma

GRIC2026 : Looking for sponsors

GRIC2026 : Looking for sponsors

GRIC2026 スポンサー募集中

Japan’s largest growth industry conference connecting growth-stage companies, investors, and enterprises
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2025 Speakers

CIC
CIC Founder & Executive Chair Tim Rowe

Timee, Inc.
CEO Ryo Ogawa

Craif, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mika Mizunuma

GRIC2026 : ReGISTRATION NOW OPEN

GRIC2026 : GENERAL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

3Days Hybrid Conference / November 4-6, 2026
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GRIC2026 : Looking for sponsors

GRIC PITCH 2026: Applications Now Open

The Pitch Stage for Japan-to-Global Startups
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Featured Sessions

What is GRIC?

JAPAN’S LARGEST STARTUP CONFERENCE

The largest in Japan
Startup conferences

Bringing Japan's startup ecosystem to the global level

A hybrid conference bringing together mission-driven challengers—startups, corporates, and investors from Japan and around the world. GRIC creates moments that inspire “decisions” and “forward momentum” in growth industries, aiming to elevate the startup ecosystem to the next level.

“Bringing Japan's Startup Ecosystem Global”
It is a HYBRID conference and community aimed at creating new value. By creating a place where domestic and international startups and ecosystem builders meet, we aim to support all challengers who think globally and further evolve the startup ecosystem.

GRIC2023 OFFICIAL WEBSITE
What is GRIC?

Japan’s Largest Growth Industry Conference

Japan’s Largest Growth Industry Conferences

Bringing Japan's startup ecosystem to the global level

It is a hybrid conference where aspiring challengers, such as domestic and international startups, business companies, investors, etc., gather.
We aim to raise the startup ecosystem to a higher level by creating opportunities to support “decisions” and “progress” in growing industries.

“Bringing Japan's Startup Ecosystem Global”
It is a HYBRID conference and community aimed at creating new value. By creating a place where domestic and international startups and ecosystem builders meet, we aim to support all challengers who think globally and further evolve the startup ecosystem.

GRIC2026 SCHEDULE

DAY1-2

ONLINE TICKET

11.4-5
Wed-Thu
10:00 - 18:00
@EventHub
SESSION
GRIC PITCH
BOOTH
SPEED DATING
DAY3

OFFLINE & ONLINE TICKET

11.6
Fri
10:00 - 19:00
@EventHub
SESSION
GRIC PITCH
BOOTH
SPEED DATING

GRIC2026 SCHEDULE

DAY1-2

ONLINE TICKET

11.4-5
Wed-Thu
10:00 - 18:00
@EventHub
SESSION
GRIC PITCH
BOOTH
SPEED DATING
DAY3

OFFLINE & ONLINE TICKET

11.6
Fri
10:00 - 19:00
@EventHub
SESSION
GRIC PITCH
BOOTH
SPEED DATING

GRIC2026 schedule

DAY1-2

ONLINE TICKET

11.4-5
Wed-Thu
10:00 - 18:00
@EventHub
SESSION
GRIC PITCH
BOOTH
SPEED DATING
DAY3
OFFLINE & ONLINE TICKET
11.6
Fri
10:00 - 19:00
@EventHub
SESSION
GRIC PITCH
BOOTH
SPEED DATING
GET YOUR FREE PASS TO GRIC 2026

FREE TICKET

JOIN JAPAN’S LARGEST
GLOBAL STARTUP CONFERENCE

Shape the future of growth industries over three days by connecting with entrepreneurs and investors from around the world.
Register now to secure your spot!

OFFLINE TICKETS LIMITED!
Free
Registration
Sign up now

Please select your ticket from the registration form.

JOIN JAPAN’S LARGEST 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!

OFFLINE TICKETS LIMITED!
Free
registration
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CONTENTS

Enjoy GRIC in different ways
SESSION
GRIC PITCH
SPEED DATING
Networking
BOOTHS
SIDE EVENT
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CONTENTS

Enjoy GRIC in different ways
SESSION
GRIC PITCH
SPEED DATING
NETWORKING
BOOTHS
SIDE EVENT
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NEWS

See All News
2026-07-01
GRIC PITCH 2026 Opens Applications for Startups
2026-04-21
Registration Now Open for GRIC2026: Japan's Largest Growth Industry Conference. Sponsor opportunities available!
2026-02-12
Japan’s Largest Growth Industry Conference “GRIC2026” Announced for November 4–6 in Shibuya
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HIGHLIGHTS

Over 200 speakers

2025 SPEAKERS

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2025 JUDGES

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Julien Mialaret
Eurazeo
Operating Partner
Chiamin Lai
FIRSTLIGHT Capital
General Partner
Koichi Maruo
Major7th,Inc.
CEO
Kay Mok
Gobi Partners
Senior Partner
Akihiko Nagata
UntroD Capital Japan, Inc.
CEO
Shinichi Takamiya
Globis Capital Partners
Managing Partner
Miciko Kato
Woven Capital
Partner
Takaki Demichi
SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Executive Officer
Yukiko Kato
SBI Investment Co., Ltd.
Director & Executive Officer, Head of Corporate Venture Capital Dept.
Kenichiro Hara
Coreline Ventures
Co-Founder/General Partner
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2024 PITCH STARTUTS

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Theme1

Climate Tech & Resilience

Theme2

Healthcare

THEME 3

UPRISING DIGITAL

2025 SPEED DATING

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Our Endeavor

GRIC'S VALUES

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.

results

Online Complication

11,000+

Offline Encounters

2,500+

Investors

1,500+

Startups

2,200+

speakers

220+

Speed dating

30+

Enterprises

3,100+

Countries

36

OUR COMMITMENTS

GRIC'S VALUES

GO GLOBAL

Unlocking Global Opportunities

Our flagship programs, GRIC PITCH and SPEED DATING, are designed to facilitate strategic connections with top-tier global investors and organizations dedicated to international growth.

Together with our global partners, we provide the momentum for any challenger aspiring to expand globally.

Gather Challenger

Building a global hub for the world’s leading ecosystem builders

We collaborate with ecosystem builders worldwide to bring the most influential community leaders directly to GRIC.

We aim to build a platform that showcases the vibrant pulse and growing scale of the Japanese startup ecosystem.

Community

A global hub where the world’s leading innovators and the next generation of talent converge

Whether online or in-person, we connect with the world's leading talent to learn, collaborate, and drive the next wave of evolution.

GRIC is a community built for those who dare to challenge.

results

Online Complication

11,000+

Offline Encounters

2,500+

Investors

1,500+

Startups

2,200+

speakers

220+

Speed dating

30+

Enterprises

3,100+

Countries

36
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2025 REPORT

IN NUMBERS

JAPAN'S LARGEST STARTUP CONFERENCE

REGISTRANTS

12,402

SPEAKERS & STAR

267

Startups

2,333

Investors

951

LIMITED PARTNERS

415

Enterprisers

3,459

COUNTRIES

46

Sponsors

31

IN PHOTOS

GRIC'S CONTENTS

IN VIDEOS

REVISIT HIGLOW

GRIC PITCH

We are now featuring pitch videos from the startups that presented at GRIC PITCH on our official YouTube channel. Watch them now.

Grand Winner & THEME WINNER
CraifLtd.
Theme winner
Ltd.LINEAinnovations
Theme winner
Ltd.ElevationSpace
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They say it best
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Rock Wang
HongShan
Managing Director

"GRIC is an important gateway that allows me to understand Japan's startup ecosystem and meet excellent Japanese tech founders."

Michiko Kato
Woven Capital
Partner

“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.”

Chunmei Huang
Impact Capital Limited
Representative Director

"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."

Ken Hasebe
Major of Shibuya

“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.”

Joseph Mocanu
Verge HealthTech Fund
Managing partner

“GRIC is a fantastic window into the exciting startup scene that is emerging in Japan.”

Peng Chen
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Principal

"GRIC is one of the top events tailored for Japan's vibrant startup ecosystem, connecting you with key entrepreneurs and investors worldwide."

Noriya Tarutani
JETRO
Deputy Director-General, Innovation Department Head

“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!”

Sherif El Tawil
DMZ
Sr. Director

"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."

Isowa Akio
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Senior Managing Executive Officer Group CDIO

"It is a place where you can connect with key figures in startups and investors both domestically and internationally, and I believe it provides an opportunity for Japan's startup ecosystem to expand globally!"

Takanobu Sakamoto
Femto Partners Inc.
Director

Jan Arpe
Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN)
Program Manager GO AUSTRIA

"GRIC has been a fantastic opportunity for us to promote our Austrian softlanding program to promising Japanese startups."

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Rock Wang
HongShan
Managing Director

"GRIC is an important gateway that allows me to understand Japan's startup ecosystem and meet excellent Japanese tech founders."

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Michiko Kato
Woven Capital
Partner

“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.”

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Chunmei Huang
Impact Capital Limited
Representative Director

"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."

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Ken Hasebe
Major of Shibuya

“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.”

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Joseph Mocanu
Verge HealthTech Fund
Managing partner

“GRIC is a fantastic window into the exciting startup scene that is emerging in Japan.”

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Peng Chen
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Principal

"GRIC is one of the top events tailored for Japan's vibrant startup ecosystem, connecting you with key entrepreneurs and investors worldwide."

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Noriya Tarutani
JETRO
Deputy Director-General, Innovation Department Head

“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!”

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Sherif El Tawil
DMZ
Sr. Director

"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."

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Isowa Akio
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Senior Managing Executive Officer Group CDIO

"It is a place where you can connect with key figures in startups and investors both domestically and internationally, and I believe it provides an opportunity for Japan's startup ecosystem to expand globally!"

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Takanobu Sakamoto
Femto Partners Inc.
Director

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Jan Arpe
Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN)
Program Manager GO AUSTRIA

"GRIC has been a fantastic opportunity for us to promote our Austrian softlanding program to promising Japanese startups."

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Event Name

GRIC2026 (GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2026)

Date and Time

November 4th (Wed) - 6th (Fri), 2026

Programs

November 4th (Wed) : 10:00 - 17:00 @ ONLINE
November 5th (Thu) : 10:00 - 17:00 @ ONLINE
November 6th (Fri) : 10:00 - 17:00 @ ONLINE / 10:00 - 17:00 @ OFFLINE (Shibuya Hikarie 9F)

Venue

Online : EventHub
Offline : Shibuya Hikarie 9F

Participation Fee

Free of Charge

Organizer

for Startups, Inc.

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