JOIN US

Please join us as a GRIC speaker, judge or partner
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Kazuhito Hadano
Sony Ventures Corporation
Chief Executive Officer

"GRIC is one of the few large-scale global conferences and communities in Japan, and we expect it to further develop as a platform that connects entrepreneurs and investors on a global level."

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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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Thomas Prunel
LVMH
Director

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!

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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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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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Hidekazu Kamisaku
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
Senior Managing Director

"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."

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Takaya Matsuda
HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
CEO

“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.”

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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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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

8,000+

Offline Encounters

2,500+

Investors

1,500+

Startups

2,100+

speakers

220+

Speed dating

30+

Enterprises

3,100+

Countries

49
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CONTENTS

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