Service
IVS Core
Who it's for: Executives and senior investors
- Invitation-only executive forum at Hotel Okura Kyoto
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IVS
One of Japan's largest startup conferences, held in Kyoto, with pitch and investor forums.
🇯🇵 Kyoto
IVS (Infinity Ventures Summit) is one of Japan's largest startup conferences, organized by the IVS Kyoto Executive Committee comprising Headline Japan, Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City. With a 20-year history, it brings together founders, investors, corporate executives, government officials and researchers across an invitation-only forum, a pitch competition and a startup exhibition. The 2026 edition is themed 'Japan is Back' and takes place July 1-3 at venues in Kyoto.
Open to
- Co-marketing & events
- Speakers for events
Services
Service
IVS Launchpad
Who it's for: Startup founders
- Pitch competition with 6-minute presentations
- Top prize of ¥10 million
Service
Startup Market
Who it's for: Startups seeking investors and corporate partners
- Exhibition area for 300+ companies
Traction
Updated Oct 202613,000+registered participants (2026 edition)
340exhibiting startups (2026 edition)
80+conference sessions (2026 edition)
60+alumni exits
¥300 billion+total alumni funding raised