Spark2050 Roadshow - Japan 2025 Pitch Competition
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About this event
We’re proud to co-host Spark2050 Japan – 2025 with Founder Institute and Openfor.co, as part of the Spark2050 Global Roadshow led by FAMPOSO in partnership with Global Legacy Partners—a platform connecting family offices, investors, and innovators around impact-driven ventures.
This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders, featuring an on-stage pitch competition where selected scale-up startups and SMEs will pitch bold, sustainable solutions to global investors and influencers.
The roadshow spans 15 countries, with 2 winners chosen from each stop to advance to the Grand Finale in Dubai (Dec 4–5) for a chance to win $50,000–$100,000 in cash prizes, international exposure, and global growth support.
If you're a Founder Institute alumni, please let us know—we’ll prioritize applicants from the FI alumni network. A rare opportunity to pitch, raise funding, and unlock cross-border opportunities.
Note- We will be opening the doors starting from 9:00 AM onwards.
Co-Organisers- FAMPOSO X FI Japan X Openfor.co
Agenda
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Arrangements of Event
- 10:00 - 11:00 - Welcome and Keynote Speech
- 11:00 - 11:30 - Panel Discussion
- 11:30 - 12:00 - Influencer-Driven Fire Chat
- 13:00 - 16:00 - PITCH COMPETITION ON STAGE
- 16:00 - 17:00 - Announcement of the winners
- 17:00 - 18:00 - Networking
Transformative Industry Themes
- Digital Innovation
- Data Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
- Blockchain and Tokenization
- Food & Beverage
- Next-Gen Food Tech and AgriTech
- Future Film and Media Technologies
- Eco-Friendly Businesses
- Smart Cities and Building Solutions
- Digital Banking and Finance
- Hospitality and Healthcare
- Others
Who Should Apply & Participate
- Scale-up stage startups with validated products or services
- SMEs working on impactful tech or sustainability solutions
- Innovators and entrepreneurs aiming for global expansion
- Founders building solutions aligned with the UN SDGs
- Teams seeking funding, exposure, and strategic partnerships
- Influencers and thought leaders passionate about smart living and sustainability
Benefits
- Chance to win a minimum of $50,000 to $100,000 CASH PRIZE
- Selected founders will secure Investment and Funding.
- 2 Winners Selected To Travel To Dubai for Grand Finale in Dec 4th and 5th.
- Networking Opportunities with Investors.
- Exposure For Innovative Ideas.
- 12 Live Pitches With Real-Time Judging.
- Presentations From Local And Global Industry Leaders.
Investment Channel Includes
- HNI International Investors
- Family Houses
- Investment Bankers
- Venture Capitals
How projects will be evaluated
A Jury Will Assess Each Entry Based On:
- Scalability (Potential To Expand).
- Realizability (Feasibility And Maturity).
- Innovativeness (Differentiation And Originality).
- Comprehensibility (Clarity Of Value Proposition).
- Diversity & Team Readiness (Structure And Motivation).
- SDG Impact (Alignment With UN Sustainable Development Goals).
SPARK2050 ROADSHOW SCHEDULE
- 03 July 2025- Japan
- 31 July 2025- Indonesia
- 07 Aug 2025 - Vietnam
- 14 Aug 2025 - Philippines
- 28 Aug 2025 - Australia
- 04 Sep 2025 - Sri Lanka
- 11 Sep 2025 - Malaysia
- 18 Sep 2025 - South Africa
- 23 Sep 2025 - Lesotho
- 09 Oct 2025 - Switzerland
- 30 Oct 2025 - USA
- 13 Nov 2025 - India
- 27 Nov 2025 - Singapore
- 4 & 5 December 2025- Dubai (GRAND FINALE)
👉Secure your Spot Now - https://spark2050.com/business-registration
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Note-
- If you’re only interested in pitching, you can register for free.
- If you're selected to pitch, you'll also receive a free invitation to the exclusive networking events.
- However, if you're not selected to pitch but would still like to join the networking event, a participation fee will apply.
🥂Food and drinks will be provided to keep you energized throughout the event.
About the Ecosystem Organizations:
FAMPOSO- A Global Platform Uniting Family Offices, Investors And Innovators Through Impact- Driven Events. Empowering communities through sustainable investments, influencer-driven commerce, and borderless growth opportunities.
Openfor.co- A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and a collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.
Spark2050- Spark2050 serves as a platform for fostering networking, investment opportunities, and SME fund-raising, while also offering attendees the chance to learn from industry experts and participate in a hackathon.
Founder Institute- The Founder Institute is the world’s largest startup accelerator, helping entrepreneurs around the globe turn ideas into impactful technology companies. With over 7,000 alumni and $1.75BN raised since 2009, FI’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses.
HirePundit- We help build futures by matching individual career goals and dreams with ambitions of dynamic global businesses to fuel mutual growth.
AIM Japan K K - We became fascinated by the idea of discovering the world through design and debug. We realized there is no better way to experience a place right now than through better web design.
AIM 007- OO7 Global Trade is the manufacturing and trading company from India and we import export globally.
America Indian Media- Media and production company likely bridging India and the U.S. through digital storytelling, video, or broadcasting.
Astro- Astro is a globally oriented platform symbolizing connectivity across borders. With a focus likely on satellite, logistics, or global networking services, Astro aims to bridge geographies through smart infrastructure.
Tekbay- Tekbay is a tech innovation company delivering digital solutions across cloud, software, and talent domains. It connects businesses with modern IT services and talent globally, helping scale digital transformation.
Velli Ventures- Velli Ventures is a growth-focused venture capital and strategic advisory firm. With a commitment to empowering startups and enterprises, they provide capital, mentorship, and market access to fuel innovation.
Serious Fluence- Serious Fluence is a branding and communication studio focused on elevating brand voices. They specialize in storytelling, design, and influencer engagement to build impactful brand narratives.