The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is pleased to announce the launch of applications for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Asia’s largest innovation conference. Taking place from Monday April 27 to Wednesday April 29 (a public holiday) at Tokyo Big Sight, the three-day event will bring together startups, investors, research institutions, corporations, and global city government representatives to co-create solutions to urban challenges.
With the vision of achieving a Sustainable city through High technology, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 will serve as a platform where diverse players from around the world—including startups driving innovation, investors, large corporations, universities, and rapidly growing companies with globally recognized technologies—can come together, meet and interact, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and generating innovation and new initiatives to address pressing global issues.
Event Overview
Dates:
- Monday April 27 and Tuesday April 28, 2026 – Business attendees only
- Wednesday April 29 (a public holiday), 2026 – Open to the public
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1-4 (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Invitation to Exhibitors, Participants, and Partners
Booth Exhibitors
- Participants: Businesses interested in exhibiting at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026
- Application period: September 19 to December 10, 2025 (overseas applicants until December 31, 2025)
- Language: English
- Details & Application
Pitch Contest “SusHi Tech Challenge 2026”
- Participants: Startups interested in participating in the pitch contest
- Prize: Grand Prize JPY 10 million
- Application Period: September 19 to December 10, 2025 (overseas applicants until December 31, 2025)
- Event Dates: Semi-Final: April 27, 2026 / Final: April 28, 2026
- Language: English
- Details & Application
Partners
- Corporate partners interested in collaborating to shape SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026: please visit here for details and to apply.
Government partners (national, regional, and city governments) interested in showcasing at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026: please visit here for details and to apply.
Reference
Information about SusHi Tech Tokyo will be shared regularly through the channels below. Please stay tuned for updates, and feel free to reach out with any inquiries.
https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/
Social Media:
- X (Japanese): @SusHiTech_SUJP
- X (English): @SusHiTech_SUEN
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusHiTechTokyoStartup
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sushi-tech-tokyo
This initiative is part of the “Tokyo 2050 Strategy,” specifically promoting Strategy 10: creating an environment where startups can emerge and thrive.