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‐Meet with Swiss Startups and more!-
September 16th Tue, 2025 1:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. (JST) - Hybrid Event!

Promising startups from the globe gather in Osaka!

During the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, international startups are coming to Osaka to showcase their cutting-edge technologies and services.
Osaka Springboard highlights innovative startups — particularly from Switzerland — bringing world-class ideas to Japan.
More than just a pitch event, this is a platform for meaningful business matching with Japanese companies, focused on co-creation, strategic partnerships, and new ventures.

＜Highlights＞

  • Global innovation fueled by the momentum of Expo 2025
  • Opportunities for networking, collaboration, and investment
  • A chance to discover the latest in technology and business models

Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the global startup ecosystem — right here in Osaka!

Register Here

Event Summary

Date and time
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 1:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. (JST)
Location
【Venue】Knowledge Theater
(4th Floor, Grand Front Osaka North Building, 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan)
【Online Viewer】 Zoom Webinar
*A link to watch, will be sent to those registering by the day prior to the event.
Target Audience
・Large and medium-sized companies (Japanese companies interested in overseas startups that areconsidering business collaboration with startups)
・Investors, VCs, CVCs, and financial institutions
・Government agencies and local governments

※We do not accept participationfor the purpose of sales.
※We reserve the right to refuse applications from thosewe deem to be ineligible for the program.
Capacity
【On-site】100 Visitors
【Online】 Unlimited
Fees
Free
Pitch Language
English
Application Deadline
Until the day of the event
Organizer
Osaka Business Development Agency
Osaka Innovation Hub
Co-host
Tech Osaka Summit 2025
Executive Committee for a New Global Startup Event
In cooperation with


Community partner
Swissnex

Program Schedule

Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025
1:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. (JST)
13:00
Opening
13:05
Startup Pitches（5 – 6companies）
14:05
Keynote Speech by Overseas VC (20 minutes)
Current Trends in the Global Venture Capital
by Ms. Jackie Carmel
14:25
Break (10 minutes)
14:35
Startup Pitches（5 – 6companies）
15:35
Award Time+Closing
15:45
End

*On the same day, from 10:00 to 11:30 in the morning,
there will be individual business meetings with the presenting startups.
If you are interested, please contact the secretariat by email separately.

Businesses Presenting

「Discription of Business」Click here
AVAtronics
AI noise cancellation — powerful, efficient, and ready for hearables, OTC aids & transport.
NovoViz
Cutting-Edge single-photon imaging sensors for vision systems: smaller, faster and smarter.
Flowgen
Reaching Energy & Sustainability Targets with a Disruptive Renewable Energy Solution
Kido Dynamics
Understand people’s mobility patterns to make faster, better and more informed decisions
LAIFE
Nexnote is an AI-powered voice recording and transcription tool for doctors and dentists for the Japanese
Therabuddy
Your Fun Buddy for Mental Wellbeing
DuoKey
DuoKey enables organizations to securely use cloud and AI services with advanced encryption technologies while protecting sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Workist
Workist: AI-powered multilingual document processing to dramatically reduce time and costs in procurement and sales administration.
Greenhope
Greenhope develops patented sustainable materials to tackle plastic waste, microplastics, and carbon emissions.

Technology that automatically optimizes landfill gas whilst cutting emissions and producing green energy.
Keynote Speaker

Talk Theme:
Current Trends in the Global Venture Capital

Jackie Carmel
Managing Director of Endeavor Catalyst
As Managing Director of *Endeavor Catalyst, Jackie oversees fundraising and investor relations to support entrepreneurs in emerging markets around the world. She holds a BA in International Studies and a BS in Economics from the Huntsman Program at the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton). Prior to joining Endeavor, she worked in strategic partnerships at Google and in investment banking at JPMorgan. She currently lives in San Francisco with her husband and four children.
*Endever Fund
https://beyondthebillion.com/our-partners/endeavor-catalyst-fund/
Commentator
Hidemi Naganuma
Apprecia Capital
Founding General Partner & CEO
Hidemi began her career in investment banking, specializing in M&A and equity markets. She then gained experience at a U.S. unicorn startup and in VC before founding Apprecia Capital. Based in Switzerland, Apprecia Capital is a VC fund focused on deep tech across Europe. Hidemi actively fosters collaboration and co-creation between cutting-edge European technologies and Japanese companies.
Brian Lim
COO, Encognize GK
Brian is the COO of Encognize GK, supporting startups and SMBs in global expansion through market entry strategies and business partnerships. Previously APAC Head of Startup Programmes at Rainmaking, he collaborated with corporates and governments to drive growth opportunities. His expertise spans electric mobility, energy, TravelTech, and construction, with a strong passion for SportsTech.

How to Join

■For those who wish to attend in person:
Please register in advance and come to the venue on the day of the event.

■For those who wish to attend online:
The event will be streamed live via Zoom Webinar.
To watch, you will need an internet-connected device such as a PC or smartphone.
*If you plan to watch on a smartphone, please install the Zoom app beforehand.

【Additional Information】
・We will send the viewing URL by email by the day before the event.
・On the event day, please join using the URL provided in the email.
Register Here
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Related to This Event

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please visit the websites below

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Inquiries
OSAKA SPRINGBOARD Office (Osaka Innovation Hub)
〒530-0011
7F Knowledge Capital Tower C, Grand Front Osaka, Ofuka-cho 3-1, Kita-ku, Osaka
06-6359-3004
osb@obda.or.jp
(Mon. ~ Fri. 10:00-18:00
*Excluding holidays and New Year's period)
Osaka Innovation Hub
Osaka Startup Ecosystem
Projects related to the Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) and the Osaka Startup Ecosystem are carried out by the Osaka Bureau of Industry and Commerce
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