Experience Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem like never before! This is the Venture Café Global Gathering Fringe Program.
Everyone Talks About Japan’s Innovation — Few Get to Experience It From the Inside.
The Innovation Bridge Tokyo experience is a one-week intensive tour program designed to connect global innovators with Greater Tokyo’s vibrant startup ecosystem.
The tour offers curated visits to Tokyo’s leading startup incubators, accelerators and corporate innovation hubs, along with exclusive meetings with key policy-makers in the Japanese ecosystem.
Through this immersive experience, participants will gain deeper insights into the Japanese market, explore opportunities for future collaboration, and contribute to the seeds of positive Collective Impact on a global scale.
Tickets
Registration for the tour has concluded.
* Limited to 30 exclusive spots
* Program is subject to change
* Flights and accommodation are not included
* Payments must be completed within 10 days of application
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made by January 23, 2026: 50% refund from the total service amount
• By February 8, 2026: 25% refund of the total service amount
• On or After Feb. 9, 2026: No refund
*All refunds exclude the non-refundable handling fee
Who Should Join
Ecosystem Builders
looking to connect their local innovation hubs with Tokyo’s ecosystem
Startups
interested in entering the Japanese market and building real connections with key stakeholders
Public institutions or universities
exploring joint programs (MOUs, global accelerators, etc.) with Japan
Growth-stage startups
seeking partnerships or investment opportunities in Japan
Policy makers and innovation leaders
wanting to understand how Tokyo supports startups and open innovation
One week of Tokyo Tour
February 16th – February 20th, 2026
Monday
Greeting at CIC Tokyo & Toranomon Hills Tour
What Welcome remarks from executives of CIC Tokyo and Venture Café Tokyo Guided tour of key innovation hubs within Toranomon Hills including…
Round Table State of Japan's Innovation Ecosystem
What Gain key insights into Japan’s dynamic innovation landscape, including: An overview of the innovation ecosystem in Japan Understanding the unique characteristics…
Food Innovation Dinner at GIC
An immersive culinary experience at Gastronomy Innovation Campus exploring the future of food in Japan: - Discover trends and innovations in Japan’s…
Tuesday
Deep Dive into Tsukuba Deep Tech Ecosystem
What Explore one of Japan’s leading science and technology hubs through a curated deep tech tour: Discover the Tsukuba innovation ecosystem, renowned…
TiB Tour
What Gain firsthand insight into Tokyo’s startup support strategy through: A guided tour of Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) and its key functions…
Global Partner Matching by StartupLady
TBD
Wednesday
Executive Power Lunch
A high-level luncheon bringing together key players in Tokyo’s innovation landscape: - Engage with influential stakeholders across Tokyo’s startup ecosystem - Gain…
Fujitsu UVANCE INNOVATION STUDIO Tour & Round Table
What Experience Fujitsu’s cutting-edge innovation hub and engage in an insightful discussion: Tour Fujitsu’s newly launched innovation center, UVANCE Learn how a…
YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT
What Venture Café Tokyo’s satelite program in Yokohama: YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT is Venture Café's latest innovation exchange program Participants can expand their networks…
Thursday
Japan Food Tech Experience
Venture Café Global Gathering
Friday
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