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Tokyo InnoWeek · Feb 15–19, 2027

Tokyo Innovation Week 2027

Five days. One city. A citywide innovation festival, with the Venture Café Global Gathering as its Thursday pillar. Tokyo · February 15–19, 2027.

A full week staged across Tokyo with dozens of partners, public affiliate events, curated tours and summits, and closed-door invite-only rooms, all anchored by the Global Gathering. Orchestrated by Venture Café and powered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Where
Citywide · Tokyo
When
Feb 15–19 (5 days)
Anchored by
Thursday · Global Gathering

How the week works

COnnect, Showcase,
& Discover.

For one week, Tokyo Innovation Week fills the city with events hosted by dozens of partners, in venues and districts all over Tokyo, open and invite-only alike. The moment it all builds toward is the Global Gathering on Thursday, the flagship day that brings the whole week together.

◆ a whole city activated, with one flagship day at its heart
Mon–Fri · Feb 15–19 · Citywide

All week, all over Tokyo

Dozens of partners staging events across the city: some open to everyone, some ticketed, some invite-only.

Ecosystem Activations

Open · citywide

Ecosystem Tours

Hosted by local partners

Venture Café Global Gathering

Open

Ecosystem Builders Summit

Ticketed - For innovation ecosystem architects

Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)

Japan DeepTech Showcase

Curated Matchmaking & Cultural Experiences

Open

Partners & organizers

Host aN ECOSYSTEM ACTIVATION.

Tokyo Innovation Week is built by its partners. Run your own event under the citywide banner, bring your community into the week, and help create the ecosystem experience across Tokyo.

  • Greater visibility as a partner — your brand featured across the week’s promotion and the official program.
  • Citywide audience — tap into the public buzz and international footfall of the week.
  • Listed on GatherUs — your event inside the one unified program.
  • Talent collisions — connect local and international ecosystem builders.

Apply to host an event→

Rolling applications · reviewed with local ecosystem partners

The Tokyo advantage

A gateway and a
live learning lab.

Tokyo is a masterclass in how a mega-city deploys public-private collaborations, municipal grants, and infrastructure redesigns to build cities that foster innovation. Attending delivers an indispensable dual advantage.

GATEWAY

Pan-Asian Networks

Use Tokyo as your strategic launchpad to connect your regional hub, fund, or innovation district directly into Asia's expanding tech markets and…

STRATEGY

Tokyo's Ecosystem Playbook

Gain firsthand insight into the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's aggressive urban and deep-tech deployment models.

CO-CREATION

Global Peer Benchmarking

Stand alongside ecosystem architects from 85+ countries to pressure-test models and share live playbooks that keep physical assets economically self-sustaining.

Who it's for

The whole ecosystem, in one city.

Tokyo Innovation Week is for innovators of every kind. Come for the events across the city and if you're building or enabling ecosystems, that's who the Ecosystem Builders Summit convenes on Wednesday.

1

Innovators

The people turning ideas into ventures and impact.

FoundersResearchersCreators
2

Startups

Early to growth-stage companies scaling into new markets.

Pre-seed → Series BScaleupsAlumni
3

Investors

Capital backing the next generation of companies.

VCsAngelsDFIs
4

Corporates

Open-innovation and venture teams seeking partners.

Corporate VCOpen innovationR&D
5

Government

Public-sector leaders shaping ecosystems and policy.

City officialsInnovation agenciesEconomic development
The week is built by its partners

Host an ecosystem activation.

Partners host the public affiliate events; open and public-facing gatherings that give the week its citywide buzz. Run whatever best showcases your corner of the ecosystem.

1

Learn & Build

HANDS-ON

Workshops, masterclasses & hackathons

Skill-building and build sprints where your community rolls up its sleeves and makes something.

2

Amplify

SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS

Pitch events, demo days & matchmaking

Put startups in front of investors and partners — and connect the right people to the right deals.

3

Connect & Showcase

OPEN DOORS

Networking, lunches, open houses & panels

Socials, open-door sessions, and conversations — anything that showcases innovation and brings people together.

4

Be Creative

MAKE IT FUN

Experiential & social

Wellness runs and TechWalks, game nights, rooftop parties — anything unconventional. Life should be fun, and so should this week. Surprise us.

Apply to host an event →

CIC Tokyo

Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

Apply to make your event part of Innovation Week!

How are you taking part?参加方法を選んでください

Choose one to continue.いずれかを選択して進んでください。

Paid service. Match not guaranteed.We’ll try to find a venue partner for your program. Options and pricing are shared when we follow up.有料サービス。マッチングは保証されません。プログラムに合う会場パートナーを探すよう努めます。選択肢と料金は追ってご案内します。
Small service fee. Match not guaranteed.We’ll try to find a program partner for your space. Options and pricing are shared when we follow up.少額のサービス料がかかります。マッチングは保証されません。会場に合うプログラムパートナーを探すよう努めます。選択肢と料金は追ってご案内します。

About you主催者情報

Hosted events before?イベント主催経験

Your eventイベント内容

Event typeイベント形式

TopicsトピックPick 1 to 3. These help attendees find your event.1〜3つ選択してください。参加者がイベントを見つけやすくなります。

Who can attend?参加対象

Language使用言語

Most programming is expected to be in English.プログラムの多くは英語で実施される予定です。

When and where日時・会場

Preferred date(s)希望日Pick every day that works.可能な日をすべて選択してください。

Eligible event period is Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 19, excluding 12 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, February 18.開催可能期間は2月15日（月）から2月19日（金）までです。ただし、2月18日（木）12:00〜21:00は除きます。

Time of day時間帯

Venue会場

Interested in sponsoring Tokyo InnoWeek?Tokyo InnoWeekへの協賛にご興味はありますか？ Optional任意

Sponsors get added visibility across the week. We’ll follow up with options.協賛いただくと、期間中の露出が高まります。詳細は追ってご案内します。

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until December 18. You’ll hear back within 10 business days.申請は12月18日まで随時審査します。10営業日以内にご連絡します。

About you主催者情報

Hosted events before?イベント主催経験

Your eventイベント内容

Event typeイベント形式

TopicsトピックPick 1 to 3. These help attendees find your event.1〜3つ選択してください。参加者がイベントを見つけやすくなります。

Who can attend?参加対象

Language使用言語

Most programming is expected to be in English.プログラムの多くは英語で実施される予定です。

When and where日時・会場

Preferred date(s)希望日Pick every day that works.可能な日をすべて選択してください。

Eligible event period is Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 19, excluding 12 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, February 18.開催可能期間は2月15日（月）から2月19日（金）までです。ただし、2月18日（木）12:00〜21:00は除きます。

Time of day時間帯

Interested in sponsoring Tokyo InnoWeek?Tokyo InnoWeekへの協賛にご興味はありますか？ Optional任意

Sponsors get added visibility across the week. We’ll follow up with options.協賛いただくと、期間中の露出が高まります。詳細は追ってご案内します。

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until December 18. You’ll hear back within 10 business days.申請は12月18日まで随時審査します。10営業日以内にご連絡します。

About you主催者情報

Hosted events before?イベント主催経験

Your venue会場情報

Capacity収容人数

Venue type会場タイプ Optional任意

Topics you’d welcome受け入れたいトピックOptional. Helps us match the right program to your space.任意。会場に合うプログラムのマッチングに役立ちます。

Availability利用可能日時

Available date(s)利用可能日Pick every day that works.可能な日をすべて選択してください。

Eligible event period is Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 19, excluding 12 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, February 18.開催可能期間は2月15日（月）から2月19日（金）までです。ただし、2月18日（木）12:00〜21:00は除きます。

Time of day時間帯

Interested in sponsoring Tokyo InnoWeek?Tokyo InnoWeekへの協賛にご興味はありますか？ Optional任意

Sponsors get added visibility across the week. We’ll follow up with options.協賛いただくと、期間中の露出が高まります。詳細は追ってご案内します。

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until December 18. You’ll hear back within 10 business days.申請は12月18日まで随時審査します。10営業日以内にご連絡します。

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All builds toward Thursday
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The Pillar · Thursday, Feb 18

The Global Gathering

The flagship day the whole week points to — where a global innovation community convenes to make things happen.

Learn more
Mon
15
Ecosystem Tours & Affiliate Partner Events
Tue
16
Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) Open House
Wed
17
Ecosystem Builders Summit
Thu ★
18
Global Gathering
Fri
19
Ecosystem Affiliate Events & Closing
Last year in Tokyo

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2,200+ leaders, 85+ countries, one city fully activated across previous Global Gatherings. Watch the 2026 recap.

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