OIST and Lifetime Ventures are proud to announce our second OIST-Lifetime Startup Elevate conference, taking place on September 29-30, 2025. This exclusive event aims to accelerate global investment into Japan's thriving deep tech ecosystem, with a strategic focus on healthcare and sustainability innovations.
Startup Elevate 2025 offers a comprehensive program designed to foster meaningful connections between innovators and investors through:
- Competitive pitch contests
- Expert-led panel sessions
- Interactive poster presentations
- Strategic networking opportunities
The inaugural conference in April 2024 successfully connected 41 early-stage startups with over 100 investors from Okinawa, Japan, and international markets. For more information about last year's event, please visit our conference report.
Participation Opportunities
For Startups: Applications are now open for innovative companies interested in presenting at our pitch competition.
For Sponsors: We invite forward-thinking organizations to support this pivotal event through various sponsorship packages.
For complete details, application information, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the official event website.
