IVS Kyoto

IVS Kyoto is Japan’s premier startup conference, uniting entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from around the world.

Established in 2007, it serves as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies, fostering global collaboration, and addressing pressing societal challenges. The event features a diverse lineup of speakers, including industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, who engage in discussions on topics ranging from deep tech to sustainability.

A central highlight of IVS Kyoto is the IVS Startup Market, an exhibition space that hosts hundreds of startups over several days. This dynamic environment facilitates meaningful interactions between startups, investors, and corporate partners, promoting business development and investment opportunities. Each booth is typically managed by a startup’s founder or executive, ensuring authentic and direct engagement.

The conference also introduces thematic zones focusing on areas such as deep tech, climate tech, and health tech. These zones aim to spotlight breakthrough solutions addressing global issues like food security, clean energy, and aging populations. By concentrating on these critical sectors, IVS Kyoto contributes to the advancement of innovative approaches to some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Beyond the main conference, IVS Kyoto offers side events and programs designed to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators. Initiatives like IVS Youth engage students in entrepreneurial thinking, while various networking sessions and workshops provide attendees with opportunities to collaborate and share ideas. Through these efforts, IVS Kyoto continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Japan and beyond.