STORIUM Unveils Complete Website Revamp to Enhance User Experience and Expand Content Scope

STORIUM Completely Revamps Its Website

On July 7, 2025, Grand Story Inc. announced a complete overhaul of its online platform, STORIUM. This is a significant move aimed at enhancing user experience and broadening its content offerings to facilitate connections among various stakeholders in the innovation sector, including startups, investors, and academia.

About STORIUM

STORIUM is an exclusive online platform operating on an invitation-only basis, bringing together nearly 800 entities from various sectors to solve the information asymmetry that often hampers innovation. Since its inception, it has successfully facilitated over 2,400 new opportunities for startups, maintaining an impressive response rate of over 70%. This achievement reflects the platform's commitment to creating a psychologically safe communication environment and providing meaningful connections that drive business forward.

In addition to online interactions, STORIUM also hosts diverse community events that blend offline and online formats. It promotes collaboration among startups, corporate innovators, and local governments through unique programs and workshops designed to foster actionable networking and learning opportunities. A recent highlight includes the “SEED NEXT FORCE” program, which connects local startups with investors for one-on-one interactions while extending outreach beyond metropolitan areas.

Comprehensive Website Overhaul

The revamped STORIUM website aims to become a more public-oriented platform, allowing for greater accessibility to those looking to connect and collaborate across regional, industrial, generational, and cultural lines. To achieve this, the following enhancements have been made:

1. New Corporate Search Area for Non-Logged-in Users: This feature allows visitors to view information about registered companies without the need to log in, thereby broadening the reach of innovators’ endeavors.

2. Launch of Interview Media “STORY”: This new initiative will spotlight participants tackling social issues and driving innovation, creating compelling content that fosters connections and empathy among its audience.

3. Complete UI/UX Overhaul: The user interface and experience have been significantly improved to offer a more intuitive and visually appealing platform, accommodating users of all levels—especially newcomers.

New Brand Design

Accompanying the website launch is a redesigned brand logo that symbolizes a collaborative space where leaders from various sectors can converge. This visual representation aligns with the essence of STORIUM, which stands for “a place to generate rich stories for the next generation.”

Future Prospects

Innovation arises from connections among diverse stakeholders, but such interactions have traditionally relied on limited opportunities like accelerator programs or pitch events. STORIUM sets itself apart by providing a continuous networking environment for startups, large enterprises, governmental bodies, research institutions, and financial entities.

Moving forward, STORIUM will enhance its infrastructure by regularly updating participant information and collaboration needs, allowing for more authentic matching. The integration of dedicated catalysts and cutting-edge technologies like generative AI promises to transform serendipitous meetings into essential engagements that lead to fundraising and co-creation efforts.

This platform is positioned to grow as Japan's leading innovation hub while adhering to global standards. In addressing increasing societal challenges and rapid industry changes, STORIUM emphasizes the importance of strategic collaborations across regions, organizations, and sectors.

In conclusion, STORIUM is dedicated to evolving its role as a core infrastructure supporting vital collaborations, further driving regional initiatives and academic partnerships while also fostering global outreach and cooperation. By continuing to address the structural challenges of information disparity across borders, STORIUM aims to empower innovators worldwide with new opportunities for collaboration and funding.

About Grand Story Inc.

Founded on May 8, 2019, Grand Story Inc. operates STORIUM, focusing on creating a new industry innovation platform alongside related events. Located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, the company invites passionate individuals eager to make impactful connections in society and industry to join their mission.

For inquiries, please contact:
Grand Story Inc. Public Relations Department
E-mail: info@granstory.jp

Discover more about STORIUM at STORIUM's official site.