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DATERISE! 2025 - A Milestone for Startups in Sendai

In an exciting development, Zero One Booster, a leading company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced its management of DATERISE! 2025, the first large-scale global startup event in Sendai. This event is a significant step in promoting the city's innovation ecosystem and fostering economic growth through startups.

Sendai argues that startups serve as engines for economic growth, and the city is committed to supporting their development while nurturing the next generation of talent. The DATERISE! 2025 event follows this commitment and is set to take place on August 23, 2025, at the prestigious Westin Hotel Sendai and Urban Net Sendai Chuo Building YUINOS.

The event's central theme is 'Global', showcasing the allure of startups originating from Sendai and the Tohoku region to both domestic and international audiences. The city has been proactively nurturing socially responsible startups and boasts the vibrancy of Tohoku University’s startups, recognized as an International Top Research University. DATERISE! 2025 aims to facilitate connections between local startups and global investors, catalyzing their journey toward international challenges. Moreover, as a recognized Startup Ecosystem City since 2020, Sendai aims to present its conducive environment for startups to flourish and grow.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: DATERISE! 2025
• - Date: August 23, 2025
• - Venue: Westin Hotel Sendai / Urban Net Sendai Chuo Building YUINOS
• - Organizer: City of Sendai
• - Co-organizers: Tohoku University, Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Miyagi Prefecture, Michinoku Academia-based Startup Co-Creation Platform, JETRO Sendai, NTT Urban Development
• - Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Event Page: DATERISE! 2025

Call for Participation

The event will include a significant initiative, the DATERISE! PITCH CONTEST, designed for startups aiming for global expansion. The winning startup will receive support for entering the Singapore market, aiding their pursuit of international growth. Applications for startups to join the pitch competition officially opened on May 7th.

In addition, local startups are invited to participate in the BOOTH AREA, where they can network and engage with visitors, and take part in Yenichi ENNICHI, a festive area where attendees can enjoy products and services from startups with a summer festival vibe. All applications for participating startups started on May 7th as well.

Moreover, sponsorship opportunities are currently available for companies and organizations wishing to support the event, aiding in forging connections between startups and the community.

The occasion will also feature enlightening activities including keynote speeches from renowned entrepreneurs, panel discussions between successful startups, and workshops aimed at the next generation of innovators.

Preceding Events

On the eve of DATERISE! 2025, August 22, 2025, the Startup World Cup Tohoku Qualifiers will be held in Sendai for the first time. This major pitch event, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures (USA, California), takes place across 100+ regions globally. Startups that win the regional qualifiers will gain access to the grand finals in San Francisco in October, vying for a grand investment prize of $1 million.

Both days, August 22nd and 23rd, promise to be remarkable, showcasing the vibrant startup culture and the passionate energy of the Tohoku region. For the application for participating startups and inquiries, visit Application Form and Inquiry Form respectively.

Join us in making history and witness the dynamism of the startup world at DATERISE! 2025!