AGORA and Partners Announce the Champions of LEVEL UP STAGE 2025 Business Contest

LEVEL UP STAGE 2025: Celebrating Innovation in Business

The LEVEL UP STAGE 2025, a business support contest focused on accelerating entrepreneurial ventures, recently concluded its final selection event. Hosted by AGORA, in collaboration with the Machida new industry creation center and the Tama Shinkin Bank, this year’s contest saw an impressive 182 application entries, surpassing last year's participation numbers significantly.

This competitive platform aims to enhance the business capabilities of applicants, providing a structured selection process that spans approximately six months. During this period, participants get opportunities to refine their business plans through a series of mentorship and evaluation stages, ensuring that their ventures transition to new levels of professionalism and viability.

The final contest was held on November 11, where the first place winner was announced among the six finalists who showcased their innovative business concepts. As in previous years, the contest wrapped up with the decision to archive the final event videos, allowing everyone interested to revisit the excitement. The footage will be available on the official website starting November 17.