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Tokyo Venture Company Championship 2025: Applications Open

The seventh edition of the Tokyo Venture Company Championship, supported by the government of Tokyo and the Cabinet Office, has officially started accepting applications! This annual event is one of Japan's largest pitch contests for venture companies, with the theme of "Generating the Next Generation of Unicorn Companies from Tokyo."

Seeking Promising Startups

The championship invites dynamic and innovative venture firms that have the potential to lead the Japanese economy into the future. This year, the contest features two categories based on business phases: the "Unicorn Division" and the "Chickorn Division."

• - Unicorn Division: For startups with an annual revenue (actual or projected) of over 100 million yen, from establishment to growth market IPO.
• - Chickorn Division: For emerging companies with an annual revenue (actual or projected) of less than 100 million yen, established within the past 1 to 5 years.

If you're eager to test your company's capabilities and discover new growth opportunities, this is the perfect platform to do so!

How to Enter

The pre-registration process is quick and straightforward, taking approximately three minutes to complete. You can submit your application via the following link:
Pre-Registration Form
Please note that the deadline for pre-registration is November 3, 2025, at 23:59.

Important Schedule

The contest will feature a series of evaluations to ensure thorough assessments of the participating ventures. Key dates include:

• - November 2025: Document screening
• - December 2025: Online presentation screenings
• - Late February 2026: In-person presentation screenings scheduled to take place at Tunnel Tokyo, Shinagawa Ward.

For further details concerning the schedule and other information, please refer to the entry form.

Who Can Apply?

Interested candidates are encouraged to refer back to the entry form for complete entry requirements and guidelines.
Eligibility is based on the fore-mentioned revenue criteria for each division. Ensuring your startup meets these criteria will put you on the path towards success in the competition.

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We look forward to seeing your application and hope to play a role in your entrepreneurial journey towards becoming a leading figure in the industry.