Toraru to Present at StartmeupHK Festival 2025
Toraru Inc., headquartered in Kobe, Japan, has announced its participation in the StartmeupHK Festival 2025, one of Asia's largest startup events, taking place in Hong Kong from November 3-7, 2025. The event, co-hosted by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, and InvestHK, aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
On November 3rd at 1:09 PM, Toraru will pitch as a semi-finalist in the Global Fast Track 2025 competition, showcasing its groundbreaking service, GENCHI. The company will also exhibit in the startup showcase area of the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 3rd and 4th, where they will introduce GENCHI, a virtual teleportation service.
Purpose of Participation and Future Outlook
The participation is designed to expand Toraru's presence in international markets, specifically targeting China and other Asian countries to raise funds and establish partnerships. Hong Kong has become a significant innovation gateway, and Toraru aims to leverage this platform to share the immense potential of its technology.
Highlighting GENCHI
GENCHI represents a revolutionary approach to mobility, allowing users to undertake tasks or experiences in distant locations without physically traveling. This service addresses common barriers that hinder mobility, such as time constraints, financial limitations, or health issues, and provides a futuristic solution by enabling virtual presence in various locations.
During the exhibition, attendees will have the opportunity to experience DEMO sessions where they can control remote gig workers in Tokyo's Asakusa and Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, via a joystick and microphone. Participants can virtually teleport their likeness to these locations and engage in activities such as shopping, networking, and support tasks, showcasing the innovative possibilities of modern mobility.
The Significance of the Event
The Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025 marks a significant milestone, celebrating ten years of the two integral events. It expects to gather over 37,000 attendees from more than 100 regions globally, featuring over 800 speakers and 700 sponsors and exhibitors. The event will showcase advancements across multiple fields, including FinTech, Web3, AI, GreenTech, HealthTech, Biotech, and PropTech, providing an excellent networking opportunity for startups, investors, and industry leaders.
Toraru's Mission
Toraru Inc. is committed to creating a world where anyone can travel freely, and disparities are eliminated. Through GENCHI, the company aspires to redefine travel experiences and bridge the gap between cultures and accessibility.
This event represents a critical opportunity for Toraru to communicate the value of mobility and the enjoyment it brings, while solidifying its role within the global innovation landscape.
For further information on Toraru and its services, visit their official Instagram and X accounts.