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OpenAI Collaborates with VIBE25 Hackathon in Tokyo

On November 12, 2025, the first edition of the Silicon Valley-based hackathon series, VIBE25, will take place in Tokyo. This highly anticipated event is being co-hosted by Transpose Platform, headquartered in California, and Digital Garage, based in Shibuya, Tokyo. With the announcement of OpenAI as a sponsoring company, excitement is building around this innovative gathering.

Event Overview

The VIBE25 Tokyo hackathon is part of a pre-event leading up to the larger Tokyo Founders’ Day 2025, set to occur on November 14, 2025. Participants in VIBE25 will receive an OpenAI credit worth $50 (approximately 7,500 yen) to assist them in their innovative pursuits. This incentive aims to empower developers and entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed in this competitive environment.

Prizes and Benefits

The hackathon offers an impressive prize pool, generously supported by OpenAI, with cash and credit awards totaling over 1,500,000 yen. The prizes include:

• - 🥇 1st Place (Grand Prize): Approximately 1,500,000 yen ($10,000)
• - 🥈 2nd Place (Runner-Up Prize): Approximately 750,000 yen ($5,000)
• - 🥉 3rd Place (Special Prize): Approximately 375,000 yen ($2,500)

All prizes will be distributed in the form of cash or credit, ensuring that winners can use their earnings productively.

Additionally, each participant will be entitled to the OpenAI credit, although registration on OpenAI is required before use. This initiative underscores the growing collaboration between the hackathon and AI innovation.

Special Awards

Participants will have the opportunity to compete for specific awards, including:

• - Best Product Award
• - Highest Technical Achievement Award
• - Best Venture Capital Investment Award

Evaluation criteria will be based on comprehensive assessments by venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and technical experts. Key aspects including design quality, technical sophistication, and market viability will be thoroughly scrutinized during the judging process.

Special Sessions

Selected teams or award winners may also have the exclusive opportunity to participate in intimate sessions hosted by partners from Y Combinator. These sessions aim to provide teams with invaluable insights and feedback to propel their projects forward.

Host and Sponsor Information

Transpose Platform, based in San Francisco, centers its focus on nurturing early-stage entrepreneurs. As a fund of funds and venture capital entity, it has established strong connections with top-tier funds and accelerators like Y Combinator and Entrepreneur First. Since its inception, Transpose Platform has supported over 83 unicorns and more than 4 decacorns, playing a pivotal role in helping over 1,000 startup ventures.

Digital Garage, located in Shibuya, Tokyo, drives initiatives related to startup support, investment, and open innovation. It aims to form a thriving ecosystem that connects technology with society, fostering advancements that address contemporary challenges.

OpenAI is a renowned AI research institute responsible for developing advanced AI technologies like ChatGPT and GPT-4 Turbo. Through its commitment to supporting developers, OpenAI is instrumental in propagating AI innovations and its societal applications.

For inquiries or further details about the event, please contact:

• - Kyosuke Togami

Transpose Platform
📩 [email protected]
🌐 Transpose Platform

Disclaimer

This release serves solely as an informational resource and does not imply any offers for securities or investment solicitation. Participation in the event does not create any client, advisory, or investment relationship with Transpose Platform.