Special Edition of Kiraboshi Pitch Featuring Startup Collaborations and Innovations

Kiraboshi Pitch Special Edition: January 23, 2026

On January 23, 2026, at the Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB), a unique edition of the Kiraboshi Pitch will be held, focusing on startups emerging from the Matsuo laboratory and other AI startups. This event is organized in collaboration with Kiraboshi Consulting, a part of the Kiraboshi Group, known for its comprehensive services and expertise in finance. The goal is to generate synergies between these promising startups and potential partner enterprises.

What is Kiraboshi Pitch?

Founded in March 2022, Kiraboshi Pitch operates with a goal of creating unicorn companies from Tokyo. Over 44 successful editions have been held, making it a hallmark event for startup support within the Kiraboshi Group. The initiative encourages open innovation by connecting startups with large corporations, SMEs, venture capitalists (VCs), and government agencies.

Objectives of the Event

1. Fostering Open Innovation: The event serves as a platform for collaboration between startups, large firms, VCs, and government bodies, allowing them to explore innovative partnerships.
2. Funding Support for Startups: This special edition focuses on assisting Matsuo lab-originated startups and AI startups in raising funds, thus driving their growth.

The event will feature presentations from six promising AI startups, followed by a unique opportunity for attendees to engage in one-on-one consultations to explore potential collaborations.

If you are interested in:

- Collaborating with promising AI startups
- Networking with large companies, CVCs, or government agencies
- Exploring new business ventures
- Working alongside Matsuo Research Institute

then this event is for you.

Event Details

Organizer: Kiraboshi Financial Group, Kiraboshi Bank
Date and Time: January 23, 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00
Location: TiB (Tokyo Innovation Base), 1st Floor SQUARE-2
(3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
(1 minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station)
Access Information

Target Audience: Businesses seeking to collaborate with promising startups for effective problem-solving.

Participation Fee: ¥3,300 (tax included) per person. Please note that changes or cancellations after ticket purchase are not possible.

Capacity: 100 attendees (up to 2 representatives per company)

Program Schedule

Part 1 (17:00 – 18:05)

1. ARCRA Corporation: Innovating the creative process in architectural design through AI technology.
2. EQUES, Inc.: Development of specialized LLM for pharmaceutical and energy sectors.
3. Elith, Inc.: Providing reliable and safe AI for finance and manufacturing domains, based on deep domain understanding.
4. SCIEN, Inc.: Addressing challenges in corporate settings using SCIENCE to create reproducible ROI and provide ongoing support for implementation.
5. HIBARI, Inc.: Resolving field issues through Digital Twin and AI, from problem detection to solution.
6. Portus AI, Inc.: Enabling proactive AI to autonomously perform business operations and automate information gathering online.

Part 2 (18:10 – 20:00)

Individual consultations and networking session.

Application Process:
Applications can be submitted through the provided link.
Application Deadline:
Initial deadline: December 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Extended deadline: January 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM
Extensions may be considered to accommodate more participants.

For inquiries regarding the event:
Contact the Startup Studio (SS) department at Kiraboshi Bank via email: [email protected]