FROM JAPAN TO THE WORLD Uzumasa NINJA PITCH
OVERVIEW
天華布武
Uzumasa is creating new history. Kyoto, the ancient capital, has long been the center of Japan’s politics and culture. Known as the "city of movies," Kyoto’s Uzumasa area is launching a new media park concept. By combining Uzumasa's history and culture with various startups, a leading open innovation hub is born. Uzumasa NINJA PITCH is a pitch contest to meet NINJA-startups capable of co-creating new culture in Uzumasa, Kyoto.
CONCEPT
Innovate in Uzumasa, Kyoto.
THEME
- Recruiting presenters for the Uzumasa NINJA PITCH event, initiated in Kyoto and focused on entertainment startups. (Grand prize: 1 million yen).
- Exceptional participants receive support aligned with the Uzumasa Media Park concept, backed by Kyoto Prefecture, and business collaborations with Toei and Shochiku.
- Looking for innovative startups that will make a global impact from Kyoto, a city with historical and traditional significance.
PITCH RULES
5-minute pitch followed by 5-minute Q&A.
＊Pitches can be in Japanese or English.
AWARDS
- Grand Prize
- 1 million yen
amulapo Inc.
Ko Matsuhiro
Transforming the world with the Uzumasa Media Park concept × space.
Profile
'Space Tea Ceremony Mujuan' - Additional Awards
- 500,000 yen
Pit-Step Inc.
Jun Misaki
AI-powered game studio: Creating "Twitch-friendly" interactive games at lower costs than traditional studios.
Profile
EVENT DETAILS
(33 Omuro Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu)
SPEAKERS
JUDGES
- 鈴木一弥Kazuya Suzuki(京都府 副知事) Profile
- 小嶋雄嗣Yuji Kojima(東映（株）取締役 京都撮影所長)Profile
- 森川朋彦Tomohiko Morikawa(松竹ベンチャーズ(株)取締役・常務執行役員)Profile
- 山本敏行Toshiyuki Yamamoto(日本エンジェル投資家協会)Profile
- 鈴木萌子Moeko Suzuki(一般社団法人 Startup Lady 代表理事)Profile
- Quan CutterQuan Cutter(Qrea8iv株式会社)Profile
- 中山淳雄Atsuo Nakayama(エンタメ社会学者)Profile
- 田中大祐Daisuke Tanaka（一般社団法人 ジャンプダイ）Profile
- 堀内健后 Kengo HoriuchiCarbide Ventures Management株式会社 Profile
MC
- 桂三輝KATSURA SUNSHINEProfile
NINJA PITCH AFTER PARTY
