An Official Side Event of TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND
In collaboration with Vancouver Impact, 01Booster, Techshake, and Venture Café Tokyo
（日本語は英語の後にあります）
Asia. Canada. India. Startups, investors, and ecosystem builders from around the world are coming together in Nagoya.
Hear what's happening across global startup scenes, then turn to the person next to you and keep the conversation going. Five sessions run through the afternoon while networking stays open from start to finish — drop in for what interests you, or spend the whole time making connections.
Whether you're an international founder looking for partners in Japan, or a Japanese company ready to work with startups from abroad, this is where crossing borders begins.
Event Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 13:00–19:00 (JST)
Venue: Marubeni Innovation Lab Agora
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Admission: Free (registration required)
Format: Sessions + networking (come and go as you like)
Language: English and Japanese
Who Should Attend
Corporates and SMEs exploring collaboration with international startups
VCs and CVCs investing in startups
International startups and investors seeking partners in Central Japan
Anyone following global startup trends
Networking is open throughout the event, 13:00–19:00.
13:00–14:00 | ASIA RISING
Hosted by Techshake
Asia's startup ecosystems are moving fast. What's happening on the ground — and where are the connection points with Japan and Nagoya?
Speakers: Coming soon
14:00–15:00 | CLIMATE BRIDGE
Canada × Central Japan Climate Tech Panel: Startups and Corporates Co-Creating Real-World Hydrogen and Decarbonization Solutions
Hosted by Vancouver Impact
Decarbonization depends on bringing climate technologies such as hydrogen and CO2 capture into real-world use. Niterra Co., Ltd. (NGK Spark Plug), major Chubu corporations, and Canadian climate tech startups discuss:
Hydrogen initiatives in the Chubu region
The current landscape of Canadian startups
How startups and large corporations can best collaborate
Speakers:
Ryuichi Nojiri, Niterra Co., Ltd.
An energy company from the Chubu region (TBC)
Canadian startups (Hydra Energy, Svante, and others; TBC)
Moderator: Hiroki Kudo, Vancouver Impact Ltd.
15:00–16:00 | REVERSE PITCH
The tables are turned: VCs, CVCs, and accelerator programs from Japan and abroad pitch to startups — what they're looking for and what they can offer.
Speakers: Coming soon
16:00–17:00 | CENTRAL ASIA
Japan–Central Asia Startup Ecosystem — Exploring the Next Growth Market and Opportunities for Collaboration through Uzbekistan
Hosted by 01Booster
With its abundant natural resources, young population, and rapid digitalization, Central Asia is attracting growing global attention as an emerging growth market. Japan is also strengthening economic and industrial ties with the region through the "Central Asia plus Japan" Dialogue framework.
Among Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan stands out with an annual GDP growth rate of approximately 7%. Its startup and innovation ecosystem is expanding rapidly, driven by government-led initiatives and increasing venture capital investment.
This session will bring together representatives from Uzbekistan's government-affiliated organizations, venture capital, and startups to discuss:
Latest trends in Central Asia's startup ecosystem
Uzbekistan's rapidly growing market and emerging startup opportunities
Open innovation with Japan & the Central Japan Region
Opportunities for Japanese startups to expand into Central Asian markets
Speakers (Tentative):
IT Park Uzbekistan (Government-affiliated organization)
Aloqa Ventures
Startups from Uzbekistan (TBC)
Moderator: Takeru Kawashima (01Booster)
17:00–18:00 | INDIA NEXT
India has become one of the world's leading startup nations. Explore its momentum and the opportunities for collaboration with Japan and the Central Japan region.
Speakers: Coming soon
18:00–19:00 | NETWORKING
Wrap up the day connecting with speakers and attendees.
Program and speakers are subject to change.
Notes for Attendees
1. A TechGALA ticket (free Side Event Pass or higher) is required: https://techgala.jp/
2. Please follow the TechGALA Anti-Harassment Policy: https://techgala.jp/assets/pdf/TechGALA_AntiHarassmentPolicy.pdf
TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND 公式サイドイベント
協力: Vancouver Impact／01Booster／Techshake／Venture Café Tokyo
アジア、カナダ、インド――世界のスタートアップ・投資家・支援者が名古屋に集まります。セッションで世界の"今"を聞き、そのまま隣の人と話す、途中入退場自由のイベントです。海外との協業に関心のある企業の方、VC・CVCの方、ぜひご参加ください。
日時: 2026年12月15日（火）13:00〜19:00
会場: Marubeni Innovation Lab Agora
参加費: 無料（事前登録制）
使用言語: 英語・日本語
タイムテーブル（ネットワーキングは終日オープン）
13:00 ASIA RISING｜アジアのスタートアップ最新動向（Techshake）
14:00 CLIMATE BRIDGE｜カナダ×中部地方 クライメートテック・パネル ― 水素・脱炭素の社会実装に向けたスタートアップと大企業の共創（Vancouver Impact）
15:00 REVERSE PITCH｜国内外のVC・CVC・アクセラレーターがスタートアップに向けてピッチ
16:00 CENTRAL ASIA｜中央アジア×日本 スタートアップ・エコシステム ― 急成長するウズベキスタンから探る次なる成長市場と共創の可能性（01Booster）
17:00 INDIA NEXT｜インドの勢いと、日本・中部との協業の可能性
18:00 NETWORKING｜登壇者・参加者との交流
登壇者の詳細は英語欄をご覧ください。プログラム・登壇者は変更となる場合があります。