DMZ x JVA Startup Hackathon

​Join us for a high-energy 2-day hackathon where you learn all about building your own startup from scratch! Organized by Japan Venture Academy (JVA) and DMZ Japan, this event is your gateway to solving real-world problems and launching innovative solutions — all in just one weekend. ​Date: October 11th 2025 (Saturday) - October 12th 2025 (Sunday) Theme: SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Location: ​Day 1: Tokyo Bitcoin Base (https://share.google/bc44JLxMtmoOHXBde) ​Day 2: Tokyo Innovation Base (https://share.google/i35gAcxzkcy3zFtYo) ​💡 What to Expect: ​Team-based ideation, prototyping, and pitching. ​Various hands-on workshops: ​How to Prototype your Solution: Vibe coding 101 (Led by Tokyo Design Community) ​How to Pitch (Led by TEDx ) ​Beyond Chat GPT: 3 game-changing ways to use AI at work (Led by Le Wagon) ​Mentorship from startup founders, VCs, and experts. ​Final pitches presented to a panel of judge. ​Networking with peers, mentors, judges, and sponsors. ​⚠️ Important: ​Applications close on September 15, 2025. ​Please note: there will be a screening and selection process. Submitting an application does not guarantee participation. ​The hackathon is limited to 65 participants, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after screening. ​On-site participation is mandatory (Tokyo) on both the days and travel expenses will not be covered for the participants. ​All participants are required to complete DMZ Japan’s Launchpad Course (2–3 hours) before the hackathon. Launchpad is a free online program designed to help you systematically learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Details and access will be shared after registration. ​This event focuses on developing startup ideas and business models, rather than purely technical solutions. While it is not a coding competition, the use of technology and technical skills is welcome and highly encouraged. ​Language Requirement: Conversational-level English is required.