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JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
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JAPAN IS BACK
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JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
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JAPAN IS BACK
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JAPAN IS BACK
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JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS
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JAPAN IS BACK
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IVS2026
IVS2026
IVS2026
IVS2026
Main Partner
Main Partner
Main Partner
Main Partner
An opportunity to participate in one of Japan’s largest startup conferences
One of Japan's largest
opportunities to participate in a startup conference
About IVS2026 Main Partner
IVS2026 Main Partner Overview
IVS is one of Japan’s largest startup conferences, bringing together startup founders and executives,
leaders of new business initiatives and investment professionals from operating companies, and investors from Japan and abroad.
It goes beyond raising awareness to create opportunities that lead to the next business partnerships, deal-making, and hiring.
It provides opportunities to connect with high-quality leads.
IVS is one of Japan's largest startup conferences, bringing together startup founders and executives, heads of new business at established companies, and domestic and international investors.
It provides opportunities to meet high-quality leads that lead not only to brand awareness, but also to future business partnerships, sales meetings, and hiring.
ABOUT IVS2026
What is IVS2026?
Unparalleled Scale and
High‑Quality Participants
Unparalleled scale and
high-quality participants
Unparalleled scale and
high-quality participants
Since its founding in 2007, IVS has been
a leading conference driving Japan’s startup ecosystem.
At last year’s Kyoto event, the conference welcomed a record 13,000 participants.
Startups (Pre-founding to Series A)
Startups (Pre-founding to Series A)
26%
26%
Startup (Series B and beyond)
Startup (Series B and beyond)
8%
8%
VC, CVC, Angels, and Other Investment Institutions
VC, CVC, Angels, and Other Investment Institutions
14%
14%
Operating Company
Operating Company
18%
18%
Supporters (Accelerators and Incubators)
Supporters (Accelerators and Incubators)
8%
8%
Student
Student
8%
8%
Government and Public Interest Corporations
Government and Public Interest Corporations
5%
5%
Other
Other
12%
12%
A large number of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors come together,
making IVS a place where meaningful, business‑driven connections are formed.
This highly regarded event attracts attention both in Japan and abroad,
and is co‑hosted by Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City, ensuring strong credibility.
A large number of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors gather,
making it a place where encounters directly connected to business are born.
This event, which attracts attention from Japan and abroad, is also co-hosted by Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City,
and boasts high credibility.
A large number of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors come together,
making IVS a place where meaningful, business‑driven connections are formed.
This highly regarded event attracts attention both in Japan and abroad,
and is co‑hosted by Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City, ensuring strong credibility.
BENEFITS
Benefits of the Main Partner
Strong awareness among decision-makers and
enhanced market presence
Strong awareness among decision-makers and
enhanced market presence
Strong awareness among decision-makers and
enhanced market presence
Through high-visibility exposure both inside and outside the venue, official content, and speaking opportunities,
you can reach key players in Japan’s startup and tech sectors.
Beyond increasing awareness, this creates opportunities that lead to your next business meetings and relationship building.
Through high-visibility exposure both inside and outside the venue, official content, and speaking opportunities,you can reach key players in Japan’s startup and tech sectors.Beyond increasing awareness, this creates opportunities that lead to your next business meetings and relationship building.
▼ As the range of opportunities for engagement and connections has expanded, main partners now have more ways to generate value and achieve meaningful returns.
▼ As the range of opportunities for engagement and connections has expanded, main partners now have more ways to generate value and achieve meaningful returns.
Numerous exposure opportunities, including venue signage and the official website.
Brand Exposure
Set up a booth to create business opportunities and potential collaborations with promising startups.
Booth Exhibition
Promote your company’s vision to the industry in an exclusive session.
Sponsor Session
Beyond simply displaying your logo, there are opportunities to share your message through content.
Video screening during sessions
Video screening on venue signage
Video playback on venue signage
Large‑format ads using venue pillars
Featured Content: Service Introduction on the Launchpad
With this kind of comprehensive brand exposure,
you can achieve a continuously high awareness effect not only during the event period but also before and after it.
SPONSORSHIP
Partner Inquiries / Request Info
IVS is held each year with the support of many sponsoring companies.
The event attracts startups, major corporations, and VC investors, creating a highly business‑focused environment.
If you are interested in sponsorship, please feel free to contact us using the form below.
IVS is held every year with the support of many sponsoring companies.
Participants are primarily startups, major corporations, and VC investors, making it a place with many business opportunities.
If you are interested in sponsorship, please feel free to contact us via the form below
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IVS is held every year with the support of many sponsoring companies.
Participants are mainly startups, large companies, and VC investors, making it a place with many business connections.
If you are interested in sponsorship, please feel free to contact us using the form below.
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IVS
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超
アイ・ヴイ・
エス
IVS 2026 adds an "IVS Family Tree" for referral tickets that shows how invitations are connected. A "Founder Ranking" that recognizes people who helped expand the chain is also planned for release in the future.
IVS 2026 will launch an invite-only area for decision-makers, “IVS CORE,” at Hotel Okura Kyoto. The event will be held on July 1 and 2, bringing together about 1,000 decision-makers.
IVS2026 has started accepting applications for official side events certified by IVS. Three days of simultaneous events in Kyoto!
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超
IVS 2026 adds an "IVS Family Tree" for referral tickets that shows how invitations are connected. A "Founder Ranking" that recognizes people who helped expand the chain is also planned for release in the future.
IVS 2026 will launch an invite-only area for decision-makers, “IVS CORE,” at Hotel Okura Kyoto. The event will be held on July 1 and 2, bringing together about 1,000 decision-makers.
IVS2026 has started accepting applications for official side events certified by IVS. Three days of simultaneous events in Kyoto!