World's Largest Student Pitch Contest "WSP (World Student Pitch) Global Final 2026" Held for the First Time in Tokyo!
The first WSP Global Final 2026, the world's largest student pitch contest, was held in Tokyo, where Pili AdheSeal from the Philippines won the 3 million JPY Grand Prix. This event aims to support student entrepreneurs worldwide and promote innovative business ideas.
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The "WSP (World Student Pitch) Global Final 2026" was held on Saturday, April 29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Halls 4, 5, and 6.
This marked WSP's (World Student Pitch) inaugural global competition, bringing together representative teams from five countries who had triumphed in their respective national qualifiers to pitch for the 3 million JPY Grand Prix. WSP is a student pitch contest held in various countries worldwide, and the 2026 edition saw approximately 100 teams apply to the regional qualifiers. Tokyo hosted this first global event to determine the ultimate winner.
Following judging, Pili AdheSeal (representing the Philippines / Mapúa University) was selected as the Grand Prix winner and awarded 3 million JPY.
■ Event Overview
Event Name
WSP (World Student Pitch) Global Final 2026
Date
Saturday, April 29, 2026
Venue
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026
Organizer
WSP Organizing Committee
Main Sponsor
Credo Holdings Co., Ltd.
Number of Qualifier Applications
Approximately 100 teams in total from various countries worldwide
Participating Teams in Global Final
Representative teams from 5 countries
Number of Attendees on the Day
Approximately 400 people (including students, entrepreneurs, investors, and related parties)
Grand Prix Prize Money
3 million JPY
■ Judges
Three leading figures from the global startup, education, and finance sectors served as judges.
・ Mr. Saiful Islam (President, Dhaka Stock Exchange Brokers Association)
・ Mr. Gaku Nakamura (Co-founder and CEO, RareJob Inc.)
・ Ms. Natsuki Mizutani (Senior Manager / Corporate Planning, Plug and Play Japan)
■ Finalist Teams (Representing 5 Countries)
Country
Team
University
Italy
Mate
Università Cattolica di Milano
Nigeria
LexovaTech ※
University of Ilorin
Philippines
Pili AdheSeal
Mapúa University
Australia
Air2Energy
University of Technology Sydney
Taiwan
Kardomo
National Taiwan University
※ LexovaTech (Nigeria / Representative: Divine Monday) participated via video (not subject to scoring) due to visa acquisition issues preventing their visit to Japan.
■ Grand Prix Winner: Pili AdheSeal (Philippines / Mapúa University)
Pili AdheSeal Inc. is a green technology company that develops environmentally friendly bio-based adhesives and sealants by utilizing pili resin waste from the Philippines. To address the toxicity and waste problems of conventional products, they are developing products with high adhesion, ultra-fast curing, non-toxicity, and high heat resistance for a wide range of industries including construction, aviation, and defense.
■ About WSP and What's Next
Following Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore, WSP has expanded its qualifiers to various parts of the world, including the Philippines, Australia, Italy, and Nigeria. Building on this global competition held in Tokyo in 2026, WSP plans to further expand into India, South Korea, the USA, and various European countries, continuing to develop as a platform for student entrepreneurs worldwide to take on challenges.
■ Press Contact
Email：info@ws-pitch.com
Web：https://www.ws-pitch.com/
Keywords:
This marked WSP's (World Student Pitch) inaugural global competition, bringing together representative teams from five countries who had triumphed in their respective national qualifiers to pitch for the 3 million JPY Grand Prix. WSP is a student pitch contest held in various countries worldwide, and the 2026 edition saw approximately 100 teams apply to the regional qualifiers. Tokyo hosted this first global event to determine the ultimate winner.
Following judging, Pili AdheSeal (representing the Philippines / Mapúa University) was selected as the Grand Prix winner and awarded 3 million JPY.
■ Event Overview
Event Name
WSP (World Student Pitch) Global Final 2026
Date
Saturday, April 29, 2026
Venue
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026
Organizer
WSP Organizing Committee
Main Sponsor
Credo Holdings Co., Ltd.
Number of Qualifier Applications
Approximately 100 teams in total from various countries worldwide
Participating Teams in Global Final
Representative teams from 5 countries
Number of Attendees on the Day
Approximately 400 people (including students, entrepreneurs, investors, and related parties)
Grand Prix Prize Money
3 million JPY
■ Judges
Three leading figures from the global startup, education, and finance sectors served as judges.
・ Mr. Saiful Islam (President, Dhaka Stock Exchange Brokers Association)
・ Mr. Gaku Nakamura (Co-founder and CEO, RareJob Inc.)
・ Ms. Natsuki Mizutani (Senior Manager / Corporate Planning, Plug and Play Japan)
■ Finalist Teams (Representing 5 Countries)
Country
Team
University
Italy
Mate
Università Cattolica di Milano
Nigeria
LexovaTech ※
University of Ilorin
Philippines
Pili AdheSeal
Mapúa University
Australia
Air2Energy
University of Technology Sydney
Taiwan
Kardomo
National Taiwan University
※ LexovaTech (Nigeria / Representative: Divine Monday) participated via video (not subject to scoring) due to visa acquisition issues preventing their visit to Japan.
■ Grand Prix Winner: Pili AdheSeal (Philippines / Mapúa University)
Pili AdheSeal Inc. is a green technology company that develops environmentally friendly bio-based adhesives and sealants by utilizing pili resin waste from the Philippines. To address the toxicity and waste problems of conventional products, they are developing products with high adhesion, ultra-fast curing, non-toxicity, and high heat resistance for a wide range of industries including construction, aviation, and defense.
■ About WSP and What's Next
Following Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore, WSP has expanded its qualifiers to various parts of the world, including the Philippines, Australia, Italy, and Nigeria. Building on this global competition held in Tokyo in 2026, WSP plans to further expand into India, South Korea, the USA, and various European countries, continuing to develop as a platform for student entrepreneurs worldwide to take on challenges.
■ Press Contact
Email：info@ws-pitch.com
Web：https://www.ws-pitch.com/
Keywords: