[Call for Participants] Launching 'TCIC Pitch Campus 2026 -Contents Business Acceleration-' to Accelerate Fundraising in the Entertainment and Content Sector!

The Tokyo Content Incubation Center (hereinafter 'TCIC'), operated by Tsukuruie Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hideki Suzuki; hereinafter 'Tsukuruie') under a commission from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, will hold an acceleration program for startups in content-related fields, 'TCIC Pitch Campus 2026 -Contents Business Acceleration-'. Those considering fundraising, or wishing to brush up their business models and pitch skills, are highly encouraged to apply. Program Details URL: https://tcic-pitchcampus2026.peatix.com << What is TCIC Pitch Campus -Contents Business Acceleration-? >> This is a free acceleration program (6 sessions in total) designed for entrepreneurs who have founded businesses in the content industry and are aiming for debt or equity financing. The program focuses on brushing up business models and improving skills for pitching to investors. In each session, participants will receive feedback from mentors who are experts in the content field. On the final Demo Day, participants will deliver their pitches to VCs, financial institutions, and content operating companies. Through this program, we aim to increase the success rate in future business contests and pitches, while providing opportunities for matching with investors and content businesses. - Building a business logic that convinces investors and improving pitch skills. - Networking with content businesses, investors, and financial institutions (Demo Day). - Use of the co-working space during the program period (weekdays 9:00-18:00). - Opportunities to gain publicity. - Continuous hands-on support during and after the program (provision of matching and event participation opportunities, etc.). [Day 1] Monday, June 15, 18:00 - 20:30 (Physical / Venue: TCIC) - Overall program orientation - Input: 'What is a Pitch?' [Day 1.5] Individual Interim Interview (Online / Zoom) - Wrap-up of the orientation - Pitch brush-up [Day 2] Monday, June 29, 18:00 - 20:30 (Online / Zoom) - Input: 'About Fundraising' - Pitch exercise 1 [Day 3] Thursday, July 9, 18:00 - 20:30 (Online / Zoom) - Pitch exercise 2 [Day 4] Thursday, July 16, 18:00 - 20:30 (Online / Zoom) - Pitch exercise 3 [Day 5] Wednesday, July 22, 19:00 - 21:30 (Physical / Venue: EIGHT (Directly connected to 'Takanawa Gateway' Station)) - Pitch exercise at an incubation studio specialized in the entertainment sector [Day 5.5] Individual Interim Interview *Optional - Final brush-up of the pitch - Rehearsal for Demo Day (Physical / Venue: TCIC) [Demo Day] Thursday, July 30, 17:30 - 20:30 (Physical / Venue: TCIC) - Presentation of results and critiques - Networking after the session until 21:00 * After selection, there will be a brief assignment before Day 1. * Please note that the program schedule and content are subject to change. * Due to the nature of the program, participants are required to attend all dates in principle, excluding the optional individual interim interviews. - Must be a startup related to content and creatives. - Must be developing or planning to develop proprietary products/services. - Must be aiming for debt or equity fundraising. * For details on eligibility, please check the 'Program Details Page'. * There is no restriction on the business phase. Tokyo Content Incubation Center (TCIC) https://tcic.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/access/ 14th Floor, Nakano-sakaue Sunbright Twin, 2-46-1 Honcho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo (1-minute walk from 'Nakano-sakaue' Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Toei Oedo Line) EIGHT (Shochiku Ventures) 8F, THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH, 2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Directly connected to 'Takanawa Gateway' Station on the JR Yamanote Line / Keihin-Tohoku Line) - Participation Fee: Free - Number of selectees: Approximately 6 companies/individuals (planned) - Application period: Friday, April 24, 2026 - Thursday, May 21, 2026