What is TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026 焔?

TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026 焔 is an event that calls for pitch presenters from startups targeting the U25 generation. It aims to discover and support young entrepreneurs.

Who is eligible to apply for the pitch presentation?

Student entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in the U25 generation who are in the pre-seed to seed stage and have not yet raised funds are eligible to apply.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is April 30, 2026 (Thursday) at 23:59.

How many participants will be selected?

Approximately 5 individuals are planned to be selected in total.

What is the format of the pitch presentation?

The pitch presentation will consist of a 4-minute presentation followed by a 3-minute Q&A session.

Call for Pitch Presenters Begins for 'TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026 焔', a Festival for Startups Targeting the U25 Generation!

Published Mar 31, 2026 3:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Call for presenters begins for 'TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026 焔', a startup pitch event for the U25 generation.

U25 TORYUMON Pitch Overview

The "U25 TORYUMON Pitch" is one of TORYUMON's highlight contents, which featured Mr. Rei Ogawa ofタイミー (Timee), a company that went public in July 2024. In the previous TORYUMON 2025 BURST, some teams successfully secured funding through this TORYUMON Pitch. This time as well, we plan to invite distinguished judges to evaluate the pitches from selected U25 entrepreneurs.

About Document Screening

Application Deadline

・April 30, 2026 (Thursday) 23:59

Application Form

・https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1Uuq9A7w7QqWe31EyW5F-3Qnx3nl

Eligibility

・Student entrepreneurs / Entrepreneurs in the U25 generation

・Startups in the pre-seed to seed stage, prior to fundraising.

Selection Process

Number of applicants to be selected: Approximately 5 individuals in total.

Selection process: Document screening and interviews are planned.

The results of the document screening will be sent after the application deadline (scheduled around May 7th (Thursday)).

*Interviews may be conducted if there are a large number of applicants. Please be aware of this in advance.

About the Judging Day

Date and Time

・May 31, 2026 (Sunday) 15:10 - 16:00 (scheduled)

Location

・A certain location in Tenjin, Fukuoka

Judges

・Approximately 5 individuals (VC, CVC representatives)

Pitch Details (subject to change)

・Presentation time: 4 minutes

・Q&A time: 3 minutes

Judging Criteria

・Market and Timing (Why now?)

・Problem Definition

・Solution and Competitive Advantage

・Business Model

・Growth Strategy

・Presentation Skills

Prizes

・TORYUMON Award: Travel expenses to TORYUMON TOKYO and 3 months of office space at F Ventures Fukuoka.

・Multiple sponsor awards are planned.

Past U25 TORYUMON Pitch Events

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Source: PR TIMES
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