Metaverse Education Startup Gecipe Selected as Finalist for Nagoya Regional of 'Startup World Cup 2026'
Gecipe Inc., a metaverse education startup utilizing e-sports, has been selected as one of the 10 finalists for the Nagoya regional qualifier of the 'Startup World Cup 2026'. The event will be held on April 23, 2026.
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We are pleased to announce that Gecipe Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takuya Manabe; hereinafter 'Gecipe'), a metaverse education startup utilizing e-sports, has been selected as one of the 10 finalist companies to present at the Nagoya regional qualifier for the 'Startup World Cup 2026', one of the world's largest business pitch contests.
## About the Startup World Cup 2026
The Startup World Cup is one of the world's largest pitch contests where innovative startups gather, with qualifiers held in over 130 countries and regions globally. From among more than 30,000 startup entries worldwide every year, the representative companies that win their regional qualifiers participate in the world finals in San Francisco, USA, competing for a $1 million (approx. 150 million yen) investment prize.
URL: https://www.startupworldcup.io/nagoya-regional
## The 10 Nagoya Regional Finalists (Alphabetical Order)
1. AstroX Inc.
2. Deats Food Planning Co.,Ltd.
3. FLIGHTS Inc.
4. Gecipe Inc.
5. iBody Inc.
6. Lii Inc.
7. Location AI Inc.
8. MAP IV, Inc.
9. Metro Weather Co., Ltd.
10. Revorn Co., Ltd.
From the 10 finalists above, one representative for the Nagoya regional will be selected.
## Event Overview
- Event Name: Startup World Cup 2026 Nagoya Regional
- Date: April 23, 2026 (Thu)
- Venue: STATION Ai / Okaya Koki Nagoya Public Hall
- Organizer: Pegasus Tech Ventures
- Spectator Tickets: https://swc2026-nagoya.peatix.com/
## Turning gaming time into learning time. What is 'e-sports English e-supi!'?
## About the Startup World Cup 2026
The Startup World Cup is one of the world's largest pitch contests where innovative startups gather, with qualifiers held in over 130 countries and regions globally. From among more than 30,000 startup entries worldwide every year, the representative companies that win their regional qualifiers participate in the world finals in San Francisco, USA, competing for a $1 million (approx. 150 million yen) investment prize.
URL: https://www.startupworldcup.io/nagoya-regional
## The 10 Nagoya Regional Finalists (Alphabetical Order)
1. AstroX Inc.
2. Deats Food Planning Co.,Ltd.
3. FLIGHTS Inc.
4. Gecipe Inc.
5. iBody Inc.
6. Lii Inc.
7. Location AI Inc.
8. MAP IV, Inc.
9. Metro Weather Co., Ltd.
10. Revorn Co., Ltd.
From the 10 finalists above, one representative for the Nagoya regional will be selected.
## Event Overview
- Event Name: Startup World Cup 2026 Nagoya Regional
- Date: April 23, 2026 (Thu)
- Venue: STATION Ai / Okaya Koki Nagoya Public Hall
- Organizer: Pegasus Tech Ventures
- Spectator Tickets: https://swc2026-nagoya.peatix.com/
## Turning gaming time into learning time. What is 'e-sports English e-supi!'?