IVS2026 Announces 'IVS Startup Market' for 300 Leading Startups; Applications Open Until May 31
The IVS startup conference will take place in Kyoto from July 1 to 3, 2026, featuring the 'IVS Startup Market,' which will host 300 leading startups. Applications for exhibitors are open until May 31.
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IVS, one of Japan's largest startup conferences, will hold 'IVS2026' from July 1 (Wed) to July 3 (Fri), 2026, primarily at Miyako Messe in Kyoto. Following significant success last year, the 'IVS Startup Market,' an exhibition and networking space for 300 leading startups, will be expanded and held again this year.
What is the 'IVS Startup Market'?
This space is exclusive to startups that have been recommended by IVS, leading domestic VCs, or have passed a rigorous self-recommendation screening process. During the three-day event, a total of 340 companies will participate, with 100 different companies exhibiting each day.
In the previous edition, participating companies gave high ratings, with an exhibitor satisfaction score of 4.40 out of 5 and a satisfaction score of 3.94 for the VC-led market tours. In terms of concrete outcomes, each booth recorded an average of 110 visitors (with a maximum of 500–800), and participants achieved deep engagement with an average of 22 investors and 23 prospective business partners.
The venue is designed to allow investors and corporate partners to efficiently meet their 'future partners,' offering a pragmatic environment where business collaborations, funding negotiations, and recruitment discussions take place on the spot.
Applying for the 'IVS Startup Market'
There are three routes to apply for the IVS Startup Market: recommendation from IVS, recommendation from VCs or prominent entrepreneurs, and open entry (self-recommendation). All applicants must pass a rigorous screening by the IVS2026 Selection Committee.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 (Fri) at 23:59.
What is the 'IVS Startup Market'?
This space is exclusive to startups that have been recommended by IVS, leading domestic VCs, or have passed a rigorous self-recommendation screening process. During the three-day event, a total of 340 companies will participate, with 100 different companies exhibiting each day.
In the previous edition, participating companies gave high ratings, with an exhibitor satisfaction score of 4.40 out of 5 and a satisfaction score of 3.94 for the VC-led market tours. In terms of concrete outcomes, each booth recorded an average of 110 visitors (with a maximum of 500–800), and participants achieved deep engagement with an average of 22 investors and 23 prospective business partners.
The venue is designed to allow investors and corporate partners to efficiently meet their 'future partners,' offering a pragmatic environment where business collaborations, funding negotiations, and recruitment discussions take place on the spot.
Applying for the 'IVS Startup Market'
There are three routes to apply for the IVS Startup Market: recommendation from IVS, recommendation from VCs or prominent entrepreneurs, and open entry (self-recommendation). All applicants must pass a rigorous screening by the IVS2026 Selection Committee.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 (Fri) at 23:59.
FAQ
IVS2026はいつ、どこで開催されますか？
2026年7月1日（水）から3日（金）までの3日間、京都市のみやこめっせをメイン会場として開催されます。
IVS Startup Marketへの出展応募期限はいつですか？
応募締め切りは2026年5月31日（金）23時59分までです。
IVS Startup Marketにはどのようなスタートアップが出展できますか？
IVSからの推薦、ベンチャーキャピタルや著名起業家からの推薦、またはオープンエントリー（自薦）のルートがあり、IVS2026選考委員会による厳正な審査を通過したスタートアップのみが出展可能です。
IVS Startup Marketの特徴は何ですか？
会期中、延べ340社（1日あたり100社）が日替わりで出展する仕組みで、投資家や事業会社との具体的な商談や交渉が行える実利的な交流スペースです。
IVS2026の主催者は誰ですか？
IVS KYOTO実行委員会（Headline Japan / 京都府 / 京都市）が主催しています。