KPMG Japan Announces 'KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026'

KPMG Japan (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Co-Chairmen: Hiroyuki Yamada and Masahiko Chino) announced that it will host a pitch event on July 8, 2026, titled "KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026" to select the Japanese representative for the world competition to be held in Lisbon in November.

Now in its fifth year, this preliminary round provides a platform for startups leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as life sciences, health tech, and biotechnology to pitch their passionate visions. The world competition will bring together next-generation global tech leaders who have won national preliminaries. National representatives will gain an excellent opportunity to raise their profiles through this event.

KPMG Japan is committed to supporting the continuous growth of top technology innovators and accelerating open innovation to create new social value.

Japan Preliminary Event Overview

**Date & Time** July 8, 2026 (Wednesday), 12:00-18:30 (planned) * Free entry and exit allowed

**Venue** Shibuya Stream Hall / Live streaming online

**Target Audience** Corporate planning departments of large enterprises, new business development departments, VC/CVC representatives, university and research institution personnel, and startup executives. *Applications from competitors in the same industry are not accepted.

**Application Deadline** July 6, 2026 (Monday)

**Participation Fee** Free

**How to Apply** Please apply via the following link.

**Organizer** KPMG Japan

**Related Links** - [Event Report] KPMG Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2025 - Rhinoflux wins Global Tech Innovator Competition World Championship

About KPMG Japan

KPMG Japan is the collective name for KPMG International's member firms in Japan, consisting of 10 professional firms across three areas: audit, tax, and advisory. Professionals in each field collaborate to leverage their specialized knowledge and skills, while also utilizing KPMG's global network, to provide valuable services addressing clients' management challenges.

Member firms in Japan are as follows: - AZSA Audit Corporation (Limited Liability) - KPMG Tax Corporation - KPMG Advisory Holdings Co., Ltd. - KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd. - KPMG FAS Co., Ltd. - KPMG Forensic & Risk Advisory Co., Ltd. - KPMG AZSA Sustainability Co., Ltd. - KPMG Healthcare Japan Co., Ltd. - KPMG Social Insurance Labor Consultant Corporation - KPMG Ignition Tokyo Co., Ltd.