Long-awaited Large-scale Event in Kansai! 'THE JSSA OSAKA Meetup Vol.64' Call for Speakers and Exhibitors

Startup Grand Prix 2026 Summer Call for Speakers and Exhibitors! ~Discovering Next-Generation Star Companies from Kansai~ The startup market in Kansai, centered on Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, is rapidly heating up. IPOs, M&As, corporate partnerships, university-originated startups, deep tech, AI, healthcare, and manufacturing DX—Kansai possesses Japan's leading industrial base and technological capabilities. This JSSA OSAKA Meetup is a 'results-oriented' business event that brings together startups, VCs/CVCs, listed companies, financial institutions, large corporations, local governments, universities, support organizations, professionals, and media across the Kansai economic zone. It is a highly practical event for entrepreneurs and supporters who want to 'accelerate fundraising,' 'connect with VCs/CVCs,' 'advance partnerships with large companies,' 'concretize M&A or EXIT strategies,' or 'strengthen recruitment, PR, and sales.' [General participation fee is only 1,000 yen] We have achieved overwhelming cost performance, allowing you to acquire funds, connections, partnerships, recruitment, PR, and EXIT opportunities all in one day. [Date/Venue] Name: THE JSSA OSAKA Meetup Vol.64 Date: June 29, 2026, 13:00–21:00 Venue: Nomura Securities Osaka Branch, 2nd Floor Event Space, 7th Floor Booths (3-5-12 Hirano-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) Organizer: Japan Startup Support Association Co-organizer: Nomura Securities Osaka Branch PWM Department. 1. Startup Grand Prix 2026 Summer: Selected startups from across the country will pitch, with 13 prestigious judges scoring in real-time. 2. Elevator Pitch: A popular project to convey the entrepreneur's passion, vision, and business growth potential. 3. Reverse Pitch: Investors and support companies take the stage to share their real needs. 4. M&A Talk Session & Business Card Exchange: Thorough discussion on M&A as a 'second growth strategy' beyond just IPOs. 5. 60 Power Matching Booths: Real business negotiations between startups, investors, and large companies will take place simultaneously. Kansai has the technology, talent, and industrial base to challenge the world. All that's left is 'connections' and 'opportunities for challenge.' On June 29, in Osaka, find the encounter that will change the future. From Kansai, the next unicorn. We look forward to your participation.