DMZ x JVA Startup Hackathon: Pitch Day
Join us for the grand finale of a 2-day startup hackathon hosted by JVA & DMZ, where teams of students and early-stage entrepreneurs have spent the weekend building innovative solutions to real-world problems inspired by the SDGs (UN Sustainable Development Goals).
On October 12th, 2025 at Tokyo Innovation Base, the teams will take the stage to pitch their startup ideas to a panel of judges. Expect high energy, bold ideas, and a glimpse into the entrepreneurship in Japan.
📅 Date & Time: October 12th | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Tokyo Innovation Base
🎯 Why Attend?
Be inspired by bold ideas tackling SDGs
Connect with the next generation of founders & innovators
Network with mentors, VCs, and like-minded changemakers
Networking & Afterparty with participants, mentors, and guests
About JVA (Japan's Venture Academy)
Japan's Venture Academy (JVA) is a student-run initiative dedicated to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs in Japan. Through our 3-month Startup Bootcamp, regular events, and a supportive community, we help students transform ideas into real ventures. JVA connects ambitious students with mentors, venture experts, and peers, creating a hands-on environment to learn, experiment, and launch. https://www.japansventureacademy.com/
About DMZ Japan
DMZ is a Toronto-based startup incubator that has supported over 2,000 startups globally, helping them raise more than $2.9 billion in funding. With deep ties to industry, a world-class network of mentors, and tailored programming, DMZ helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and expand into global markets. DMZ Japan serves as a launchpad for Japanese entrepreneurs aiming to go global and a soft-landing hub for international startups entering the Japanese market. By partnering with local governments, universities, and corporate stakeholders, DMZ Japan creates programs that help founders cross borders and scale with confidence. https://dmzlegacy.torontomu.ca/japan-jp