

Kyoto Startup Pitch & Networking Summit SF – Investors, Partners & Founders Unite
Join us for an evening of innovation and networking. We are excited to showcase four high-potential startups from Japan-Kyoto, pitching their groundbreaking solutions in Healthcare, Med Tech (SaMD), Food Tech and Travel
◾️Kyoto, the Crossroads of Global Innovation ″IVS″
Toshiaki Shimakawa
PRINCIPAL / IVS CEO HEADLINE ASIA
■Presenting startups
①timespace Inc. #Travel Tech, AI
・AI-powered destination discovery app “timespace”
・https://ten-tub-ac3.notion.site/timespace-206d5f4914ab80ccb6fcc0fbaabcbddc
②Almaprism Inc. #Digital Healthcare, Med Tech (SaMD), Ed Tech
・A video game that visualizes players’ cognitive traits
through gameplay data
・https://www.almaprism.com/
③Kamoshika Fermentation Co., Ltd. #Healthcare, Microbiome Tech
・A diverse lineup of original fermented foods, including
koji natto and nukazuke-style dried squid
・https://global.kamoshika.kyoto.jp/
④ZORI, Inc. #Saas(for manufacturers)
・AI-powered procurement support software
for manufacturers
・https://www.zori.io/
■ Date & Time Tuesday, March 17, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM)
■ Venue Japan Innovation Campus, Silicon Valley
■ Agenda
4:00 PM: Opening Remarks
4:05 PM: Spotlight
4:30 PM: Startup Pitch Session (3 min Pitch + 3 min Q&A)
5:00 PM: Networking Reception (Light refreshments provided)
5:30 PM: Closing