THURSDAY GATHERING #35 Pitch2Tokyo
Join us every week for Thursday Gathering, a vibrant after-work event series designed to spark innovation, connection, and collaboration across Berlin’s diverse entrepreneurial and creative communities.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, student, researcher, corporate innovator, or simply curious about the future, Thursday Gathering is your open door to explore fresh ideas, meet inspiring people, and plug into Berlin’s innovation ecosystem.
And this week, something special is happening…
🌍 Pitch2Tokyo is coming to Berlin! We’re hosting the regional round of Pitch2Tokyo, where YOU (together with our judges) will help select the local innovator who’ll represent Berlin at the Venture Café Global Gathering 2026 in Tokyo!
From October to November, 15+ cities across the world will pick their champions. The winners will meet in Tokyo on February 19, 2026, to pitch bold solutions across health, climate, education, business, tech, and more.
💡 What makes it exciting? • The audience helps choose the winner 🎤 • Startups pitch for a chance to take their ideas global 🌏 • It’s more than a competition—it’s about collaboration, creativity, and celebrating innovation!
👉 Are you a startup ready to take the stage? Apply by November 8 to join the Berlin round.
👉 Want to cheer, vote, and be inspired? Pre-register now to be part of the action!
✨ What to Expect:
• Inspiring conversations and curated programming
• A welcoming, drop-in environment—come for 30 minutes or stay for the night
• A mix of local and international changemakers
🎟️ Free entry | Open to all
Full agenda & applications available on venturecafeberlin.org