JAPAN & CENTRAL ASIA | Startup Night
We’ll connect ecosystem leaders, founders and VCs from Central Asia and Japan to explore collaboration, market entry and investment opportunities.
The program will include:
Startup ecosystem updates from Ringi, SSS and Takeoff Tokyo
A joint pitch session with startups from Central Asia and Japan
Feedback from an international panel of judges
Open networking for founders, investors and partners
Our goal is simple: create a practical bridge between Japan and Central Asia where startups can meet the right people, test ideas in new markets and start building long-term partnerships.
A high-level delegation from Astana Hub (Kazakhstan’s main tech park) and startups from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will come to Tokyo to connect with Japanese startups, VCs and ecosystem partners.
Why join (for Japan-based startups)
Discover Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as fast-growing markets and testbeds
Meet ecosystem leaders who can help with local partners and soft-landing
Pitch your startup and get feedback from Central Asian and Japanese judges
Explore opportunities to join Astana Hub programs or collaborate with delegations coming to Japan
Why join (for VCs & investors)
Meet curated startups from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Japan in one place
Get access to Astana Hub deal flow and programs
Understand where Japanese capital and Central Asian founders can work together (co-investment, PoCs, regional expansion)
Build relationships with public and private ecosystem players who will bring more delegations in the future
Date: 18th December, 2025. 18.00-21.00
Place: SivansLab
〒150-0011 Tokyo, Shibuya, Higashi, 1 Chome−26−20 4F