本セッションは、ハイブリッド（現地＆オンライン）セッションです。プログラム／スケジュールは予告なく変更される場合がありますのでご了承ください。
This session will be held in a hybrid format (onsite and online). Please note that the program/schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
主催 | Organiser： YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT
共催 | Co-Organiser：Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN)
現地会場 | Venue：TECH HUB YOKOHAMA
Google Map : 横浜市西区みなとみらい２丁目２番１号 横浜ランドマークタワー TECH HUB YOKOHAMA
言語 | Language：English
*Simultaneous translation tool available → Click here!
概要 | Description：
11 November marks two years since our opening and thanks to you and the community YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT is now 2 years old. Thank you!
To celebrate this we are hosting a global startup pitch in collaboration with Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) to support global startups from Japan who are interested in entering the European market.
The winner will receive a "Golden Ticket" for the "GO AUSTRIA" market entry program—organized annually in the spring by the Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) —granting them a guaranteed spot in the program and allowing them to skip the standard selection process.
The award covers airfare, accommodation, and business-related travel and participation costs for one founding member during their stay in Austria (approx. one week). (Note: These expenses will be reimbursed by GIN after the program concludes.)
Watch the promotional video here.
For reference, you can access details about the past program (Spring 2026) via this link.
Startup Line-up:
- Junici Arai, Co-Founder & CEO, Mintato Rocket., Ltd.
- Paolo Berto, CEO, HEDGEHAMMER
- Masashi Hirano, CEO, illuminus Inc.
- Yoichiro Koga, President, Promethean Co., Ltd.
- Christopher Silkworth, CEO, Sight Spinner AI
- Abhinav Singh, Business Manager, Material Gate Inc.
スケジュール | Schedule:
- 18:30-18:38 - Greetings & Introduction of jury (8min)
- 18:38-19:28 - 5 startups, 5mins pitch ＋3mins QAs each (50 min)
- 19:30-19:45 - Judge time
- 19:45-19:55 - Result
- 19:55-20:00 - Closing
審査員 | Judges:
- Mr. Nalin Advani, Outside Director, Independent Director, Biprogy Inc.
- Mr. Kazuo Nagasaki, Manager, Innovation Promotion Division, Business Innovation Department, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama
- Ms. Lauren Nham, Venture Lead, Tokyo AI
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■ オンライン参加方法 | How to join the session online
- YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT開始後、本ページ上に「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されます。そちらをクリックし、オンライン参加いただけます。
- 「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されていない場合は、メインページのセッション一覧にある「Join Remotely」ボタンよりご参加ください。
- Once YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT begins, a “Join Remotely” button will appear on this page. Click the button to join the event online.
- If the “Join Remotely” button is not visible on the session page, please join by clicking the “Join Remotely” button in the session list on the main page.
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本セッションは、ハイブリッド（現地＆オンライン）セッションです。プログラム／スケジュールは予告なく変更される場合がありますのでご了承ください。
This session will be held in a hybrid format (onsite and online). Please note that the program/schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
主催 | Organiser： YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT
共催 | Co-Organiser：Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN)
現地会場 | Venue：TECH HUB YOKOHAMA
Google Map : 横浜市西区みなとみらい２丁目２番１号 横浜ランドマークタワー TECH HUB YOKOHAMA
言語 | Language：English
*Simultaneous translation tool available → Click here!
概要 | Description：
11 November marks two years since our opening and thanks to you and the community YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT is now 2 years old. Thank you!
To celebrate this we are hosting a global startup pitch in collaboration with Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) to support global startups from Japan who are interested in entering the European market.
The winner will receive a "Golden Ticket" for the "GO AUSTRIA" market entry program—organized annually in the spring by the Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) —granting them a guaranteed spot in the program and allowing them to skip the standard selection process.
The award covers airfare, accommodation, and business-related travel and participation costs for one founding member during their stay in Austria (approx. one week). (Note: These expenses will be reimbursed by GIN after the program concludes.)
Watch the promotional video here.
For reference, you can access details about the past program (Spring 2026) via this link.
Startup Line-up:
- Junici Arai, Co-Founder & CEO, Mintato Rocket., Ltd.
- Paolo Berto, CEO, HEDGEHAMMER
- Masashi Hirano, CEO, illuminus Inc.
- Yoichiro Koga, President, Promethean Co., Ltd.
- Christopher Silkworth, CEO, Sight Spinner AI
- Abhinav Singh, Business Manager, Material Gate Inc.
スケジュール | Schedule:
- 18:30-18:38 - Greetings & Introduction of jury (8min)
- 18:38-19:28 - 5 startups, 5mins pitch ＋3mins QAs each (50 min)
- 19:30-19:45 - Judge time
- 19:45-19:55 - Result
- 19:55-20:00 - Closing
審査員 | Judges:
- Mr. Nalin Advani, Outside Director, Independent Director, Biprogy Inc.
- Mr. Kazuo Nagasaki, Manager, Innovation Promotion Division, Business Innovation Department, Economic Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama
- Ms. Lauren Nham, Venture Lead, Tokyo AI
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■ オンライン参加方法 | How to join the session online
- YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT開始後、本ページ上に「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されます。そちらをクリックし、オンライン参加いただけます。
- 「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されていない場合は、メインページのセッション一覧にある「Join Remotely」ボタンよりご参加ください。
- Once YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT begins, a “Join Remotely” button will appear on this page. Click the button to join the event online.
- If the “Join Remotely” button is not visible on the session page, please join by clicking the “Join Remotely” button in the session list on the main page.
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