Next big event in the global startup ecosystem: SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.
What is SusHi Tech?
No, it’s not about the food! It stands for Sustainable High City Tech—the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s flagship initiative to solve 21st-century urban challenges through cutting-edge innovation.Taking place from April 27 to 29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, this isn’t just another tech conference. It is a massive “urban experiment” where over 800 startups, world-class investors, and city leaders converge to redefine how we live. From Climate Tech and Smart Mobility to Generative AI and Robotics, SusHi Tech is the testing ground for technologies that make cities more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
Why This Matters for Startups?
For global and Japanese startups, SusHi Tech 2026 is the ultimate bridge.
Market Entry: Japan is one of the world’s largest tech markets, yet it has historically been perceived as difficult to enter. This event lowers those barriers, connecting you directly with Corporate Japan and government officials.
Global Visibility: With the SusHi Tech Challenge (a global pitch contest) and pavilions from over 20 countries, regions and cities, each startup’s innovation gets the spotlight on a world stage.
Why Choose the EMERGE Global Acceleration Program?
While SusHi Tech provides the stage, our EMERGE Global Acceleration program provides the roadmap. We have spent over 6 years refining a proprietary workflow that prepares founders for the complexities of international expansion.
Why should your startup join EMERGE Global Acceleration?
Market Readiness Assessment (MRA): We don’t just “mentor”; we provide “health check” from market experts with over 30 years of combined experience in overseas development.
Human-Centric Design: Led by Prof. Dr. David M. L. Williams and our mentors, our approach ensures your technology isn’t just “smart”—it’s designed for real human needs and cultural nuances.
Real Connections: We move beyond theory. EMERGE offers curated business matching and PoC/PoP development support tailored for the target market.
The journey to the top of the tech world requires both a global vision and local expertise. We’ve been building this bridge since 2009—let’s walk it together.
Take the next step and transform your startup’s future at: https://emerge-global.tech/
