SDGs to Startups Hackathon 2026

Name: SDGs to Startups Hackathon 2026
Start: 2026-06-20T09:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-06-21T19:00:00+09:00
Location: Koto City, Japan

Two-day Tokyo student hackathon turning SDG ideas into startup prototypes, with top teams pitching to VCs.

When: Jun 20 – Jun 21(2 days)
starts 09:00 ·ends 19:00 JST
Where: Koto City, Japan·In person
Region: Kanto (Tokyo)
Organizer: Tokyo AI
Language: EN
Source: Luma

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Summary

SDGs to Startups Hackathon 2026 brings together university students from across Tokyo for a two-day build sprint focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants form teams on site, develop a working prototype with support from mentors, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. No team or prior idea is required, and students from all majors (tech, business, design, and beyond) are welcome. The program is built around hands-on building and real-world impact. Industry professionals provide guidance throughout, and the top five teams earn a fast-track pitch to venture capital investors. Snacks and mentorship are included; participants are asked to bring a laptop and energy. Held at Shibaura Institute of Technology and free for students, the event is co-organised by Tokyo Student Network, Tokyo AI, several GDGoC chapters (Waseda, IPUT, Sophia), and the TUJ CS Society.

About the community

A student-driven hackathon community connecting university builders across Tokyo with mentors and investors, centered on prototyping solutions to real-world SDG challenges.

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