GTIE DEMO DAY 2026

GTIE DEMO DAY 2026 is a pitch event featuring research teams selected for the GAP Fund provided by GTIE, a university startup ecosystem centered on universities in the greater Tokyo area. Attendees can see, up close, researchers presenting work that aims to turn cutting-edge research seeds into new businesses and industries. The program opens with welcome remarks and an introduction to GTIE, followed by a keynote session from Shutaro Takeda, co-founder of Kyoto Fusioneering, pitches by GAP Fund grantees, and a talk session. Researchers from 23 universities and research institutions, including the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Institute of Science Tokyo, Keio University, and University of Tsukuba, are scheduled to present. The venue is the 2F STAGE at Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB), and admission is free. The program runs from 12:45 to 18:00, with networking time set aside afterward. It is an in-person opportunity for startup ecosystem players, researchers, and students.