ASCENSION, an international business matching event, will bring together more than 1,000 startups, VCs and others from around the world in Fukuoka!
On the occasion of the event, we are inviting companies to participate in the ASIA NEXT UNICORN AWARD, a global pitch competition to discover the next generation of unicorn companies!
Booth exhibition as well as matching assistance with VCs/ business corporations will also be available! This is a great opportunity to network with VCs on the international frontlines, so please do not miss this opportunity to apply!
October 4 (Wed) and 5 (Thu), 2023
Daimyo Garden City
Fukuoka Growth Next
Growth1
(2-6-11 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
Pitch competition, Sessions, Booth exhibition, Business meetings, Networking
Approximately 1,000 people (tentative)
English
VCs from the U.S., Asia, Europe and Japan (TBD)
First place prize 1 million yen
Startups that have the potential to grow into a unicorn within 3 years
※Screening will be conducted in case of a large number of applications.
Please click below and fill in the application form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDGwl61aOLdhBc0tNO-DBHUWTvED_h5eWG8vECuX5KWGrV_w/viewform
September 5 (Tue), 2023
Mid-September (TBA)
Global Startup Section, Fukuoka City Gov
Email:globalstartup@city.fukuoka.lg.jp