Gateway Event for Young Entrepreneurs Opens Applications for Pitch Presenters

Event Overview

F Ventures LLP has announced the upcoming startup festival for the under-25 generation, "TORYUMON TOKYO 2026 REBOOT," and has officially opened applications for presenters for its flagship event, the "U25 TORYUMON Pitch." Designed as a gathering place for aspiring and young founders to build a strong community, the event will take place on December 19, 2026, at Bellesalle Shibuya First.

Pitch Application Guidelines

This call for applications is aimed at student entrepreneurs and founders under the age of 25. The primary targets are pre-seed to seed-stage startups prior to formal fundraising. Selection will be conducted through document screening and interviews, with approximately five participants chosen to pitch. The pitch format will consist of a 4-minute presentation followed by a 4-minute Q&A session.

Evaluation Criteria and Judging Panel

Venture capitalists and corporate venture capital (CVC) representatives are scheduled to serve as judges. The evaluation criteria will focus on five key areas: "Novelty," "Competitive Advantage," "Marketability and Growth Potential," "Business Model," and "Presentation Skills." In addition to a grand prize of 100,000 JPY, multiple corporate sponsor awards will be prepared.

Future Schedule

The application deadline is November 20, 2026 (Friday) at 23:59, with document screening results expected to be announced around the end of November. Alongside the pitches, the event will feature diverse content designed to deepen startup insights, including talk sessions by prominent and global entrepreneurs, as well as sessions dedicated to AI.