SusHi Tech Challenge 2027
Consider this when Japanese/global visibility and urban-market partnerships justify the travel and preparation. A large top prize should not be the only reason a cash-constrained African startup applies.
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Consider this when Japanese/global visibility and urban-market partnerships justify the travel and preparation. A large top prize should not be the only reason a cash-constrained African startup applies.
Ubunifu editorial assessment, not an organiser eligibility decision.A stronger fit when...
Startups worldwide with an existing product/service and a new technology or business model relevant to sustainable urban challenges. Teams must be able to meet the Tokyo participation requirements.
Pause or look elsewhere when...
A concept without the requested product/service, or a founder who cannot participate in person if selected. A booth benefit does not establish that flights, visas or accommodation are funded.
What the support actually means
The global pitch competition advertises a JPY 10 million grand prize. Selected semifinalists receive exhibition support; this is not a cash award to every exhibitor or applicant.
Costs and commitments: English application/pitch materials and Tokyo attendance are required for selected teams, including the stated exhibition days. Confirm the exact May 2027 schedule and budget uncovered travel.
Your costs, time and commitments
English application/pitch materials and Tokyo attendance are required for selected teams, including the stated exhibition days. Confirm the exact May 2027 schedule and budget uncovered travel.
How selection or access works
A selected semifinal cohort progresses through pitches; the final award is competitive. The Tokyo recruitment page specifies a 17:00 JST cutoff, which should take precedence over an unconfirmed later platform time.
Preparation and application steps
Get these ready first
Preparation advice; the organiser determines mandatory documents.
- Prepare a clear English deck and product demonstration.
- Show the urban problem, customers and evidence of traction.
- Estimate the cost and staff availability for attending in Tokyo.
Your next steps
- Use the official 2027 recruitment page and its application link.
- Check stage and attendance requirements.
- Submit by 11:00 EAT on 18 December, using the official earlier cutoff.
Questions to confirm and guide sources
Questions to confirm before committing
- Travel, visa, accommodation and incidental-cost coverage.
- Prize conditions, exhibition obligations and any platform deadline discrepancy.
Sources behind this decision guide
Reviewed 2026-11-05. Guidance is not a guarantee that an application window remains open.
Full programme facts and official sources
Who this is for
Startups worldwide with an existing product/service and a new technology or business model relevant to sustainable urban challenges. Teams must be able to meet the Tokyo participation requirements.
Country and applicant-route conditions: Startups worldwide with an existing product/service and a new technology or business model relevant to sustainable urban challenges. Teams must be able to meet the Tokyo participation requirements.
- Stage
- Existing product or service
- Sector
- Sustainable cities; technology
- Support type
- Competitive prize and exhibition opportunity
- Costs and commitments
- English application/pitch materials and Tokyo attendance are required for selected teams, including the stated exhibition days. Confirm the exact May 2027 schedule and budget uncovered travel.
- Deadline
- 18 Dec 2026, 11:00 EAT
- As published
- 2026-12-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Format
- Startups worldwide with an existing product/service and a new technology or business model relevant to sustainable urban challenges. Teams must be able to meet the Tokyo participation requirements.
- Event dates
- See the official programme calendar and the commitments section; no unverified event date is added.
- Travel and visa support
- Only confirmed written programme terms establish travel, visa or accommodation coverage. Do not assume support.
- Documents and preparation
- Preparation advice, not a mandatory-document list: Prepare a clear English deck and product demonstration. Show the urban problem, customers and evidence of traction. Estimate the cost and staff availability for attending in Tokyo.
- How to apply
- Use the official 2027 recruitment page and its application link. Check stage and attendance requirements. Submit by 11:00 EAT on 18 December, using the official earlier cutoff.
- Applicant route
- Direct application
Official sources
Official Tokyo Metropolitan Government programme or application source Source checked 2026-11-05
Official Tokyo Metropolitan Government programme or application source Source checked 2026-11-05
Check before committing
Eligibility is programme-specific. A listed maximum is not an award, and a programme page is not proof that every form field or individual applicant has been approved.
Listing, saving and community ratings do not verify the organiser, guarantee eligibility or promise selection. Check the official terms before committing time or money.