Venture Cafe: Tokyo Bound Manchester’s Bridge to International Innovation

Join us for the Pitch2Tokyo Competition at our second Thursday Gathering, in partnership with ARIA (Advanced Research + Invention Agency) and Sister.

Pitch2Tokyo is a global pitch competition uniting innovators from Venture Café communities and beyond. More than a contest, it’s a platform to showcase the diversity, ingenuity, and strength of our ecosystems on an international stage.

At this regional round, startups will share their entrepreneurial journeys and compete for the opportunity to represent Manchester at the global finals in February 2026 — pitching to an international audience of innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders from over 80 countries.

Connect with Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem at Global Gathering 2026! Win a trip to Japan with flights and accommodation by applying to pitch before 11th November 2025 HERE.

Sign up below or reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. We’d love to see you there!