CVC Taiwan, in conjunction with CVC Japan and Columbia Alumni Taiwan, is delighted to invite some of the most promising startups and distinguished investors to join us for our inaugural Next Step: Japan Startup Pitch Competition. An exciting group of Taiwan-based startups will be pitching for the chance to win a trip to Japan to meet up with investors. incubators and accelerators. This year's startups focus on such diverse areas as AI healthcare, cycling safety, gut health, health foods, etc.
The event will be live streamed to investors and audiences in Japan and several other Asian countries. The audience will also have a chance to participate in the voting process and also the chance to meet prominent investors active in both Taiwan and Japan, including Headline Asia, Sparklabs, 886, Venture+ and Headwater Capital. There will be plenty of opportunities to network before and after the competition.
Come join us as we hear about how these innovative Taiwanese startups plan to change the world. Meet up with other startups and investors for a night of inspiration and fun!
18:00 Door opens
19:00 Opening address
19:05 Competition starts
20:35 Break
20:45 Announcement of results & judges comments
21:00 Event ends
NT $500 Pre-registration required prior to the day of event, May 27th, 2026
NT $700 From 12am, May 27th, 2026 to walk-in during the event. (Final walk-in cutoff time at 19:00 on day of event)
Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be served
*Tickets valid from May 27th, 2026 18:00~21:00 only.
