TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge 2026

Innovate your business with Sound × Entertainment

Welcome to the TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge 2026!

TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge is a unique cross-industry global business contest dedicated to the future of Sound, Music, and Entertainment. Together with Yamaha, our partner companies, and startups from around the world, we aim to create bold new businesses and ambitious services that redefine what is possible.

Prize & Incentives:

  • Grand Prix Award: For potential collaboration with Yamaha and our partners
    ・Up to JPY 5M in PoC funding *
    ・Discussions for asset utilization​
  • Yamaha Award: For potential collaboration with Yamaha
    ・Up to JPY 2M in PoC funding *
    ・Discussions for asset utilization​
  • YMI Fund Award: Fundraising discussions with members of
    Yamaha Music Innovations Fund (YMI Fund)​

Registration deadline:
October 31 2026

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