Youth Innovation EXPO (Global Track)
Youth Innovation EXPO (Global Track)
The World's Largest Student Global Pitch Contest, "Youth Innovation EXPO," at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. A once-in-a-lifetime event where students' "challenges" will shape the future!
Regional (Preliminary) contests will be held in 7 global locations.
Winners from each region will be invited to the Final Contest at the official Expo venue in Japan.
Before the Final Contest, Finalists will take the stage at the Pre-Event in Tokyo, receiving valuable feedback from experts in entrepreneurship to refine their presentations.
The Final Contest at the official Expo venue in Japan will feature a Grand Pitch Contest to determine the ultimate winner.
Outstanding participants will gain access to an acceleration support program to help scale their ventures (subject to schedule).
Before the Final Contest, Finalists will take the stage at the Pre-Event in Tokyo, receiving valuable feedback from experts in entrepreneurship to refine their presentations.
The Final Contest at the official Expo venue in Japan will feature a Grand Pitch Contest to determine the ultimate winner.
Outstanding participants will gain access to an acceleration support program to help scale their ventures (subject to schedule).
Final Contest
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Location: EXPO Messe "WASSE" at the official Expo venue
Location: EXPO Messe "WASSE" at the official Expo venue
Eligibility Requirements
(a)
Must be a current:
- High school student
- Undergraduate student (vocational, college, university)
- Graduate student
- Researcher
(b)
Must be in the pre-startup phase or within one year of founding a business.
(c)
Must be able to attend the pitch contest after passing the first screening round.
(d)
Must agree to the terms and conditions of event participation.
Regional (Preliminary) contests will be held in 7 global locations.
Winners from each region will be invited to the Final Contest at the official Expo venue in Japan.
Before the Final Contest, Finalists will take the stage at the Pre-Event in Tokyo, receiving valuable feedback from experts in entrepreneurship to refine their presentations.
The Final Contest at the official Expo venue in Japan will feature a Grand Pitch Contest to determine the ultimate winner.
Outstanding participants will gain access to an acceleration support program to help scale their ventures (subject to schedule).
Before the Final Contest, Finalists will take the stage at the Pre-Event in Tokyo, receiving valuable feedback from experts in entrepreneurship to refine their presentations.
The Final Contest at the official Expo venue in Japan will feature a Grand Pitch Contest to determine the ultimate winner.
Outstanding participants will gain access to an acceleration support program to help scale their ventures (subject to schedule).
Final Contest
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Location: EXPO Messe "WASSE" at the official Expo venue
Location: EXPO Messe "WASSE" at the official Expo venue
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must meet all of the following conditions:
(a)Must be high school student, vocational school student, technical college student, junior college student, university student,
graduate student, or researcher.
(a)Must be high school student, vocational school student, technical college student, junior college student, university student,
graduate student, or researcher.
(b)Must be in the pre-startup phase or within one year of founding a business.
(c)Must be able to attend the pitch contest upon passing the first screening round.
(d)Must agree to the event participation terms and conditions.
(c)Must be able to attend the pitch contest upon passing the first screening round.
(d)Must agree to the event participation terms and conditions.
Presentation Themes
Participants will select one theme from the six designated themes chosen from the eight official themes of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai for their presentation.
Co-creating Cultures for the Future
The Future of Communities and Mobility
Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing, and Shelter
Health and Well-being
Learning and Playing
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity
A gathering place for students from around the world,
where future young leaders can directly connect with companies.
Recruiters, this is your best opportunity
to connect with Generation Z!
Student Entry is Free!
