GRIC 2026 (Growth Industry Conference)

2026-11-04 · Tokyo

Shibuya Hikarie Hikarie Hall (and Online)

GRIC 2026 is a major Tokyo conference at Shibuya Hikarie Hikarie Hall connecting growth-stage ventures, enterprise leaders, and investors around the theme of Impact.

GRIC 2026 (Growth Industry Conference) is one of Japan's largest startup conferences, bringing together growth-stage companies, venture investors, and enterprise executives. It features key sessions, speed dating/matching, and the global GRIC PITCH competition.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders steering growth-stage companies across AI, SaaS, Deep Tech, Robotics, Climate Tech, and Biotech will find the agenda directly relevant. Teams pursuing enterprise partnerships or scaling their capital base within Japan's innovation ecosystem benefit most from participating in person or online.

What happens

Spanning three days from November 4 to November 6, 2026, the schedule delivers key sessions alongside dedicated speed dating and matching sessions. Participating startups can also compete on an international stage through the global GRIC PITCH competition.

Who's in the room

Attendees comprise growth-stage founders, active venture capital investors, and corporate executives seeking commercial collaborations. Participants gather both on-site in Tokyo and through virtual channels, united by a focus on sustainable growth and industry transformation.

How to prepare

Refine a concise pitch that highlights clear traction, operational scalability, and your measurable impact metrics for the speed dating sessions. If applying for the GRIC PITCH contest, ensure your presentation materials clearly articulate unit economics and regional growth potential to appeal to corporate decision-makers.

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At a glance

Theme
Impact
Stage
Growth
Sectors
Deep Tech, AI, Robotics, SaaS, Climate Tech, Biotech

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