Spark2050 Roadshow - Japan 2025 Pitch Competition

We're proud to co-host Spark2050 Japan – 2025 with Founder Institute and Openfor.co, as part of the Spark2050 Global Roadshow led by FAMPOSO in partnership with Global Legacy Partners—a platform connecting family offices, investors, and innovators around impact-driven ventures. ​This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders, featuring an on-stage pitch competition where selected scale-up startups and SMEs will pitch bold, sustainable solutions to global investors and influencers. ​The roadshow spans 15 countries, with 2 winners chosen from each stop to advance to the Grand Finale in Dubai (Dec 4–5) for a chance to win $50,000–$100,000 in cash prizes, international exposure, and global growth support. ​​Co-organizers - FAMPOSO X FI Japan X Openfor.co ​Agenda:  ​09:00 - 10:00 - Arrangements  of Event ​10:00 - 11:00 - Welcome and Keynote Speech ​11:00 - 11:30 -  Panel Discussion ​11:30 - 12:00 - Influencer-Driven Fire Chat ​13:00 - 16:00 - PITCH COMPETITION ON STAGE ​16:00 - 17:00 - Announcement of the winners ​17:00 - 18:00 - Networking ​Transformative Industry Themes: ​Digital Innovation ​Data Infrastructure & Cybersecurity ​Blockchain and Tokenization ​Food & Beverage ​Next-Gen Food Tech and AgriTech ​Future Film and Media Technologies ​Eco-Friendly Businesses ​Smart Cities and Building Solutions ​Digital Banking and Finance ​Hospitality and Healthcare ​Others ​Who Should Apply & Participate: ​Scale-up stage startups with validated products or services ​SMEs working on impactful tech or sustainability solutions ​Innovators and entrepreneurs aiming for global expansion ​Founders building solutions aligned with the UN SDGs ​Teams seeking funding, exposure, and strategic partnerships ​Influencers and thought leaders passionate about smart living and sustainability ​Benefits: ​Chance to win a minimum of $50,000 to $100,000 CASH PRIZE ​Selected founders will secure Investment and Funding. ​2 Winners Selected To Travel To Dubai for Grand Finale in Dec 4th and 5th. ​Networking Opportunities with Investors. ​Exposure For Innovative Ideas. ​12 Live Pitches With Real-Time Judging. ​Presentations From Local And Global Industry Leaders. ​Investment Channel Includes: ​HNI International Investors ​Family Houses ​Investment Bankers ​Venture Capitals ​How projects will be evaluated:  ​A Jury Will Assess Each Entry Based On:  ​Scalability (Potential To Expand).  ​Realizability (Feasibility And Maturity).  ​Innovativeness (Differentiation And Originality).  ​Comprehensibility (Clarity Of Value Proposition).  ​Diversity & Team Readiness (Structure And Motivation).  ​SDG Impact (Alignment With UN Sustainable Development Goals) SPARK2050 ROADSHOW SCHEDULE ​Date & Location ​03 July 2025 - Japan ​31 July 2025 - Indonesia ​07 Aug 2025 - Vietnam ​14 Aug 2025 - Philippines ​28 Aug 2025 - Australia ​04 Sep 2025 - Sri Lanka ​11 Sep 2025 - Malaysia ​18 Sep 2025 - South Africa ​23 Sep 2025 - Lesotho ​09 Oct 2025 - Switzerland ​30 Oct 2025 - USA ​13 Nov 2025 - India ​27 Nov 2025 - Singapore ​4 & 5 December 2025 - Dubai (GRAND FINALE) ​