We are pleased to announce the “International Open Innovation & Startup Symposium 2025 – Exploring the Cutting Edge of Future Innovation!”

In today’s society, addressing global-scale challenges requires more than isolated technologies or knowledge—it demands interdisciplinary integration and deeper collaboration among academia, industry, and government.
Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo), formed through the integration of institutions, brings together diverse research fields including medical, dental, science and engineering. Science Tokyo is committed to tackling pressing societal issues and aims to become a hub for innovation ecosystems that support future society.
This event is held with the goal of fostering sustainable industry-academia-government collaboration and creating innovations that contribute to societal advancement through active engagement and exchange among stakeholders from industry, academia, and the public sector.

Date & Time:
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue:
Conference Square, Hibiya International Building (Tokyo)

Participation:
On-site or Online (Free of charge)

Program & Contents

Keynote Speeches & Panel Discussions (Room A)

10:00–11:00
Opening Remarks / Keynote Speech

11:00–12:00
Case Studies of Global Innovation Ecosystems

13:00–14:40
Ecosystems Originating from Science Tokyo

15:00–16:15
Keys to Creating Innovation Ecosystems

16:45–17:00
Science Tokyo Venture Awards Ceremony / Closing Remarks

Pitch Event (Room B)

Institute of Science Tokyo Certified Venture Awards Ceremony

Exhibition: Booth Displays

Booth Exhibitions by Event Sponsors and Partners

Event Summary

Information

Event Name:
International Open Innovation & Startup Symposium 2025

Format:
Hybrid (On-site & Online)

Date & Time:
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue:
HIBIKOKU Conference Square
8th Floor, 2-2-3 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011, Japan

Organizer:

Center for Innovation Management / Center for Innovation Design / Center for Medical Innovation,

Institute of Science Tokyo