TechBIZKON IX - GX Factory Tech

Bringing together startups, corporates, investors and ecosystem players in Green Transformation.

Inspiring pitches, panel discussions, networking opportunities and opportunities for one on one talks while keeping a familiar and easy to talk atmosphere. For anyone interested in transforming factories or really any kind of production process for a greener future, this is the event to be in Tokyo this December.

Register now to secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable experience!

The topic includes:

• Sustainable Production Processes

• Industrial Sustainability Tech

• Solutions for decarbonization of industry

• Eco-Innovation in Industry etc.

We are looking for alternative technologies leading to a more sustainable future in factory and production settings including construction and building. What technologies and solutions do we have to reduce the carbon footprint in any kind of industry?

For this edition we are NOT looking at alternative energy production methods nor solutions in agritech (was part of the 2024 edition).

Application deadline: 27 September 2025

Apply via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/Bmc0ymA2P5

We will get back to all applicants after the application deadline.

Please note - date for online selection pitch is the afternoon (approx. 4pm) 14 October 2025.

Together with the feedback on your application you will receive the link for the online pitch on 14 October and your time slot for the online pitch.

For any questions regarding your application, please message to tokyo@advantageaustria.org.

Merits for participating as a Japan based startup:

• Participate in the main event on 4 December as a pitching, exhibiting or attending startup (all categories free of charge, no exhibition fee)

• Be discovered by European investors and funding agencies

• Win one of the "go Europe" discovery tickets including a variety of benefits such as free flight, free accommodation, free booth at a major trade fair etc. Important: detailed benefits depend on the package you win! More details soon to come here.

• Meet Japanese companies and VCs interested in GX topics.

• Get a feeling of what best solutions in GX from Austria, Belgium and Germany are - exchange your knowledge and contact with oversea startups - get a benchmark for your own products and solutions

• Have fun! Enjoy a great event and evening networking with international and Japanese participants, food and beverages with international flavor! :-)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

Explore new products and solutions: The event showcases new products and services from more than 25 startups from Europe and Japan relevant to green transformation. Attending the event allows you to have individual talks with them, visit their exhibition tables and listen to their pitches.

Networking opportunities: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded individuals, as well as experts in your field. You can make valuable connections that can help you grow your career or business.

Knowledge sharing: The event features expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on a particular topic. This can provide attendees with new ideas, perspectives, and strategies that they can apply to their work or personal life.

Inspiration: Attending the event can be inspiring, providing participants with new ideas and motivation to achieve their goals.

Investment opportunities: The participating startups are mostly later stage startups well into POCs or even already actively selling their products and solutions at markets in Europe and beyond. Most participating startups are new to Japan and are looking for investment as well as business partners.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends: The event showcases the latest products, services, innovations and trends in green transformation with experts from Austria, Belgium, Germany and Japan present and ready to share best practices and solutions.

Collaborate with others: The event is a great opportunity to collaborate with others in your field or industry. Participants can meet potential partners, collaborators, or even competitors and share ideas and insights.

Have fun: Lastly, the event will be a lot of fun! It offers a chance to get out of the office or home, socialize with others, and enjoy new experiences. Attending it can be a great way to break up the routine and do something different and exciting.

Be THE FIRST connecting with startups, be AHEAD in discovering new technologies, be VISIBLE!

​Interested in joining the 2025 edition as a suporting partner? Contact the TechBIZKON organizers (tokyo@advantageaustria.org and check out the sponsorship options below:**

• DIAMOND, ​JPY 700,000:

  • FULL page in booklet

  • Logo on event website and screen display

  • Presentation table, roll-up at venue, leaflets

  • Pre-arranged meetings with startups

  • Announced by MC at event opening

  • Spoken statement in after event video or welcome remarks at TBK Opening

  • Short video during break, networking etc.

  • ​VIP Tickets: up to 6

• PLATINUM, ​JPY 500,000:

  • HALF page in booklet

  • ​Logo on event website and screen display

  • ​Roll-up at venue, leaflets

  • Pre-arranged meetings with startups

  • Announced by MC at event opening

  • ​VIP Tickets: up to 3

• GOLD, ​JPY 250,000:

  • LOGO in booklet

  • ​Logo on event website

  • ​Logo on screen display during main event

  • Leaflets on info desk

  • ​VIP Tickets: up to 2

• SILVER, ​JPY 125,000:

  • LOGO in booklet

  • Logo on event website

  • Leaflets on info desk

  • ​VIP Tickets: 1