DIMENSION appointed as Ambassador for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program
DIMENSION Corporation (headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takamitsu Miyaso; hereafter, DIMENSION) announces it has been appointed as an ambassador for the “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program,” which will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from May 15 (Wednesday) to 16 (Thursday), 2024.
◆ About the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program
The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program is the largest global innovation conference in Asia and the only one in Japan that creates “encounters yet to happen” based on an international/Japan startup ecosystem aimed at addressing common urban challenges worldwide.
In Tokyo, Japan from May 15 (Wednesday) to 16 (Thursday) 2024, we will be hosting various programs such as keynote sessions, pitch contests, booth exhibitions, and business matching aimed at overcoming common urban challenges worldwide, such as population growth, energy and environmental issues, aging infrastructure, and the inheritance of traditional culture, through cutting-edge technology, diverse ideas, and digital expertise, to create “sustainable new value.”
Various stakeholders such as leading startups, investors, large corporations, governments, cities, and student entrepreneurs from Asia and around the world will gather in Tokyo to create business opening innovations with significant social and economic impact.
Event overview
Date: May 15 (Wednesday) – May 16 (Thursday), 2024
Main venue:
Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Halls 1 & 2 (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
*Hybrid event with both physical and online presence
Organizer:
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program Executive Committee
Program:
Keynote sessions, booth exhibitions, business matching
Internet/social media:
Event homepage: https://www.sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusHiTechTokyoGlobalStartupProgram
X (former Twitter) (JP): https://twitter.com/STT2024GSP_JP
X (former Twitter) (EN): https://twitter.com/STT2024GSP_EN
LinkedIn: https://jp.linkedin.com/company/sushi-tech-tokyo-gsp-official-account/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STT2024_GSP
Expected event size:
Total participants (online/offline combined): 40,000
Number of exhibiting startup companies: over 400
Expected number of startup-related participants: over 4,000
◆ Appointment as Ambassador
DIMENSION has been appointed as an ambassador for the “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program,” based on our commitment to contributing to the expansion of Japan’s startup ecosystem.
Duration of activities:
From the date of appointment until the event
*Event dates: May 15 (Wednesday) – 16 (Thursday), 2024
Supporting role:
As an officially recognized ambassador for the event, we will contribute to promotional activities.
Ambassador introduction page:
https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/ambassador/
DIMENSION will continue to provide extensive support beyond investments to startups, as we strive to create companies from Japan that can succeed globally.
■ DIMENSION, Inc. (https://www.dimensionfund.co.jp/en/)
Our mission is “Building a society where people’s vision and commitment are rewarded.”
The first fund, established in October 2019, has invested in 24 companies, three of which have gone public. In April 2022, we established the second fund with a total of 10.15 billion yen. Beyond merely providing risk money, we leverage our expertise in business growth, organizational development, and finance to invest in entrepreneurs who are committed and sincere in their management from the early stages, supporting their business expansion and IPO efforts.
Representative: Takamitsu Miyaso Chief Executive Officer
Location: 15th floor, Toranomon Hills Business Tower, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Established: October 2019
Business: Venture Capital business