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âð Inception AI Buildathon at IVS 2025
âThe Most Elite AI Builder Event in Japan
âJuly 2-4, 2025 | Kyoto, Japan
Part of IVS 2025 - Japan's Largest Startup Conference
âThe Ultimate Opportunity for AI Builders
âJoin the most exclusive AI buildathon in Japan as part of IVS 2025, where 12,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders gather to "Reshape Japan with Global Minds."
âThis isn't just another hackathonâit's your launchpad into global AI startup success.
âð Why This Event Changes Everything
âð¯ Elite Scale & Quality
âHandpicked cohort of 15 world-class AI founders and builders
âDirect access to Japan's largest startup conference (12,000+ attendees)
â2,000+ investors and 4,000+ startups in attendance
âð° Unprecedented Exposure
âPitch on the main IVS AI stage to thousands of attendees
âConnect with 120+ VC partners and global investors
âBe featured in Japan's most influential startup ecosystem
âð Real Impact & Opportunities
âWinners receive funding discussions and partnership opportunities
âDirect connection to Japan's top AI companies and investors
âPathway to Japan market entry for international builders
âð¯ Who Should Apply
âAI Engineers & Researchers
âExperience with LLMs, AI agents, and cutting-edge AI development
âReady to build something that scales globally from Japan
âStartup Founders & Technical Leaders
âProven track record in building and scaling technology products
âVision for AI-native solutions that solve real-world problems
âDomain Experts & Innovators
âDeep expertise in industries ripe for AI transformation
âPassion for applying AI to create meaningful impact
âð 3-Day Journey to AI Startup Success
âDay 1 (July 2): Team Formation & Ideation
âConnect with fellow elite builders
âForm teams around breakthrough AI concepts
âAccess to mentorship from industry leaders
âDay 2 (July 3): Intensive Building
â72 hours of focused development
âExpert mentorship and technical support
âReal-time feedback from investors and industry experts
âDay 3 (July 4): Main Stage Showcase
âPresent to 12,000+ IVS attendees
âPitch to Japan's top AI investors and corporate leaders
âWinner announced on IVS main stage
âð What Winners Receive
âð€ Main stage presentation at IVS 2025 to 12,000+ attendees
âð° Direct investor introductions and funding opportunities
âð€ Partnership discussions with major Japanese corporations
âð Global expansion support through Inception Studio network
ââïž Significant cloud credits and technical resources
âð¥ The IVS 2025 Advantage
â"Connecting the Now and Next of AI" - IVS AI Theme Zone
âThis buildathon is embedded within IVS's dedicated AI zone, featuring:
âCutting-edge AI product demos and showcases
âDeep-dive roundtables with AI industry leaders
âJapan's AI investment landscape insights
âDirect access to corporate innovation teams
âð Past Success Stories
âFollowing the success of Inception Studio buildathons at HumanX Las Vegas and Mercari Tokyo, where teams launched real companies and secured funding, the Inception AI Buildathon at IVS represents the pinnacle AI builder opportunity in Asia.
â"The energy in the room was really palpable, having all these awesome builders around just really motivating for us and the team." - HumanX Buildathon Participant
âð Location & Logistics
âVenue: Miyako Messe, Kyoto - Japan's cultural capital
Dates: July 2-4, 2025
Conference Access: Full IVS 2025 conference pass included
Accommodations: Premium options in historic Kyoto near Miyake Misse
âð Ready to Build the Future?
âThis is more than a buildathonâit's your gateway to Japan's $50B+ AI market and connection to the global AI ecosystem.
âLimited to 15 exceptional builders. Applications close June 21st.
âThe next unicorn AI company could start here. Will it be yours?
âApply now and join the most elite AI builders in Japan for 72 hours that could change your career forever.
âOrganized by Inception Studio in partnership with IVS 2025
âThis event is a testament to our commitment to nurturing the next generation of AI companies. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge AI projects and contribute to the development of scalable, globally impactful AI products.
âYour Journey
âApplication Period:
âMain acceptance round:
âDeadline for applications: 11:59 PM JST, June 15th.
âNotification of results: June 21st.
âLatecomers round:
âDeadline for applications: 11:59 PM JST, June 22nd.
âNotification of results: June 25th.
âOnce your application is approved
âYou will be invited to the Discord server.
âYou'll be able to communicate with the organizers and other participants there.
âJune 25th (Wed): Online Meetup
âParticipants can understand each other's skills and what they want to do in the event before starting the kick-off.
âJuly 2nd (Wed):
âIn-person kickoff. Set the tone for an unforgettable event, forming teams, meeting each other, and hearing from AI leaders.â
âJuly 3rd (Thu):
âBuilding and Community: Build with your teams. Multiple opportunities to come together in-person as a group to exchange notes and progress. Mentors available.â
âJuly 4th (Fri):
âShowcase & awards! Showcase your project to industry leaders, investors, and AI experts.
âThe Top 3 projects will be featured on the Main AI Stage at the IVS conference in front of a panel of celebrity VC judges!
âRules
âTeam Formation:
âTeam Size: Teams may consist of up to 5 members. (At least 3 members in a team is highly recommended.)
âTeam Registration: Teams will be registered on the first day of the event, July 2nd, during the âTeam Formationâ session.
âPre-formed Teams: Pre-forming teams are allowed.
âTeam Format: We expect a completely offline event. However, if you already have a team and wish to collaborate online with exceptional talent who meets our standards, we will allow it under the condition that at least one member is present at the venue.
âProject Guidelines:
âFocus: We seek teams capable of developing products or services with the potential for long-term growth.
âLeverage Existing Resources: Participants are encouraged to leverage existing technologies, products, concepts, and services to create solutions that address real-world problems.
âEnsuring Fairness: We will evaluate submissions primarily based on âthe quality of the ideaâ and âthe progress made on existing productsâ.
âMarket Understanding: We prioritize projects that demonstrate a clear understanding of market needs and have the potential to scale beyond the buildathon.
âOrganizers
âIVS AI Team
âChelsea (Chisato) Kunimoto
âIVS 2025 AI Chief Director
âShinsuke Kaneko
âIVS 2025 AI Program Director (IVS 2025 AIããã°ã©ã ãã£ã¬ã¯ã¿ãŒ)
âInception Studio Japan Team
ââArisa Makihara
âCommunity manager at ANOBAKA
âSae Nuruki
âiOS Developer at Mercari and Founder of MeltingHack
âLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saenuruki/
âJohn Whaley
âCo-founder of Inception Studio, 3x founder
âForbes AI 50, TechCrunch Disrupt, RSA Innovation Sandbox
âLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joewhaley
âTiffine Wang
âAdvisor at Inception Studio, Founder of Onsen Global
âFormer Partner at MS&AD Ventures ($300M AUM)
âLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffinewang/
âJPHACKS Team
âYukio Uematsu
âAssociate professor at Tokyo University of Science /Data Scientist at Digital Agency of Japan
âLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yukio-uematsu-baab277/
âAbout Inception Studio
âââInception Studio is a non-profit accelerator built for the most experienced world-class entrepreneurs and builders at the earliest stages of starting their next AI company. We organize exclusive 72-hour cohort retreats and other events to help our Inception Founder community find cofounders and launch their companies. Inception specializes in stages from "I just became fully committed to starting my next AI company" to "Our company is ready to raise a pre-seed round".
âAbout MeltingHack
âââMeltingHack is a Tokyo-based hackathon community that brings together a diverse group of developers from Japan and abroad, fostering creative projects. The community offers participants extensive resources and support, providing a platform to bring new ideas to life.