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Impact Day – Ideas to Real life Projects

Hosted by tiu impact hub
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About Event

Event Overview

Impact Day is the flagship event of Ideas to Impact 2.0, a venture-building and innovation showcase by Tokyo International University. After weeks of ideation, design, prototyping, and mentoring, student teams will present their startup concepts and social innovation projects before a live audience of investors, ecosystem builders, and global changemakers.

This event highlights the power of student-driven entrepreneurship and provides a collaborative platform for pitching, mentorship, knowledge exchange, and professional networking.


Program Highlights

1. Student Startup Pitch Competition

Twelve international student teams from the Ideas to Impact 2.0 cohort will deliver five-minute pitches followed by live feedback from a panel of judges representing academia, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem. Projects span sectors including education, sustainability, digital inclusion, well-being, and youth empowerment.

2. Talk Sessions by Professors and Founders

Two expert-led sessions will explore the journey from campus to company, featuring insights from experienced academics and real student entrepreneurs:

  • Talk Session 1: How to Start a Business as a Student
    A keynote presentation by Professor Parag Kulkarni or Professor Omid Asgari, covering early-stage validation, resource leveraging, time management, and long-term planning.

  • Talk Session 2: Student-Led Startups That Secured Funding
    A moderated panel of founders who started their ventures in university and successfully raised funding. Discussion will focus on startup resilience, fundraising strategies, and navigating both academic and entrepreneurial paths.

3. Interactive Workshop by Industry Leaders

This practical, hands-on session will be led by invited professionals and innovation experts. Participants will explore rapid ideation, user-centric validation, and basic startup development strategies. Designed for students who want to take their first steps toward entrepreneurship or apply innovation skills to real-world challenges.

4. Networking and Internship Opportunities

The day concludes with a dynamic networking session designed to foster collaboration and professional growth. Designated spaces will include:

  • Investor Corner – One-on-one conversations with angel investors and early-stage funders

  • Talent Match Table – Startup teams seeking teammates, designers, marketers, and collaborators

  • Project Demo Zone – Interactive displays of select student innovations

  • Internship Opportunity Desk – Several participating startups and corporate partners will offer internship placements in areas such as product development, marketing, content creation, research, and innovation. On-the-spot discussions and applications will be facilitated.


Event Schedule

  • 13:30–13:45 – Opening & Welcome

  • 13:45–14:15 – Talk Session 1: How AI Can Help to Build Startup

  • 14:20–14:50 – Talk Session 2: Ideas to Impact

  • 14:55–15:30 – Student Pitch Session 1

  • 15:30–15:50 – Break

  • 15:50–16:20 – Panel Discussion: Japan’s Venture Academy

  • 16:30–17:00 – Talk Session 3: Startup Ideas to Global Impact

  • 17:00–17:30 – Student Pitch Session 2

  • 17:30–18:30 – Networking

Who Should Attend

  • University students interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, or leadership

  • Aspiring and early-stage startup founders

  • Professors and academic mentors

  • Investors, mentors, accelerators, and corporate innovation leads

  • Organizations looking to connect with student talent and emerging ideas


Why Attend

  • Discover how students are solving real-world problems through startups

  • Learn from expert talks and real founder journeys

  • Explore collaboration and internship opportunities

  • Connect with Tokyo’s diverse innovation and startup ecosystem


Volunteer Registration

Join the team behind Ideas to Impact 2.0. We're also recruiting enthusiastic volunteers to help us power a day full of innovation, creativity, and global impact.

What you'll do:

- Support pitch sessions
- Assist with guest coordination
- Help with media, photos, and networking
- Be part of a high-energy organizing team!

Why join as volunteers 

>Official Certificate signed by Tokyo Innovation Base
> Networking and internship opportunities
> Real-World Event Management Experience
>Priority Access to Special Events

Volunteer Registration Form:

https://forms.gle/vmhe1aVrHnrM9Xae8


Organizer

TIU Impact Hub is the official innovation platform of Tokyo International University, dedicated to empowering students through hands-on learning, leadership programs, and entrepreneurship support.

Contact: tiuimpacthub@gmail.com
Website: www.tiuimpacthub.com

Location
Tokyo Innovation Base
Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 3-chōme−8−3 2F SusHi Tech Square