Impact Day – Ideas to Real life Projects

​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

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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