OIH Pitch

OIH Pitch is the signature program of the new OIH. It combines the two pitch programs held through last fiscal year: Umekita Pitch, which creates business partnerships, and VC-MEET UP, which accelerates fundraising.

In this pitch program, startups present their businesses, products, and services, aiming to build business partnerships and collaborations with large and mid-sized companies and to raise funds from VCs and CVCs. Pitching on stage creates connections with a wide range of companies and investors and expands growth opportunities for startups.

Past sessions have already led to business alliances between presenting startups and companies, as well as successful fundraising. The program supports startup growth through both business partnerships and fundraising.

• Large and mid-sized companies considering business partnerships or co-creation with startups
• Investors, VCs, CVCs, and financial institutions interested in investing in startups
• Large and mid-sized companies considering investing in startups or setting up a CVC
• Government agencies and local governments

If you are preparing to start a business or want to refine your business idea, see OIH Pitch for Starters.

*Participation for sales purposes is not permitted.
*Partner membership registration may be required to take part in individual matching.
*Registration as an OIH partner member requires screening.
*For details on OIH membership, see here.

Date and time	Once a month (as a rule, on the third Thursday)
Format	In person / online (planned via Zoom). *Varies by session.
Fee	Free

We accept applications from startups that wish to pitch at any time.

Self-nominations and recommendations are welcome.
*Startup membership or partner membership registration may be required.