{"id":18728,"date":"2026-11-02T10:59:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T01:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/?page_id=18728"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:59:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T01:59:22","slug":"oih-pitch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/en\/events\/oih-pitch\/","title":{"rendered":"OIH Pitch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d13232 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69c03a74 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-dot-label\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">OIH Members-Only Event<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ef55f13a wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-a6445127\" style=\"border-color:#bababa;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;min-height:100%;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oih-pitch_900_472_03.jpg\" alt=\"OIH PITCH: Connecting funding and business, fast. Where you meet the next growth companies. OSAKA INNOVATION HUB\" class=\"wp-image-17664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oih-pitch_900_472_03.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oih-pitch_900_472_03-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oih-pitch_900_472_03-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e1eb5a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\">Two pitch programs in one: Umekita Pitch, which creates business partnerships, and VC-MEET UP, which accelerates fundraising!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e1eb5a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\">Who Should Attend<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large and mid-sized companies considering business partnerships or co-creation with startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investors, VCs, CVCs, and financial institutions interested in investing in startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large and mid-sized companies considering investing in startups or setting up a CVC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government agencies and local governments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are preparing to start a business or want to refine your business idea, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/en\/events\/starters\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/en\/events\/starters\/\">OIH Pitch for Starters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Participation for sales purposes is not permitted.<br>*Partner membership registration may be required to take part in individual matching.<br>*Registration as an OIH partner member requires screening.<br>*For details on OIH membership, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/en\/oih\/entry\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e1eb5a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\">Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query-no-results\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next event will be announced once it is scheduled.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e1eb5a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\">Past Events<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query-no-results\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Past events are listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/event-categories\/oih-pitch\/\">Japanese page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--piyopiyo-button-icon-after-mark: &quot;&quot;; --piyopiyo-button-icon-after: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20512%20512%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill=%22currentColor%22%20d=%22M502.6%20278.6c12.5-12.5%2012.5-32.8%200-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3%200s-12.5%2032.8%200%2045.3L402.7%20224%2032%20224c-17.7%200-32%2014.3-32%2032s14.3%2032%2032%2032l370.7%200-105.4%20105.4c-12.5%2012.5-12.5%2032.8%200%2045.3s32.8%2012.5%2045.3%200l160-160z%22\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;); --piyopiyo-button-icon-after-ratio: 1;\" class=\"wp-block-button is-icon-after-fa-solid-arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/en\/event-categories\/oih-pitch\/\">View All Past Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e1eb5a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\">Overview<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table overview is-sp-stack\"><table role=\"table\" class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\">Date and time<\/th><td role=\"cell\">Once a month (as a rule, on the third Thursday)<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\">Format<\/th><td role=\"cell\">In person \/ online (planned via Zoom). *Varies by session.<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\">Fee<\/th><td role=\"cell\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e1eb5a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\">Call for Presenters<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We accept applications from startups that wish to pitch at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-nominations and recommendations are welcome.<br>*Startup membership or partner membership registration may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-css has-base-color has-action-background-color has-text-color has-background is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e311487f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-6d337d8e piyopiyo-group-link\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">\n<p id=\"piyopiyo-group-link-1\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Presenter Application Form (Japanese)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! 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