What is the Startup Future Factory?
This is a hub for expanding and accelerating the mobility industry ,
where startups
shaping the future meet
diverse companies and individuals.
Cutting-edge technologies and unique ideas come together here,
sparking excitement that moves society forward
and fostering the co-creation of businesses that will shape the next generation.
The booth
area,
where startups come together to create an exciting future,
is organized into
four distinct categories.
Making mobility more enjoyable and more accessible
To contribute to the creation of a society with a mobility environment that is comfortable,
enjoyable, and efficient and expands the possibilities for personal mobility.
Advancing environmental
and economic sustainability
To move recycling technology
and the circular economy forward
and thereby help build an environmentally friendly
and sustainable industrial base.
Improving systems that support
daily life- and work-related activities
To find sustainable solutions to problems in transportation, logistics,
and information communication
using artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Finding new pathways for advancing mobility
to frontiers “beyond imagination”
To create added value through innovation that can transform mobility
into a rich experience
with multiple benefits for users.
The “Pitch Contest & Awards” returns for its second edition following its 2023 debut.
This year, a new category system based on growth stages has been introduced.
The two divisions
(Seed/Early Stage and Middle/Later Stage)
focus on the following three themes.
Evolving technologies and deepening connections to support mobility
Expanding experiences and developing new mechanisms
working together with mobility
Creating possibilities for society
and the world, thinking beyond mobility
- - The Seed/Early category offers the largest prize money in Japan: a total of 12 million yen.
- - Partners from prominent VCs, executives from mobility-related companies, and industry experts will serve as judges.
(As of September 10)
- 10.29wed - 11.1sat
- 11.2sun - 11.5wed
- 11.6thu - 11.9sun
Making mobility more enjoyable and more accessible
Advancing environmental and economic sustainability
Improving systems that support daily life- and work-related activities
Finding new pathways for advancing mobility to frontiers “beyond imagination”
Making mobility more enjoyable and more accessible
Advancing environmental and economic sustainability
Improving systems that support daily life- and work-related activities
Finding new pathways for advancing mobility to frontiers “beyond imagination”
Making mobility more enjoyable and more accessible
Advancing environmental and economic sustainability
Improving systems that support daily life- and work-related activities
Finding new pathways for advancing mobility to frontiers “beyond imagination”
Three notable startup companies that won at the previous Pitch Contest & Awards will showcase their latest initiatives and achievements at their booths.
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
- 10.29wed - 11.1sat
- 11.2sun - 11.5wed
- 11.6thu - 11.9sun
Building on the existing event matching system, Meet-up Box now features a new curation function,
elevating it into an evolved co-creation platform.
- New content will be added, featuring successful matching case studies
and information to support business creation. - Notification and offer cancellation features are now even more convenient.
To promote new business co-creation and strengthen collaboration
across various industries, the online communication tool
"Meet-up Box"
is available not only during
the Japan Mobility Show,
but also continuously from before
the event begins.
The popular "Future Bulletin Board" from the last show returns this year as the "Future Bulletin Board 2035."
A graphic recording of the "Vision of the Future in 2035" will be created on a 9-meter-wide wall, based on visitors’ imaginations.
Future Bulletin Board 2023
From the "Wonderful Future We Envisioned" created together with visitors in 2023, we also introduce products and services that have been realized or are currently being developed.
Hovering over or touching the image will display a magnified view.
High resolusion ver(JPEG 11.5MB)