TechCrunch Brings Startup Battlefield to Tokyo
Why it matters: The SusHi Tech Challenge winner gains direct entry into the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200, boosting their global startup visibility.
- TechCrunch is partnering with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, with its Startup Battlefield program manager judging the SusHi Tech Challenge.
- SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, is Asia's largest innovation conference, aiming to build sustainable cities of the future.
- The SusHi Tech Challenge Grand Prix recipient will be automatically entered into the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200, making them eligible to pitch on a coveted global stage.
- The conference expects 60,000 attendees, features 750 startup exhibitors from 60 countries, and includes 62 corporate partners like Sony, Google, and Microsoft seeking startup collaborators.
- SusHi Tech 2026 will focus on four key technology domains: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment, with speakers from companies like Nvidia, AWS, and Trend Micro.
TechCrunch is partnering with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Asia's largest global innovation conference, bringing its Startup Battlefield program to the event. The winner of the SusHi Tech Challenge, the conference's pitch competition, will gain automatic entry into the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200, offering a significant opportunity for global exposure.
