東京エリアの学生対象・英語セッション・参加無料
Build a viable startup that tackles a UN Sustainable Development Goal in 48 hours, with a team of five!
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June 20-21, 2026
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Location: Shibaura Institute of Technology
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Free for everyone!
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Join us for a two-day interdisciplinary hackathon running on Saturday 20 June and Sunday 21 June 2026 in Central Tokyo!
This is a two-day interdisciplinary hackathon bringing together students from across Tokyo to design and prototype startups that address real-world problems through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
💡 No idea? No team? No problem. We’ve got you covered.
You don't need to come with a team or an idea - both can come together at the event. The top five teams will be invited to a fast-track follow-up pitch with venture capital investors.
Current undergraduate or graduate students at any Tokyo-area university. Both domestic and international students are welcome. All sessions are in English; teams may work in Japanese within their group, and final pitch slides must be in English.
Teams of 5 students with complementary roles:
| Role | Possible Majors | Expected Deliverables |
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| 🛠 Tech (x2) | CS, engineering, or data science students or with programming experience | Working demo, clickable prototype |
| 🎨 Design (x1) | Design or UX background | User journey map + at least 3 screens of wireframe or mockup |
| 📊 Business (x1) | Business, economics, or strategy background | Go-to-market strategy, Costs involved, SWOT analysis, Unique Selling Point. |
| 📣 Marketing (x1) | Marketing, PR background | Pitch deck narrative, product name, tagline, and target audience definition |
You can arrive with a full team, form one at the pre-event mixer on 13 June, or register solo and be matched by the organisers.
Teams will choose one UN SDG to build around. Below you can find the curated shortlist of SDGs:
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SDG 3:
Health and well-being
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SDG 10:
Reduced inequalities
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SDG 4:
Quality education
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SDG 12:
Responsible consumption
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SDG 9:
Industry, innovation, infrastructure
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SDG 13:
Climate action
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