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Leach Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) has been selected to participate in the Pitch Contest and the Builders Weekend 2026 Award Recipients Panel Discussion at TakeOff Tokyo 2026, Asia's flagship startup conference, taking place March 31–April 1 at Tokyo Big Sight South Hall.
About TakeOff Tokyo
TakeOff Tokyo positions itself as "The International Terminal of Startups," bringing together founders, investors, and corporate leaders from around the world. Since its inception in 2023, the conference welcomed over 3,000 attendees last year, and expects more than double that number this year. Sony Innovation Fund, MUFG, and leading venture firms from across Asia and beyond are among its participants.
Pitch Contest Details
The pitch contest features 50 startups evaluated by 35+ investment professionals and VC partners. The competition follows a tiered format: 5 preliminary sessions, 2 semifinal sessions, and a final round, with each pitch consisting of a 4-minute presentation followed by 3 minutes of Q&A.
Leach is scheduled to pitch in Preliminary Session #4 (#40).
Judges include partners from Incubate Fund, GHOVC, DG Incubation, Golden Gate Ventures, and other prominent venture capital firms from Japan and abroad.
Builders Weekend 2026 Award Recipients Panel Discussion
Invited by the TakeOff Tokyo organizers, Leach will also participate in a panel discussion as award recipients of Builders Weekend 2026 (VoiceOS Prize). The session will cover the products built, challenges faced, and insights from the hackathon experience.
- Time: March 31 (Tue) 13:30–14:00 (Panel) + 14:00–14:30 (Networking)
- Speaker: CPRO Alain Mimeault (English session)
- Topics: Products built, challenges faced, hackathon impressions
Event Overview
- Event: TakeOff Tokyo 2026
- Dates: March 31 (Tue) – April 1 (Wed), 2026
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, South Hall 1-2
- Official Website: https://www.takeoff-tokyo.com/
Leach Inc. continues to actively participate in startup events both domestically and internationally, showcasing the potential of generative AI technology and business innovation.