The final pitch and award ceremony for the business contest "StARTs UPs" will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 12:00 at the Osaka Prefectural International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka)
~Final pitch and award ceremony of the creative business contest [StARTs UPs] held by "Study: Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival 2025"~
The Osaka Kansai International Art Festival Executive Committee (within ARTLOGUE Inc.) will hold the final pitch and awards ceremony for the business contest "StARTs UPs" at the Osaka Prefectural International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, coinciding with the final day of the international art fair "Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair."
In this contest, eight startup companies that were selected through a rigorous screening process to tackle social issues through art and creative technology will take to the stage to present new business models that tackle social issues from the perspective of art and creative technology and open up the next generation of creative economy.
This program, held simultaneously with an international art fair, is a rare opportunity to experience the forefront of how art goes beyond mere expression and can impact the economy and society.
■Event Overview
Creative Business Contest [StARTs UPs]
◯ Date and time (final pitch)
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Doors open at 11:30 / Start at 12:00 / End at 16:00
◯ Venue
Osaka Prefectural International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) 12F
(5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City)
◯ Target companies:
- Companies that aim to develop and expand the creative economy market, such as culture, arts, and entertainment, and to create jobs
- Applicants must be start-up companies (regardless of series) or new corporate businesses
*The eight finalists were selected after a rigorous screening process.
◯About the prizes
- Grand Prize
- ARTLOGUE Prize
- Sakura Internet Prize
StARTs UPs official website
https://osaka-kansai.art/pages/starts-ups
[Organizer] Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival Executive Committee (ARTLOGUE Inc.)
[Cooperation] Creww Corporation [Collaboration] Japan Startup Support Association, Creww Korea Co., Ltd.
■ Pitch finalists (in no particular order)
ACTA PLUS Co., Ltd. https://acta-plus.com/
AMATELUS Inc. https://swipevideo.jp/
lollol Inc. https://lollol.co.jp/
VIE Inc. https://www.viestyle.co.jp/
Redcliff Inc. https://redcliff-inc.co.jp/
Sally127 Inc. https://sally127.co.jp/
STYLY Inc. https://styly.inc/
CLIMBERS Inc. https://www.chopsticks.market/
■What is "StARTs UPs"?
"StARTs UPs" is a business contest specializing in the creative economy * , with the aim of developing the culture, arts, and leisure industries that can solve social issues across sectors.
We will explore new business approaches in the cultural, artistic and leisure industries, maximize the appeal of Japan's culture and the arts, and contribute to realizing sustainable development.
*Creative economy: Art, design, music, fashion, tourism, urban development, architecture, manga, anime, entertainment, food, events, entertainment, etc.
■“Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair”
“Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair”
July 21st (Monday/Holiday) to July 23rd, 2025 (Wednesday)
https://osaka-kansai.art/pages/artfair
【Company Profile】
ARTLOGUE Inc.
- Representative: ARTLOGUE Inc. CEO Daisuke Suzuki
- Head office location: Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- Established: July 7, 2017
- Business operations: Planning and management of "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival" / Planning and management of web media "ARTLOGUE" and "Art Tourism"