"There’s probably no economic center in the world that is as under-utilized as a platform for entrepreneurship as Osaka—there’s a huge local market and talent pool and a huge potential for consumers."

Allen Miner

INHABITANTS

2,725,006

Osaka University Students

23,421

Early stage seed startups

1000

FAST GROWING VENTURES

ArchiTek

FOUNDED: 2011
AI SOLUTIONS

Spider Labs, Ltd.

FOUNDED: 2011
BIG DATA
SECURITY

Sagri

FOUNDED: 2016
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
(Get in the Ring Osaka 2019's Winner)

HACARUS

FOUNDED: 2014
Health Care & Medical
IT Services
Osaka is part of

Global Startup Competition

The Global Startup Competition of Get in the Ring is an opportunity for startups of different stages to gain exposure and credibility by being selected as a winner of a local event. It's a great chance to be part of a global network to explore business opportunities.

Event

Get in The Ring Osaka 2023

Event date

17 Jan 2023

Startup applications are now open!

You are now able to apply for this event! For more information about this competition check out the event details.

Event

Get in the Ring Osaka 2021

Event date

02 Dec 2021

00. Preparations
Hold on tight! Not much longer until startups can apply.
01. Nominations
We are live! Contracts have been sealed, pencils have been sharpened. Apply for the online competition!
02. Online voting
Let the voting begin! Vote for your favourite startup to earn them a spot among the best.
03. Winner announcement
The moment we have all been waiting for. During this stage, we find out who the winner is and will be joining us at the Global Meetup

Winners

Congratulations to Ac Biode and Sunda Technology Global and Pjp Eye Ltd.

Ac Biode and Sunda Technology Global and Pjp Eye Ltd. received a ticket towards the Global Meetup. Ac Biode and Sunda Technology Global and Pjp Eye Ltd. will join 100+ other startups for the best opportunities at the Global Meetup.

We thank our Champion Jury members

Keiji Niizu

Director Global Brain Corporation

Ryu Hirota

Partner Spiral Ventures Pte. Ltd.

Shumpei Kobayashi

Director, Japanese Partnerships Plug and Play Japan

Runner-ups

Event

Get in the Ring Osaka 2020 - AI edition

Event date

03 Dec 2020

00. Preparations
Hold on tight! Not much longer until startups can apply.
01. Nominations
We are live! Contracts have been sealed, pencils have been sharpened. Apply for the online competition!
02. Online voting
Let the voting begin! Vote for your favourite startup to earn them a spot among the best.
03. Winner announcement
The moment we have all been waiting for. During this stage, we find out who the winner is and will be joining us at the Global Meetup

Winners

Congratulations to Hishab Ltd. and Eaglys Inc. and Lizuna

Hishab Ltd. and Eaglys Inc. and Lizuna received a ticket towards the Global Meetup. Hishab Ltd. and Eaglys Inc. and Lizuna will join 100+ other startups for the best opportunities at the Global Meetup.

We thank our Champion Jury members

Keiji Niizu

Director Global Brain Corporation

Ryu Hirota

Partner Spiral Ventures Pte. Ltd.

Shumpei Kobayashi

Director, Japanese Partnerships Plug and Play Japan

Tim Miksche

Founder and CEO transferNET

James Coleman

Director Tech Concierge

Runner-ups

Ecosystem

Kyoto Chiesangyo Sozonomori
Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Plug and Play Japan KK
Startup Terrace Taiwan
Agorize Japan
Action Community for Entrepreneurship
Kobe city
JETRO OSAKA
Avocado Factory
Event

Get in the Ring Osaka 2020

Event date

20 Feb 2020

Winners

Congratulations to Holoash, Inc. and Nihon Agri, Inc.

Holoash, Inc. and Nihon Agri, Inc. received a ticket towards the Global Meetup. Holoash, Inc. and Nihon Agri, Inc. will join 100+ other startups for the best opportunities at the Global Meetup.

We thank our Champion Jury members

Keiji Niizu

Director Global Brain Corporation

Ryu Hirota

Partner Spiral Ventures Pte. Ltd.

Shumpei Kobayashi

Director, Japanese Partnerships Plug and Play Japan

Naoyuki Ushio

Expert in international business development .

Tim Miksche

Founder and CEO transferNET

Taisuke Alex Odajima

Co-Founder and CEO EDGEof INC

James Coleman

Director Tech Concierge

Runner-ups

Event

Get in the Ring Osaka

Event date

28 Feb 2019

Winners

Congratulations to Sagri and Phybbit Ltd,

Sagri and Phybbit Ltd, received a ticket towards the Global Meetup. Sagri and Phybbit Ltd, will join 100+ other startups for the best opportunities at the Global Meetup.

We thank our Champion Jury members

Keiji Niizu

Director Global Brain Corporation

Ryu Hirota

Partner Spiral Ventures Pte. Ltd.

Shumpei Kobayashi

Director, Japanese Partnerships Plug and Play Japan

Naoyuki Ushio

Expert in international business development .

Tim Miksche

Founder and CEO transferNET

Taisuke Alex Odajima

Co-Founder and CEO EDGEof INC

James Coleman

Director Tech Concierge

Runner-ups

Event

Get in the Ring Osaka 2018

Event date

28 Feb 2018

Winner

Congratulations to Trillium Secure, Inc.

Trillium Secure, Inc. received a ticket towards the Global Meetup. Trillium Secure, Inc. will join 100+ other startups for the best opportunities at the Global Meetup.

Runner-ups