Venture Café Tokyo

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### Tokyo’s Premier Multi-Lingual Networking Hub for Entrepreneurs

Join Venture Café Tokyo’s Thursday Gathering, the city’s most dynamic multi-lingual networking space for entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. As part of the global Venture Café network, we have welcomed tens of thousands of visitors over the past year, with 300-400 participants attending weekly to exchange ideas, spark collaborations, and grow their businesses.
At its core, Thursday Gathering is about the power of connections. Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation—it thrives when diverse minds come together. Whether you’re a founder looking for a co-founder, an investor scouting the next big opportunity, or a corporate leader seeking fresh perspectives, this is where the right conversations happen.
Why join?
🚀 Expand Your Network – Meet like-minded professionals, thought leaders, and industry pioneers in an open, welcoming space.
💡 Gain Valuable Insights – Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and experts through interactive talks and workshops.
🌏 Bridge Local & Global Opportunities – Engage with Tokyo’s vibrant startup scene while tapping into Venture Café’s worldwide network.
🤝 Find the Right People – Connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and partners who can help take your ideas to the next level.
📍 Every Thursday | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Venture Café Tokyo (at CIC Tokyo)
Innovation starts with a conversation. Join us and be part of a global movement where ideas turn into action, and connections create new possibilities.

Check out our Events & Learn More: https://venturecafetokyo.org/events/month/

Thursday Gathering is Venture Café Tokyo’s flagship program, held every Thursday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This weekly gathering combines networking opportunities with seminars and various events. Through talks by leading innovators and workshops designed to accelerate innovation, participants can gain valuable insights and expand their networks by sharing experiences with others.

Learn. Connect. Share.
Let’s change the world together.

Venture Café's mission is "Connecting innovators to make things happen." Through various programs and events, we aim to foster innovation that drives global transformation by connecting startups, entrepreneurs, and investors.

As a sister organization of CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), one of the world's largest innovation hubs, Venture Café has played a central role in building innovation ecosystems in five locations worldwide. Venture Café Tokyo is the first hub in Asia within this global innovation network.

OUR VISION
One day, across the world, everyone will participate equally in the process of innovation.

OUR MISSION
Venture Café is a global network that seeks to further the local innovation ecosystem. Our mission is to “connect innovators to make things happen” through high-impact programming, spaces, storytelling, and broad innovation engagement.

Thursday Gatheringは毎週木曜日16時-21時の間で開催されるVenture Café Tokyoの主力プログラムです。この毎週の集いは、ネットワーキングの機会とセミナー等のイベントとを組み合わせて行われます。最先端を行くイノベーター達による講演やイノベーションを加速させるワークショップ等を通じて参加者は学びを得ながら、そこで得た共体験を梃子にネットワークを拡げることが可能です。

Learn. Connect. Share.
共に世界を変えましょう

ベンチャー・カフェは”Connecting innovators to make things happen”をミッションに掲げ、各種プログラミング・イベントを通じてベンチャー企業・起業家・投資家を繋げることで、世界の変革を促すイノベーションの創出を狙いとする組織です。 これまでベンチャー・カフェは世界最大級のイノベーション施設、CIC（ケンブリッジ・イノベーション・センター）の姉妹組織として、世界5拠点において各地域でイノベーション・エコシステム構築の中心的役割を果たしてきました。 その上で、ベンチャー・カフェ東京はそのグローバル・イノベーション・ネットワークにおけるアジアで初めての拠点です。

Interested in hosting your own demo-table?: https://venturecafetokyo.org/our-programs/demo-table/
Learn More & Sign-up: https://venturecafetokyo.org/programs/thursday-gathering/

### Running an Info/Demo Table at Venture Café Tokyo’s Thursday Gathering

Ready to get your product or idea in front of a crowd buzzing with innovators? Running an info/demo table at Thursday Gathering is like stepping into the heart of Tokyo’s startup scene!
Picture this: You’re surrounded by entrepreneurs, investors, and creators all eager to learn, explore, and connect. You’ve got your table set up, maybe with sleek demos, eye-catching visuals, or a killer pitch. As the crowd flows in, you’re not just passively waiting for people to stop by—you’re engaging with curious minds, offering hands-on demos, answering questions, and building relationships that could take your business to new heights.
You’ll find that the conversations are electric: from passionate startup founders to seasoned professionals, the energy is palpable, and the connections you make could turn into partnerships, investments, or opportunities. The best part? You’re not just sharing your work—you’re getting real-time feedback from a diverse audience that’s as enthusiastic as you are about innovation.
Why have a table?
🎯 Showcase your product/service to a diverse group, including potential customers, collaborators, and investors.
🤝 Build valuable relationships with people who can elevate your business in ways you didn’t expect.
📣 Be at the center of the action in one of the most exciting networking events in Tokyo.
So, grab your table, come with your A-game, and get ready for an afternoon full of discovery, connection, and a little bit of fun—you never know who you’ll meet or what ideas will spark! 🚀

Learn More & Sign-Up: https://venturecafetokyo.org/programs/thursday-gathering/

How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering
New to Venture Café Tokyo? Wondering what Thursday Gathering is all about? This interactive session is the perfect place to start!
Held every Thursday, Thursday Gathering is a vibrant and dynamic event where innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers come together to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. But with so much happening, how do you make the most of it?
In this 30-minute bilingual (Japanese & English) session, we’ll walk you through:
✅ What Venture Café Tokyo is and how we foster innovation
✅ The mission behind Thursday Gathering: Connecting Innovators to Make Things Happen
✅ Our community credo and how we create a space for meaningful engagement
✅ Tips on navigating the event, meeting the right people, and getting involved
Whether you're a first-time attendee or a regular looking to deepen your engagement, this session will help you maximize your experience. Join us and start your Thursday night the right way!