Sponsorship Opportunities
Why Sponsor the Innovation Awards Symposium?
Consider sponsorship opportunities with the Bay Area’s longest running program celebrating Silicon Valley-Japan ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship. Don’t miss the chance to get your brand in front of executives from exciting new and emerging companies at the Innovation Awards Symposium.
16th Annual Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards Program
INNOVATION AWARDS SYMPOSIUM: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Emerging Leader Awards and Panel Discussion
- Innovation Showcase Awards and Keynote
- VIP Networking reception – invitation-only to connect with five exciting Japanese “Showcase” start-up companies, our two “Emerging Leader” awardees, IAC members, VIP guests and sponsors
TOKYO INNOVATION PROGRAM: Date TBD
- Breakfast Program in collaboration with American Chamber of Commerce Japan (ACCJ) Alternative Investments Committee or other partner
- Innovation VIP Reception: with U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
INNOVATION FORUM: Online and Live programming on topics in innovation as appropriate
- Throughout the year the Japan Society organizes innovation-related programs which carry forward the theme of creating value by combining Japanese technology and innovation with the Silicon Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem, including programs featuring previous Emerging Leader and Innovation Showcase Winners from past 15 years.
Sponsorship Options
$25,000
Emerging Leader Award Sponsor
- Exclusive Naming rights for Emerging Leader Award
- Participate in Emerging Leader Award presentation/panel
- Prominent display of company name & logo at the Innovation Symposium
- Admit up to 8 guests to Innovation Symposium & programming at no charge
- Invite 4 persons to the Innovation Awards VIP Reception
- Recognition at the Innovation Symposium, Innovation Awards VIP Reception, Tokyo Innovation Program, and on the U.S.-Japan Innovation Awards website (usjinnovate.org)Awards website (usjinnovate.org)
$25,000
Innovation Showcase Award Sponsor
- Exclusive naming rights for Innovation Showcase Award
- Participate in Innovation Showcase Award presentation
- Prominent display of company name & logo at the Innovation Awards Symposium
- Admit up to 8 guests to Innovation Symposium & programming at no charge
- Invite 4 persons to the Innovation Awards VIP Reception
- Recognition at the Innovation Symposium, Innovation Awards VIP Reception, Tokyo Innovation Program, and on the U.S.-Japan Innovation Awards website (usjinnovate.org)
$20,000
Innovation VIP Reception Sponsor
- Named sponsorship for VIP Reception
- Welcome remarks at VIP Reception including introduction of Consul General
- Prominent display of company name & logo at the Innovation Symposium and VIP Reception
- Admit up to 8 guests to Innovation Symposium & Programming at no charge
- Invite 4 persons to the Innovation Awards VIP Reception
- Recognition at the Innovation Symposium, Innovation Awards VIP Reception, Tokyo Innovation Program, and on the U.S.-Japan Innovation Awards website (usjinnovate.org)
$10,000
Series A Investor
- Welcome or closing remarks at one of the plenary Symposium events (up to 5 minutes), or opportunity for a speaking role at an “Innovation Forum” program
- Display of company name & logo at the Innovation Symposium
- Admit up to six guests to Symposium & Programming at no charge
- Invite three guests to Innovation Awards VIP Reception
- Recognition at the Innovation Symposium, Innovation Awards VIP Reception, Tokyo Innovation Program, and on the U.S.-Japan Innovation Awards website (usjinnovate.org)
$5,000
Seed Investor
- Admit three guests to Symposium at no charge
- Invite two guests to the Innovation Awards VIP Reception
- Display company name and logo at the Innovation Symposium
- Recognition at the Innovation Symposium, Innovation Awards VIP Reception, Tokyo Innovation Program, and on the U.S.-Japan Innovation Awards website (usjinnovate.org)
$5,000*
Tokyo Innovation Program Sponsor
*$3,000 if combined with Innovation Awards Sponsorship
- Admit up to 2 guests to ACCJ morning program and US Embassy Reception in
Tokyo (or equivalent participation in online program) - Special recognition at the Tokyo Innovation Program and recognition at the Innovation Symposium, Innovation Awards VIP Reception, and on the U.S.-Japan Innovation Awards website (usjinnovate.org)
$2,500
Exhibitor
- Exhibit space at the Innovation Awards Symposium
- Admit two people to Innovation Awards Symposium
- Admit one guest to Innovation Awards VIP Reception
$500
Angel Investor
- Open to sole proprietorships or individuals only
- Display company/individual name and logo at Symposium
- Admit 1 guest at no charge
- Invite 1 person to VIP Reception
