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Event Overview
Global Startup EXPO 2025(Hereinafter referred to as "GSE") is an international startup event to be held at the Osaka Kansai Expo on Wednesday, September 17th and Thursday, September 18th. This event will bring together deep-tech startups with advanced technological capabilities and stakeholders from startup ecosystems around the world to tackle global-scale challenges.
GSE aims to engage the next generation of young people (students), in supporting the planning and operations of the event. Student’s participation will not only contribute to the smooth execution of the event but also play a key role in driving improvements for future events.
Furthermore, we hope that the GSE will help to develop a community of young people with the same interests and aspirations, and that it will also promote entrepreneurship through various opportunities, thereby contributing to the development of Japan's startup ecosystem in the medium to long term.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be students of all nationalities who agree with the purpose of this event and meet the following criteria:
- Applicants currently enrolled in Japanese technical colleges, universities, and graduate schools (not applicable to adult learners).
- Between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application.
- Interested in entrepreneurship and startups.
- Comfortable communicating in English (Level of proficiency is not required).
- Able to communicate smoothly in Japanese.
- Able to attend the Osaka/Kansai Expo during the GSE event.
- Able to gather at the designated time and locations for activities on the event days.
- Willing to engage in volunteer activities a specified by the organizers.
- Able to follow instructions and communications from the organizers.
Compensation
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Volunteer work is unpaid.
*Transportation cost will be partially reimbursed for participants travelling from the distant locations.
*Lunch (A bento box and drinks) will be provided.
Benefits
- Before and after the GSE: Participate in round-table discussion with experienced entrepreneurs and visit innovation-related facilities (details will be shared only with volunteer participants)
- During GSE: Watch pitches from promising domestic and international startups and sessions led by prominent entrepreneurs and investors (adjusted around volunteer activity time)
- Receive one-day ticket for the Osaka and Kansai Expo (Both September17th and 18th)
- Receive special student volunteer T-shirt.
Number of volunteers
Approximately 50 participants
- *If there is a large number of applications, we may need to decline some based application timing, contents, affiliation and residence area.
Activity Period and Details
①Before the GSE
Duration: A few hours between mid-August and early September 2025
Details: Online kick-off meeting, in-person meetup in Osaka City, participate in round-table discussion with experienced entrepreneurs and visit innovation-related facilities, etc. Volunteers will also help share event information via social media targeted at students and young people.
②During the GSE
Duration: Around 9:00 – 18:00, Wednesday, September 17th and Thursday, September 18th (both days)
Details: Volunteers will assist with visitor reception, guidance, distribution, and collection of materials at the event venue (Osaka Kansai EXPO Messe "WASSE"). Participants will work in shifts as part of teams and can view GSE pitches and sessions during their free time.
- *Includes breaks and waiting times.
- *Participation on both days is required.
③After the GSE
Duration: A few hours between late of September and early October 2025
Details: A report meeting will be held to reflect on the GSE and discuss improvements for future events.
- *Details will be shared only with volunteers.
Application Period
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 - Sunday, August 10th, 2025, 23:59 JST
How to apply
Please apply using the button below or QR code.
Details regarding the next steps will be sent via e-mail within a week after the application deadline.
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Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact us at the email address below:
gse_students_2025★tohmatsu.co.jp
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