The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) said on the 28th that they participated in "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026" with 10 promising corporations in the AI sector.
"SusHi Tech Tokyo" is Asia's largest global startup conference hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, marking its fourth year. It aims to solve urban challenges and realize a sustainable future through innovative technology.
This year's event runs from Apr. 27 to 29 at Tokyo Big Sight. Centered on four key sectors—AI, Robotics, resilience, and entertainment—startups, investors, major corporations, and government agencies from around the world are taking part.
SBA selected 10 corporations with strong potential to enter the Japanese market, including Studio Galiliei, Pion Corporation, Geogrid, and DeepVisions Vigos, and operated the "Seoul Pavilion." SBA supported participating corporations in finding local partners and expanding their businesses.
During the event, the Seoul Metropolitan Government and SBA met with Tokyo officials to discuss ways to cooperate on city-to-city startup ecosystems. The two sides focused on cooperation measures to support overseas expansion of startups in both countries, including reciprocal participation between "SusHi Tech Tokyo" and Seoul's global startup festival "Try Everything." In particular, they exchanged views on how corporations and governments can utilize AI as the technology advances, making their cooperation framework more concrete.
They also held cooperation talks with Kobe, Japan. Kobe has recently been upgrading its industrial structure with a focus on advanced medical/bio and IT industries and is strengthening its AI-based innovation ecosystem, including attracting the world's sixth "Microsoft AI Lab."
The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to help corporations use the AI lab to co-develop services with Microsoft software engineers. An acceleration program that provides proof-of-concept opportunities in major industrial complexes in Kobe is also in preparation.
Kim Hyun-woo, head of SBA, said, "By participating in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, we showcased the technological prowess and innovativeness of Seoul startups on the international stage," adding, "We will create more growth opportunities by strengthening cooperation among global startup cities."