Satellite Events of Polar Bear Pitching 2027
Polar Bear Pitching is a global phenomenon: countries across the world, including Japan, Germany, and Norway organize a local pitching competition with makeshift ice hole helping us spread the waves of innovation beyond the waters of Oulu. And the most exiting part – the winner of the Satellite Event gets a spot in the ultimate Avanto Competition at Polar Bear Pitching!
Country: Japan
Time: 9th of December, 2026, at 15:00 (UTC +9)
Organizer: Takagi Building Co., Ltd.
Get ready for this year’s Japanese Satellite Event – Polar Bear Pitching Tokyo held in BIRTH Lab! Polar Bear Pitching Tokyo promises to be a great opportunity for the Japanese and Southeast Asian startups interested in Northern Europe.

Add some frosty fun to your local startup scene by organizing a Satellite Event as part of Polar Bear Pitching Global Community!
Host a local pitching competition in your region, spotlighting your early-stage startups. It doesn’t need to be a real ice hole – think creatively with makeshift options like a ice bath or any other inventive icy setup. The winner of your competition will earn a spot in the ultimate Avanto Competition at the Polar Bear Pitching showing their determination to the whole world!