On November 5-6 2024, CultTech Summit, a global startup conference focused on culture and technology, was held in Vienna, Austria. Shibuya Startup Support (SSS) participated as both a speaker and an exhibitor at the event.
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CultTech Summit
CultTech Summit is a new conference aimed at accelerating the sustainable growth of culturetech startups. 650 participants from over 35 countries were in attendance at the beautiful MuseumsQuartier venue.
As Austria is a hub for music and the arts, many participating startups focused on blending traditional arts with technology; offering innovative solutions for opera, museums, and more.
The lineup featured 70 industry speakers, including Mari Matsuzaki and Sayaka Nakashima from Shibuya Startup Support. They presented Shibuya’s initiatives to support creativetech and social impact startups.
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Culttech Accelerator Demo Day
CultTech Accelerator hosted a Demo Day during the conference, bringing together some of the world’s most promising culturetech startups. Early-stage culturetech startups often face challenges in securing funding and mentorship, making this initiative highly valuable in fostering growth and innovation within the sector. The CultTech Accelerator also offers an online mentoring community, allowing startups from around the world to connect with experienced advisors, making it a truly global support network.
Escape Fake Wins the Ars Electronica x CultTech Award (Photo: Shibuya City)
Ars Electronica x CultTech Award
The Ars Electronica x CultTech Award recognizes innovative projects that drive social impact via the intersection of culture and technology. Now in its second year, the award attracted a diverse range of projects addressing some of the most pressing challenges in today’s digital landscape.
This year, Escape Fake was awarded first place for its unique approach to tackling misinformation through interactive storytelling and digital technology. Escape Fake received €10,000, complimentary tickets to the CultTech Summit, full coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, and an invitation to join the CultTech Accelerator.
Insights from the CultTech Summit
CultTech Summit showcased groundbreaking ideas and solutions, reinforcing the powerful role of technology in shaping the future of the creative industry. As interest in culturetech continues to grow, Shibuya is poised to become a key hub for innovation in this space.
SSS will continue to support international startups entering the Japanese market while strengthening collaboration with the creativetech industry. If you are a creativetech-related startup interested in expanding into Japan or collaborating with SSS, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and follow us on social media to keep up-to-date on upcoming events!
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