ASTRO GATE Inc. Wins Silver Prize at “NIKKEI THE PITCH GROWTH 2024-2025”
ASTRO GATE Inc. (Headquarters: Akiruno City, Tokyo; CEO: Daisuke Ode; hereinafter referred to as “ASTRO GATE”) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Silver Prize at “NIKKEI THE PITCH GROWTH 2024-2025,” held on March 1, 2025. In addition to this prestigious recognition, ASTRO GATE also received the Excellence Award and the Rheos Award in the Tokyo Block B division.
Under the theme “Connecting the World in One Hour – Planning and Operating Spaceports Worldwide,” ASTRO GATE presented its vision of spaceports as next-generation transportation hubs that will redefine global mobility. The company’s pitch emphasized the transformative impact spaceports can have—not only on human connectivity and exploration but also on regional development and national innovation.
Comment from Daisuke Ode, CEO of ASTRO GATE Inc.:
“We are deeply honored to be selected as a finalist in one of Japan’s premier startup competitions, where many participants are already approaching the pre-IPO stage. This platform has given us a valuable opportunity to elevate awareness of spaceports and their potential.
Building on this momentum, we aim to collaborate with a broader network of partners across the domains of spaceports, regional revitalization, and the creation of new space-driven industries.”
About NIKKEI THE PITCH GROWTH
Launched in April 2024 by Nikkei Inc., NIKKEI THE PITCH is a nationwide initiative designed to support startups, emerging entrepreneurs, and next-generation business leaders throughout Japan. The competition features regional qualifying rounds in eight areas (Hokkaido/Tohoku, Kanto, Tokyo A, Tokyo B, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku/Shikoku, and Kyushu/Okinawa), culminating in a final pitch event where selected companies showcase their innovations.
Award recipients not only receive monetary prizes but also gain access to exclusive opportunities—including invitations to international startup tours and featured interviews on the official NIKKEI THE PITCH website.
