エンゲート株式会社 won two awards at DemoDay, the final round of ASPN Batch 3, an international sports tech program: the top ASPN Award and the JASHIE Innovation Award. It was the first Japanese company to be selected for the program, while 20 startups from 27 countries gathered at the venue.
エンゲート, which operates a sports empowerment platform, won both the ASPN Award, regarded as the top prize in the program, and the JASHIE Innovation Award, which aims to support collaboration between Japan and Australia, at DemoDay for ASPN Batch 3 held in Taipei City in September 2026. Presenters from the global headquarters took part in the judging, which recognized the company’s innovation and track record.
The program is an international awards program covering the Asia-Pacific region. As a result of winning, エンゲート was granted the right to participate in the JASHIE 2027 Australia Delegation Program. A total of 20 companies from 27 countries, including the United States, European countries and Asian countries, competed at the event, bringing international recognition to エンゲート’s business expansion.
エンゲート was recognized for its track record of implementing its platform at more than 163 sports teams and organizations in Japan. Its monetization model was also judged to have replicability and growth potential in overseas markets. Representative Director Kido Koichiro (城戸 幸一郎) expressed confidence in the company’s future global expansion, and the possibility of development targeting the 2032 Brisbane Olympics was indicated.
The company plans to pursue expansion across the United States, beginning with a proof of concept at the University of Hawaii with a view to entering North America. It also plans to raise a Series B round next year and seek the involvement of global investors. In addition, it said it would continue considering international expansion, including for the 2032 Games.