Providing Various SUpport to Start Ups, from Tokyo
In November 2022, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced the formulation of “Global Innovation with STARTUPS” to lead the creation of a pro-challenge environment by developing startup support strategies that have never been seen before.
This project aims to strengthen Tokyo’s startup ecosystem which, in turn, promotes the creation and growth of startups by providing a wide variety of support through collaboration between the TMG and various entities as well as creating a community of startup supporters.
News
- 2024.11.01
- Information on calls for startups to participate in projects has been updated.
- 2024.09.30
- 50 entities for FY2024 selected! Website to be updated with details of each project
- 2024.07.20
- Applications for this year’s project ended on July 19, 2024.
- 2024.06.11
- Applications open from June 11 for selected entities 2024! (deadline: July 19)
- 2024.05.30
- Project progress for each entity has been updated.
- 2024.05.01
- TOKYO SUTEAM Project Pitch will be held on June 17. Please sign up for participation from here.
- 2023.10.23
- Details of each entity and their respective projects have been released.
- 2023.09.28
- 50 entities selected! Website to be updated with details of each program and their respective applications.
- 2023.08.01
- Applications for this year’s project ended on July 31, 2023.
- 2023.07.20
- Inquiries for this year’s project ended on July 19, 2023.
About
Contents
Project Scheme
In order to achieve the goal set in the "Global Innovation with STARTUPS" of 10x10x10 (10 times the number of unicorns from Tokyo, 10 times the number of startups created in Tokyo, and 10 times the number of collaborative practices by the TMG in 5 years), this project will establish a mechanism to support the implementation of various initiatives by a wide variety of entities.
The TMG will accept applications to select entities who, in collaboration with the TMG, will provide initiatives to enhance the local startup ecosystem.
The “selected entities” will work with the TMG and other selected entities to provide a wide variety of support to startups and prospective startups for 1.5 years, utilizing their ideas, network, platforms and other expertise.
Support provided by the TMG
The TMG will provide payment to the selected entities based on results of the initiatives implemented by the agreement signed between the two parties.
The final amount of payment will be determined based on the results of the evaluation committee consisting of third-party experts on the achievement of the KPIs and initiatives set by the selected entities.
Project Process
2024 Application Overview
Application
The TMG will accept applications from entities to provide support to startups in collaboration with them.
Please refer to the application guideline for further details. *available only in Japanese
Application Details
Scale
Agreements will be signed with 50 entities, 10 of which will be selected as priority areas.
Duration
The agreement lasts from the date of signing to March 31, 2026.
Payment
Up to 50 million yen, or up to 100 million yen for priority areas.
Priority Areas
The following areas are designated as priority areas (areas including the below combined with others are also included).
- Environment, energy and climate areas
- Deep tech areas utilizing seeds of universities and public/private research institutions
- Youth areas, including the creation and nurturing of young entrepreneurs, such as university students
- Female-related areas, including the creation and nurturing of female entrepreneurs and fem tech
- Global areas, such as inbound and outbound support
Main Application Requirements
- Selected entity (to sign the agreement)
- The applicant must be a legal entity in Japan*
- *International entities are to cooperate with Japanese entities or establish a legal entity by the signing of the agreement
- The applicant must be deemed socially acceptable as a partner of the TMG
- Entities that were selected as collaboration partners for this project in 2023 and entered into an agreement with the TMG are ineligible for the 2024 application.
- Contents of the proposal
- Initiatives must have novelty in the content or target
- Startups to be supported must meet certain conditions including voting rights held by the entity
Application Schedule
Briefing Session
Briefing for this project will be available online.
If you wish to participate, please register here.
The administration will send you the link to the video separately.
Agenda
Project overview, application requirements, perspectives for review, payment, project schedule, etc.
Duration
Video is open to the public until July 19, 2024
Inquiries
*The receipt of questions has been closed.
Application Period
*Applications for 2024 has been closed.
Selection Process(tentative)
Selection consists of two stages: document review and presentation review by a review committee consisting of external experts. The presentation review will be conducted for applicants who have passed the document review and will be held from late August to early September, 2024. Details will be provided separately to applicants who have passed the document review by administration.
Document review: From late July to mid-August
Presentation Review: From late August to early September
Notification of results: From mid- to late September
Application Method
Application Method
The application forms can be downloaded below.
Carefully read the application guidelines, fill in the required information and send it to the administration electronically via the “Application” form. (If the total data size exceeds 10 MB, please contact the administration.)
If you have not received a confirmation of receipt within two days (excluding weekends and holidays) after submission, please contact the administration via phone call (please note that your application will not be considered complete until you receive a confirmation of receipt).
Please keep the following points in mind when submitting application materials.
- We only accept applications in Japanese
- Refer to the application guidelines for separate formats regarding each material
- Send a separate email to administration (tokyosuteam@tohmatsu.co.jp) after submission to confirm receipt of the materials
