We propose initiatives to support the participation of young women researchers in the deep-tech sector through entrepreneurship and engagement with the startup ecosystem. Tayo Inc., which possesses one of Japan’s largest networks of young researchers, will collaborate with Beyond Next Ventures, known for its strong support of researchers starting businesses, and An-Nahal, with a proven track record in minority support. In partnership with major universities in the metropolitan area, such as GTIE(Greater Tokyo Innovation Ecosystem) and Teikyo University, the following will be provided to young women researchers: 1) community building and workshop retreat aimed at supporting team-building and raising awareness, and 2) hands-on entrepreneurship support through a women-only GAP fund.
Through these efforts, we aim to improve the entrepreneurial mindset and self-efficacy of women researchers, foster the creation of entrepreneurship preparation projects, and lay the groundwork for the continuous emergence of women deep-tech entrepreneurs.
We expect these outcomes to contribute to Tokyo’s “10×10×10 Innovation Vision” and its goal of increasing the number of startups in Tokyo by tenfold over the next five years.