Agribusiness Creation Fair 2026 Opens Soon
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will hold the Agribusiness Creation Fair 2026, a technology exchange exhibition for the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food sectors, from...
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21Japan Seeks Local Hosts for Global Startup EXPO
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has opened applications from local governments to host Global Startup EXPO continuously from 2027 through 2029, aiming to make it a worldleading deep tech...
J-Startup Opens Applications for Sixth Selection
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has opened applications for the sixth selection of its startup support program, JStartup, introducing an open application process. Eligible startups...
Japan-Singapore Fast Track Pitch 2026 Launches
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and JETRO are running the JapanASEAN CoCreation Fast Track Pitch Initiative to promote open innovation through collaboration between Japanese...
35 Startups Selected for the Japan Pavilion at CES 2027
JETRO has selected 35 Japanbased startups to exhibit at CES 2027, which will be held in Las Vegas, United States, in January 2027. The Japan Pavilion in Eureka Park, the event’s startup area, is...
Global Startup EXPO 2026 Held
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held Global Startup EXPO 2026 in Osaka Prefecture, an event showcasing to the world the technologies and services of startups, particularly in deep tech....
European Startups Visit Japan to Solve Business Challenges
On Wednesday, October 7, JETRO will host a demo day at its headquarters for four Japanese companies and 19 EICsupported startups. The program will include pitches in which Japanese companies present...
Japan Startup Awards 2026 Ceremony Held
On September 25, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held the Japan Startup Awards 2026 ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence. Mujin, Inc. received the Prime Minister’s...
Nobel Laureates and Leading VCs to Gather at GSE2026
The Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry introduced major programs and speakers for Global Startup EXPO 2026 (GSE2026), to be held in Osaka Prefecture. The event plans a keynote conversation...
2026 Japan Startup Award Winners Announced
Sakana AI Co., Ltd. received the Information and Communications Startup Award (Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award) at the 2026 Japan Startup Award. The award recognizes...
Takaichi Attends 2026 Japan Startup Awards Ceremony
On September 25, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 2025 Japan Startup Awards ceremony at the Prime Minister's Office. In her remarks, she offered congratulations on the 2026 Japan Startup...
Startup Procurement under Local Autonomy Act Article 167-2(1)(4) (Notice)
The government is promoting expanded procurement through fourthcategory solesource contracts by local governments to support the social implementation of startup technologies that help solve regional...
Technical Guidance on Expanding Startup Procurement by Local Governments
The government is working to expand procurement from startups by national and local governments to support the social implementation of technologies developed by startups, defined as small and...
Promulgation and Public Comments on the Amended Cabinet Office Ordinance
The Financial Services Agency promulgated and enforced on August 3, 2026, a Cabinet Office Ordinance easing the requirements for individuals to become specified investors. The amendment was made to...
Publication of Draft Revisions to VCRHs
The Financial Services Agency published draft revisions to “Venture Capitals: Recommendations and Hopes” (VCRHs), formulated on October 17, 2024. In light of changes in market conditions and...
VC Growth Funding and VCRHs Revision Discussed
At the fourth Expert Meeting on Venture Capital held on June 18, 2026, participants reviewed the current situation and challenges concerning growth funding for startups, the Japan–United States gap...
Formulation of the Integrated Innovation Strategy 2026
On July 10, 2026, the formulation of the Integrated Innovation Strategy 2026 was discussed at the 85th Council for Science, Technology and Innovation. Prime Minister Takaichi identified the...
GSAP 2026: Five Courses Launch with Global Accelerators
JETRO, in cooperation with the Cabinet Office, launched the Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP) to support Japanese startups expanding overseas on April 30, 2026. In fiscal 2026, 62 companies...
Minister Muto of METI Meets with Spain's Minister Cuerpo to Deepen Bilateral Economic Relations
Meeting Overview and Participants On September 11, 2025, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto held a meeting with Mr. Carlos Cuerpo, Spain's Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise,...
METI Announces Startup Support Policy Package - Comprehensive Measures for Entrepreneurship Promotion and Growth Support
Startup Support Overview On September 11, 2025, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a comprehensive startup support policy package. This comprehensive policy package aims to create...