Deep Tech Tokyo Launchpad

Are you a Deep Tech company looking to enter a new market? Consider Tokyo.  

“Deep Tech Tokyo Launchpad” is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government led support program for overseas deep tech companies planning on entering and settling in Tokyo. 

The program aims to promote innovation by encouraging greater collaboration and business opportunities between overseas deep tech companies and local small and medium-sized enterprises and thereby drive the growth of Tokyo’s industries and strengthen their international competitiveness. 

1.  Who should apply? 

• Companies willing to complete corporation registration in Tokyo between early December 2026 to March 2028 

• Companies with concrete plans for innovation creation in Tokyo, such as PoC, joint research, co-development, or JV establishment with Tokyo-based companies 

• Companies having strong motivation in expanding business base to Tokyo 

2.  Benefits 

• Financial Support, Market Research & Consulting, Office setup support, Legal Services / Accounting & Tax Advisory, Recruitment & Staffing, Translation support are available 

• Subsidy of up to ￥100 million ($667,000/£501,500/€571,000) is provided over the 3 years of support period 

3. Application  

Now Open! 

Deadline: September 30, 2026 

Program Kick-off: Early December, 2026 For more information, please visit https://www.deeptech-tokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/