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9th of 39 by programme count

Japan startup funding programmes

45funding programmes for Japanese startups

18 take applications now. 34 are public money, from governments, universities and incubators; 11 are private, from funds, corporates, banks and foundations.

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Japan · 45 programmes

The biggest of each kind of money.

One programme per type, chosen by the largest amount it states on its official page. The bar is that amount against the biggest of the 6.

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  1. Grant
    1stRound creation and growth support program
    Up to JPY 10 million (non-equity)

    Nationwide · university · for university spinout, student founders

    Closes 16 Nov 2026rules and link: subscribers
  2. Equity
    Genesia Ventures seed investment
    up to JPY 300 million

    Nationwide · venture fund

    Open nowrules and link: subscribers
  3. Loan
    Start-up Support Loan (SME unit) and Loans with Share Subscription Rights
    Up to JPY 2 billion

    Nationwide · bank

    Open nowrules and link: subscribers
  4. Loan backing
    Tokyo Start-up Loan Guarantee (Metropolitan Start-up Loan)
    Up to JPY 35 million

    Tokyo · public body

    Open nowrules and link: subscribers
  5. Accelerator
    Antler Japan residency
    up to $400,000

    Tokyo · venture fund

    Open nowrules and link: subscribers
  6. Subsidy
    GX Deep-Tech Startup Business Development Support (GX_UPP)
    up to JPY 5000 million

    Nationwide · national government

    Closes 17 Nov 2026rules and link: subscribers