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NewsTokyo
Jun 24, 2026

Tokyo Opens 2026 Early-Stage Customer Acquisition Acceleration Program for Founders

Tokyo and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center have opened applications for a 2026 acceleration program supporting early-stage founders with customer acquisition, sales-channel development, and phased hands-on support.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · TokyoRead full article (Japanese)
NewsJapan / Tokyo-relevant
Jun 14, 2026

Investing in Japan

Considering doing business in Japan? Visit the JETRO website for objective market reports, expert perspectives, case studies, and help finding support systems.

JETRO — Startup / Investment Support Hub · Japan / Tokyo-relevantRead full article (English)
NewsJapan / Tokyo-relevant
Jun 21, 2026

TBM, a Japanese Unicorn, is taking its environmentally conscious materials and solutions global

TBM's LIMEX: eco-friendly, limestone-based plastic and paper alternative, expanding globally.

JETRO — Startup / Investment Support Hub · Japan / Tokyo-relevantRead full article (English)

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Jun 14, 2026

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JETRO Global Connection

JETRO's JETRO Global Connection page.

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  • TOKYO GREEN BIZ - Green Urban Development -TMGTokyo Metropolitan Government — English Home / Business / Events · Jun 12, 2026Read original
  • Tokyo 2050 Strategy: Unlocking a Better Future -TMGTokyo Metropolitan Government — English Home / Business / Events · Jun 12, 2026Read original
  • Smart Tokyo Implementation Strategy 2025-2026 -TMGTokyo Metropolitan Government — English Home / Business / Events · Jun 12, 2026Read original
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Jun 10, 2026

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Tokyo is recruiting businesses for the Tokyo Youth Support Vacant House Utilization Support Project | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General Homepage

Tokyo is recruiting businesses for the ``Tokyo Youth Support Vacant House Utilization Support Project,'' targeting private businesses that utilize vacant houses in Tokyo to supply housing and facilities that support young people's challenges.

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  • Tokyo is now recruiting companies working on implementing cutting-edge technology in the Tokyo Bay Area! (Field provision type) | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General HomepageTokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · Jun 9, 2026Read original
  • Supporting the creation of workplaces that are conducive to child development Recruitment begins on June 22nd for “Incentives to support the development of workers” | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General HomepageTokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · Jun 7, 2026Read original
  • Tokyo is publicly recruiting companies that will establish bases in Tokyo and drive the Japanese economy | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General HomepageTokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · Jun 7, 2026Read original

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NewsTokyo
Jun 12, 2026

The Tokyo Financial Award 2026 Is Now Accepting Applications From Participating Companies for Financial Innovation Category! -TMG

This is the "The Tokyo Financial Award 2026 Is Now Accepting Applications From Participating Companies for Financial Innovation Category!" page of the Official Website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

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NewsTokyo
Jun 8, 2026

Open call for startups and data center operators to effectively utilize waste heat from data centers | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General Homepage

Tokyo is looking for startups with new ideas and technologies related to the utilization of unused heat, as well as data center operators who want to collaborate in demonstrations, and will implement collaborative (demonstration, PoC) projects.

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NewsTokyo
Jun 7, 2026

Tokyo Financial Awards 2026 “Financial Innovation Category” recruitment begins for domestic and international financial businesses | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General Homepage

Tokyo has set the theme for the Tokyo Financial Awards 2026 "Financial Innovation Category". Please choose a theme from among these and submit your ideas for solving social issues in the financial field. In addition, Tokyo will be recruiting businesses to participate in the "Sustainability Category" again around the beginning of September.

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