Full Bloom (2026)

About

Full Bloom is a co-innovation accelerator program aimed at supporting early to growth-stage global deep tech startups, providing access to expert mentorship, corporate collaboration, and opportunities for market expansion, particularly in Japan's vibrant cultural and technological landscape.

Benefits

• 🏢 Innovation Center Access
• Opportunity to be based in Japan's top deep tech innovation center, closely connected with Japanese and global partners.
• 🎓 Expert Guidance
• Access to mentorship and resources from MIT and other top experts.
• 🤝 Corporate Collaboration
• Participation in rich corporate collaboration and open innovation projects supported by Tokyu Land and Shibuya.
• 🌐 Community Engagement
• Join a large deep tech startup community to promote resource sharing and ecosystem development.
• 📈 Market Expansion
• Opportunities to expand into Japanese and international markets, enhancing global competitiveness.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to global deep tech startups, especially early to growth-stage teams.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must be in the early to growth stage of development.
• 🤖 Focus Areas
• Must focus on areas such as AI, robotics, immersive technology, sustainable technology, and materials science combined with cultural creativity.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Program Duration
• Participation in the program typically lasts for one year, including mentorship and collaboration.
• 🎤 Engagement Requirement
• Active involvement in business validation and networking activities throughout the program.

Target Region

Open to global startups, focusing on Japan

Target Sector

Deep technology and cultural creativity