2026 Japan Open Innovation Program

About

A comprehensive incubation program designed to support startups in entering the Japanese market, offering localization acceleration, investor meetings, and tailored consulting services. Participants will benefit from a structured three-month program that includes assessments of global business capabilities and opportunities for direct engagement with Japanese investors. This initiative is particularly aimed at startups from Gyeonggi Province looking to expand their reach into new markets.

Benefits

• 🚀Localization Support
  Three months of acceleration support for market entry in Japan
• 🌍Global Assessment
  Comprehensive evaluation of global business capabilities
• 📊Pitching Assistance
  Improvement of investment materials and consulting for pitching
• 🤝Investor Meetings
  Pre-meetings arranged with Japanese investors
• 🗓️ Event Participation
  Access to the Tokyo Open Innovation Meeting and one-on-one consultations
• 🔗Investment Connections
  Follow-up connections for potential investments

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups headquartered in Gyeonggi Province
• Must be in business for seven years or less
• Companies in new industries established within ten years may also apply

Participation Commitments

• Apply online through the Gyeonggi Startup Platform by 5:00 p.m. on June 5
• Participation in the Tokyo Local Program with meetups and networking sessions
• Document review and presentation evaluation for selection

Target Region

Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

Target Sector

Technology sectors including digital transformation, healthcare, fintech