Tokyo Opens Launchpad for Foreign Deep Tech Companies

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced the new “Deep Tech Tokyo Launchpad” programme for fiscal year 2026, offering substantial financial and business support to highly innovative foreign deep tech companies seeking to establish and expand operations in Tokyo.
This highly competitive programme provides 5 selected companies with up to JPY 100 million (approx. EUR 600,000) in subsidies over a three-year period, alongside tailored business development support. 
Eligible expenses include company incorporation costs, consultancy services, recruitment, personnel expenses, and business matching activities. Subsidy coverage will decrease gradually over time, from up to 80% of eligible expenses in the first year to 40% in the third year.
In addition to financial assistance, participating companies will gain access to Business consultancy, PR support, business matching, support with grant applications and administrative procedures.
The programme specifically targets deep tech sectors such as: Quantum technologies; Robotics; AI and data science; Green transformation (GX) and energy; Biotechnology; Advanced materials; Digital and cyber security; Food tech; Aerospace; Fusion energy; Semiconductors and electronic devices; Healthcare and life sciences. 
To qualify, applicants must not yet have established a legal entity in Japan at the time of selection decision and must commit to setting up operations in Tokyo by March 2028. Selected companies are expected to engage in activities contributing to Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem, including collaboration with local SMEs, Proof of Concept (PoC) projects, joint research, and technology development partnerships.

Key Dates:
Application period: 14 May – 30 September 2026 
Selection process: October–November 2026 (tentative)
Announcement of selected companies: Early December 2026 (tentative)

Source: Tokyo Metropolitan 
https://www.deeptech-tokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp 

Published: June 2026