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Japan External Trade Organization

Supports Japanese exporters by promoting foreign direct investment, trade partnerships, and global market entry for businesses.

Japanwww.jetro.go.jp
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Programs6
Active grants2
Total grants5
About

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is Japan's government-related trade and investment agency, supervised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. It was originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, and its current mandate centers on foreign direct investment into Japan, support for Japanese companies going global, and cross-border open innovation.

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Programs & grants under this funder
Subsidy for Projects to Stimulate Direct Investment in Japan

Provides Subsidises foreign-affiliated companies in Japan yen for demonstration projects introducing innovative technologies.

1 grant
Subsidy for Projects to Stimulate Direct Investment in Japan
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Subsidy Program for Global Innovation Centers

Offers Reimburses foreign companies for setting up science and innovation centres experimental studies and feasibility studies in Japan.

Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Large Demonstration

Funds Japan-based private businesses running large ASEAN demonstrations for Global South co-creation and technology deployment.

1 grant
Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Large Demonstration
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Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP)

Invests JETRO's flagship equity-free accelerator sector-focused courses pairing Japanese startups with world-class United States accelerators for global expansion.

1 grant
Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP)
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Overseas Supply Chain Diversification Demonstration and Feasibility Study

Funds Japan-based private businesses running ASEAN supply-chain resilience demonstrations and feasibility studies.

1 grant
Overseas Supply Chain Diversification Demonstration and Feasibility Study
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JETRO Startup Acceleration Programs

Connects equity-free acceleration streams supporting Japanese startups global mentor networks partner accelerators and investor connections.

1 grant
JETRO Startup Acceleration
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Parent entityMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.jetro.go.jp