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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Backs Japanese startups through selection programs and feasibility grants across multiple sectors.

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Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs4
Active grants1
Total grants4
About

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is Japan's Cabinet-level ministry for economic, industrial, trade, and energy policy. Its startup work sits in the Innovation and Environment Policy Bureau through the Startup and New Business Promotion division, and the ministry traces its institutional line back to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry established in 1949 before the c…

Programs & grants under this funder
GX Deep-Tech Startup Support Program

Funds GX-sector deep-tech startups through METI/NEDO support for research, equipment investment, and scale-up work.

1 grant
GX Deep-Tech Startup Support Program
Between cycles
— pool
J-Startup

Connects nominated Japanese startups with global ambitions to government funding, events, business matching, and regulatory support.

1 grant
J-Startup — 5th selection
Closed
— pool
J-Startup Impact

Supports impact-focused startups solving social issues while achieving sustainable economic growth through ecosystem access and expert consultation.

1 grant
J-Startup Impact — inaugural selection
Closed
— pool
Japanese SBIR Promotion Program

Supports organizations through Japanese Startup Promotion Program, helping them build social and procurement solutions.

1 grant
Japanese SBIR Promotion Program
Open
¥300M pool
Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: www.meti.go.jp