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JIC Venture Growth Investments

JIC Venture Growth Investments

Invests in growth-stage Japanese deep-tech ventures and funds, including climate, quantum, biotech, and space entrepreneurs.

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JIC Venture Growth Investments (JIC-VGI) is a government-backed equity investment vehicle operating under the Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), a state-owned institution established to mobilise public and private capital toward priority sectors of the Japanese economy. JIC-VGI focuses on venture and growth-stage investments aimed at improving Japan's international industrial competitiveness and …

What this grant funds

Deploys government-backed equity investment into Japanese deep-tech ventures and venture funds across biotechnology, quantum, climate, and space sectors at growth and later stages.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.j-ic.co.jp