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GX Deep-Tech Startup Support Program

GX Deep-Tech Startup Support Program

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

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METI and NEDO describe this as support for GX-sector deep-tech startups under Japan's startup-support policy. The program funds research and development, equipment investment, business growth, and scale-up demonstration, running multiple public calls per year.

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What this grant funds

GX-sector deep-tech startup R&D, equipment investment, business-growth support, and scale-up demonstration.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.Grant
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.meti.go.jp