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Japanese SBIR Promotion Program

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

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The Japanese SBIR Promotion Program is METI's funding line within the inter-ministerial Japanese SBIR scheme run by the Cabinet Office. It is implemented operationally by NEDO (the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) and supports R&D-type startups solving diversified social problems and government procurement needs. The programme has run since FY2021; FY2025 budget is 30…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: www.nedo.go.jp