TOKYO Startup Station/TOKYO Startup Station TAMA

We provide a free space and kids' area where anyone interested in entrepreneurship can drop in freely. Concierges and plan consultants are always on hand to offer tailored advice for each stage of your journey.

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Tokyo One-Stop Business Startup Center

The Tokyo One-Stop Center for Business Startups is a one-stop center that handles all necessary procedures for establishing a corporation or starting a business, including articles of incorporation certification, registration, tax matters, pension and social insurance, and immigration control.
Consultants well-versed in administrative procedures will handle all inquiries free of charge.
We also offer management consultations and startup support by certified management consultants. Furthermore, we provide multilingual interpretation and translation services upon request.

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Tokyo Business Support Plaza (Japan Finance Corporation)

◼︎Services Offered
Our dedicated staff will provide attentive assistance via in-person visits or video calls, including explanations of financing programs, key points for creating business plans, and various information resources. Consultations are available by appointment even on holidays.

◼︎Eligible Individuals
Individuals considering starting a business or those who have not previously conducted business with Japan Finance Corporation (National Living Business Division)

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Tokyo Credit Guarantee Association

◼︎Services Offered
Providing startup know-how (public lectures, seminars, training programs)
Support for developing business plans (expert dispatch)
Financial support for startups

We have released startup case study videos created with the cooperation of clients who actually utilized our association's startup support services.
You can view them from the "Startup Case Studies" section on our association's homepage.

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TOKYO STARTUP GATEWAY

Tokyo-based Startup Contest: Change the World in 400 Characters. Open to individuals aged 15 to 39 with ideas or plans for starting a business. Participants can also receive startup support from supporters and mentors.

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Tokyo Senior Business Grand Prix

The 100-Year Life Era... This business contest, exclusively for those aged 55 and over, has been held since fiscal year 2019 to support entrepreneurship among individuals who wish to contribute to society after retirement by leveraging the experience and skills they have cultivated over their lives.

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Tokyo Content Incubation Center

Located in Nakano Ward, a hub for the content industry centered around anime, our resident support staff provides one-stop management support to tenants. This includes business development assistance, business strategy model support, funding acquisition, business matching for alliance partners, and intellectual property management.

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Independent Administrative Institution Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Tama-Koganei Venture Port (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Collaborative Entrepreneur Development Facility)

◼︎Scope of Services
Promoting business development for venture companies and small-to-medium enterprises utilizing intellectual property and technologies from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, as well as other universities and research institutes in the Tama region.

◼︎Eligible Participants
Venture companies seeking to utilize intellectual property and technologies from institutions such as Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

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Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Corporation Incubation Office

◼︎Services Offered
Supporting venture companies and small-to-medium enterprises in founding and launching new businesses

◼︎Eligible Individuals
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are either pre-startup or newly established

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Fundraising Support Services Utilizing Crowdfunding (Pledge-Based and Equity-Based)

To encourage startups and small business owners to pursue new business ventures, we subsidize the fees for using crowdfunding platforms (both reward-based and equity-based). We also provide consultation services and host seminars.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Small and Medium Enterprise System Loan: 'Startup'

To facilitate the smooth procurement of start-up capital and post-launch business funding, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Tokyo Credit Guarantee Association, and financial institutions will collaborate to provide funding. The maximum loan amount is 35 million yen, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government subsidizing half of the credit guarantee fee.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Small and Medium Enterprise System Loan: 'Startup Support'

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Small and Medium Enterprise System Loan Program: Collaborative Projects List - Startups This loan program targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and similar entities that meet any of the eligibility criteria listed in the "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Small and Medium Enterprise System Loan Program: Collaborative Projects List - Startups." It provides funding through a coordinated effort among the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Tokyo Credit Guarantee Association, and financial institutions. The maximum loan amount is 280 million yen, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government subsidizing two-thirds of the credit guarantee fee.

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Various startup funds such as "New Business Startup Funds" (Japan Finance Corporation)

◼︎Services Offered
The Japan Finance Corporation's National Life Business Division provides focused support for a wide range of entrepreneurs and startups through business start-up financing, including the "New Business Start-up and Startup Support Fund."

◼︎Eligible Individuals
Individuals starting a new business or those who started their business within approximately 7 years

◼︎ Financing Details
The maximum loan amount is 72 million yen. The repayment period is up to 20 years for equipment funds and up to 10 years for working capital.

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Startup Grant

◼︎Program Details
With the goal of increasing the business establishment rate within Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center (a public interest incorporated foundation) implement the "Startup Grant Program." This program provides grants to cover a portion of the initial startup expenses required for individuals planning to start a business in Tokyo or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established within the last five years. Eligible expenses include rent, advertising costs, employee wages, and market research/analysis fees.

◼︎Eligible Individuals
Individuals planning to start a business in Tokyo or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established within the last five years that meet certain requirements (*)

※ "Graduates of the TOKYO Startup Station Business Plan Development Support Program," "Users of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government System Loan (Startup)," "Tenants of public startup support facilities within Tokyo," etc.

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Women, Youth, and Senior Entrepreneurship Support 2.0

To support community-based startups by women, young people, and seniors in Tokyo, we provide a combination of low-interest, unsecured loans through credit unions and business management support from local startup advisors. Loan limits are up to ¥15 million (up to ¥20 million for women). However, loans for working capital only are limited to up to ¥7.5 million (up to ¥10 million for women). Business advice is available for up to five years from the loan execution date.

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Tokyo Innovation Base

Tokyo Innovation Base aims to become a global hub for innovation. It is a place where diverse people connect, fostering challengers who advance society through innovative ideas and technology. Toward making Tokyo the world's most startup-friendly city.

From Tokyo Innovation Base, we will spark a new movement in innovation.

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NEXs Tokyo

NEXs Tokyo provides networking opportunities and matching services that transcend industry, business model, and region for startups across Japan seeking to expand and accelerate their businesses domestically and internationally.

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TOKYO UPGRADE SQUARE

TOKYO UPGRADE SQUARE is a platform where government agencies facing administrative challenges—such as tourism, work styles, urban appeal, mobility, disaster management, fisheries and forestry, and sports environments—meet startups with solutions. It aims to create unprecedented growth opportunities for startups by solving these administrative challenges.

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Acceleration Program in Tokyo for Women "APT Women"

APT Women provides intensive short-term incubation programs for female-led ventures aiming to scale up. We support them in acquiring the essential management knowledge and skills needed for scaling, building connections with fellow ventures to share these resources, and establishing networks with crucial collaborators and supporters (venture capital firms, media, large corporations, etc.) vital for business expansion.

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X-HUB TOKYO GLOBAL STARTUP ACCELERATOR

X-HUB TOKYO provides information to startups aiming for the global market and offers access to global markets for companies with the potential to become Tokyo-based global startups.

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"PoC Ground Tokyo"

PoC Ground Tokyo is a program that provides startups with concept verification venues and opportunities for hypothesis testing and social implementation, accelerating their rapid growth. We support startups by arranging necessary items for verification and coordinating with providers of verification venues and opportunities, tailored to their specific needs.

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Small and Medium Enterprise Agency TIP*S

TIP*S is a new learning platform operated by the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan. We host workshops and events designed to empower participants to make their own decisions and take action, fostering new insights and aspirations through dialogue.
Through interactive workshops and events, we provide not only knowledge and know-how but also the "insights" born from dialogue among diverse participants, supporting you in taking that first step toward action.

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