GENERAL INFORMATION

1.       Subject: J-StarX Global Growth for Climate Tech in Europe

2.       Term of contract: the contract start date to March 12, 2027

3.       Closing date for Application: May 15, 2026

4.       Content of Contract: As indicated in the Program Specifications (Attachment 1)

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

1. Qualification Requirements
1) Prospective candidate(s) engaged in the project must satisfy the conditions stated in the Program Specifications. (Attachment 1)
2) NOT under the circumstances of being denied participation due to unethical and/or unlawful activities by either JETRO or Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) from previous procurement offerings.

3) Prospective candidate(s) must meet the following minimum specification: 

A)Accelerator, Venture Capital or any other related organization 

B)Proven track-record in various European countries  

C)Program dedicated to the Climate Tech industry

 

2. Preparation of Application
No oral, telephone, or facsimile will be accepted. All costs of preparation shall be borne by the Applicants. In addition, the proposal document or presentation submitted by the applicant should include the following.

1) Project Implementation

・Implementation Structure (Arrangement of personnel in charge / each responsibility)

・Operating Procedure, Method, Proposal on how to complete all the tasks of the project in an effective manner and enhance project outcome

・Proposals for the introductory session to build relationships between the mentors and startups and to select the startups who are eligible for further support

・Suggestions for climate tech conferences and events that would be beneficial for startups to attend during their in-person travel schedule.

・System or platform for tracking mentoring hours and business appointments.

・System may be internal, an outside App, SaaS, or other type of communication suggested. 

2) Experience and Capabilities of the Organization

・Experience with Similar Projects

・System to Manage Personal/Confidential Information

・Networking and information gathering skills to enhance project outcome

3) Project Implementation Skills of Assigned Personnel

・Mentor network list

・Profiles of each project personnel

・Climate tech Expertise

 

Upon submission, the applicant agrees to having received, viewed, and accepted the prices outlined in the Cost Guide (see attachment 2) 

3. Delivery of Application

All Application forms (see below) shall be sent to the following e-mail address by May 15, 2026

 

Required to submit: 

Business Proposal 1 Copy

Quotation for J-StarX Global Growth for Climate Tech in Europe 1 Copy

 

Attn: Kentaro Umeda, Kohei Okui 

E-mail: Kentaro_Umeda@jetro.go.jp, Kohei_Okui@jetro.go.jp, NEA@jetro.go.jp

4. Language of Application:

English

 

5. Evaluation of Application:

Screening of Application documents by JETRO Amsterdam and JETRO Japan

 

6. Announcement of Tender

Tender will be announced to bidders by email. Given the nature of the bidding process, JETRO will refrain from providing feedback on the results.

7. Contact

Attn: Kentaro Umeda, Kohei Okui 

E-mail: Kentaro_Umeda@jetro.go.jp, Kohei_Okui@jetro.go.jp, NEA@jetro.go.jp

 

APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS 

Attachment 1: Program Specifications ＜PDF＞ (281KB)  （PDF) 

Attachment 2: Cost Guide for J-StarX Global Growth for Climate Tech Project in Europe ＜Excel＞ (23KB)  ＜Excel＞ (21KB)  ＜Excel＞ (20KB)  (Excel)