A new initiative created by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) in 2018, the J-Startup Program cultivates the brightest of Japan's startups to succeed in the world market. Recommenders from leading business communities determine and select a group from over 10,000 Japanese startups to join the program.

The J-Startup Program works with JETRO and the private sector to provide the following services to the selected startups:

• - Granting private business spaces and fee preferences
• - Professional mentors from leading technology companies
• - Collaberation opportunities with large companies in similar fields
• - Welcoming programs from Ministers and other important figures
• - Marketing services designed for startups to succeed in overseas markets
• - Opportunities to exhibit at the world's largest tech conferences, such as CES and SLUSH
• - And more!

SXSW Interactive 2019

JETRO hosted 10 innovative Japanese startups for the Japan Pavilion at SXSW Interactive in Austin, TX from March 10-13, 2019. 7 of the 10 startups were part of the J-Startup Program.

  

CES 2019

JETRO coordinated the Japan Innovation Showcase for 22 Japanese startups at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 8-11, 2019. All of the startups were sponsored by the J-Startup Program.

  

                                                           

PAST INTERNAL NEWS PAGES FEATURING J-STARTUP COMPANIES:
Japanese Startups Present their Products at SXSW 2019

JETRO Presents 10 Japanese Startups at SXSW 2019

JETRO is Bringing 22 Japanese Startups to CES 2019

PAST EXTERNAL NEWS PAGES FEATURING J-STARTUP COMPANIES:

JETRO – Helping Startups Expand Their Businesses in the USA | NewsWatch Review (NewsWatch)

How Japan’s Healthcare Solutions Are Advancing Our Everyday Life (Forbes)

Mui’s internet-connected block of wood is a minimalist’s dream (The Verge)

A Machine That Does Nothing? Cuddly LOVOT May Be The Most Innovative Japanese Robot Yet (Forbes)

To learn more about the J-Startup Program, click HERE.