JETRO, Third Derivative, and New Energy NEXUS Collaborate to Empower Japanese Startups in Global Markets

Jul 01, 2025

TOKYO, JAPAN – The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Third Derivative, and New Energy Nexus are proud to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting Japanese sustainability startups seeking global expansion. Through this partnership, 10 selected startups will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on support tailored to their international growth strategies.

This initiative reflects JETRO’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship beyond Japan’s borders. By working with experienced ecosystem players like Third Derivative and New Energy Nexus, JETRO aims to equip startups with the resources and insights needed to succeed in competitive global markets.

Comment from Third Derivative

  • “RMI and its in-house innovation accelerator, Third Derivative are thrilled to support this inaugural cohort of Japanese startups with critical low-carbon and sustainability technologies. The importance of strong ecosystems to support entrepreneurs as they bring their technology to market has never been greater, and our team is glad to join this partnership and work with these founding teams brought together with a broader set of mentors, corporate partners, funders, and many others to help them succeed.”
    • - Roy Torbert, Senior Principal and Head of Programs at RMI and Third Derivative

 

Comment from New Energy NEXUS

  • “New Energy Nexus is thrilled to be partnering with JETRO to support Japanese energy and climate tech startups in scaling their impact globally. This program aligns perfectly with our mission to empower climate entrepreneurs as agents of change, especially in a country like Japan, where deep tech capabilities and industrial emissions present both urgency and opportunity. With our presence across 15 countries, we see immense potential for Japanese innovators to forge meaningful commercial partnerships abroad and help drive industry decarbonization enable a global clean energy transition.”
    • - Stanley Ng, Global Partnerships Director at New Energy NEXUS

 

Selected Startups

The following 10 innovative startups have been selected for this program. Each is tackling global challenges with unique technologies and business models:

 

About JETRO
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a Japanese government-affiliated organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. JETRO supports startups through a wide array of programs, including global acceleration and innovation exchange.

 

Contact
For inquiries about GSAP, please contact JETRO San Francisco (startup2@jetro.go.jp).