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New Subsidy Program for PoC Expenses Before CVC Investment Decisions!

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Published Jun 1, 2026 11:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:46 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch a new subsidy program in FY2026 to cover PoC expenses for CVCs before investment decisions, with a 50% subsidy rate up to 5 million yen.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch a new subsidy program in FY2026 to cover PoC expenses for CVCs before investment decisions, with a 50% subsidy rate up to 5 million yen.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006642.000052467.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 1, 2026

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is launching a new subsidy program starting in FY2026 to revitalize CVC investment and promote the growth of startups. The program provides subsidies for PoC (Proof of Concept) expenses incurred by CVCs when outsourcing to startups before making investment decisions. The subsidy rate is 50%, with a cap of 5 million yen, and approximately 10 projects will be selected. The application period is from June 1 to July 24, 2026. This project is being implemented by Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.

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What is PoC?

Proof of Concept, which involves testing hypotheses through market research or prototyping before making investment decisions.

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch a new subsidy program in FY2026 to cover PoC expenses for CVCs before investment decisions, with a 50% subsidy rate up to 5 million yen.

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PR TIMES: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006642.000052467.html

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