Sendai City Launches Recruitment for Business Development Program 'SENDAI Startup Studio Launch Program (SSLP)'

ReGACY Innovation Group, Inc. (ReGACY) has launched the 'SENDAI Startup Studio Launch Program (SSLP),' a short-term intensive support program for early-stage entrepreneurs, as part of Sendai City's 'Sendai Startup Studio Promotion Project.'

While last year's program focused mainly on hands-on support under the name 'SENDAI Global Startup Base (SGSB),' this year's program has been updated to include a newly established 'Boot Camp,' where participants learn the business development process through lectures and practical output.

This provides an environment where more early-stage entrepreneurs and aspiring founders can take on challenges.

SSLP is an intensive support program specialized in solving problems faced during the initial business stage. It offers a 'Boot Camp' to refine ideas for those serious about commercialization, and further provides 'hands-on mentorship' from business development experts for selected participants with high growth potential.

Through this program, the city aims to broaden the base of startups based in Sendai and Tohoku and foster an environment where growth companies can consistently emerge by increasing the clarity and certainty of businesses in the early phase. The goal is to create a 'cycle of challenge' where entrepreneurs who complete this program continue to utilize support measures inside and outside the region to achieve accelerated growth.

Features 1. Guidance and support from experts Experts in business development and professionals with track records in startup and open innovation support in other regions will serve as lecturers and mentors. In the Boot Camp, which features lectures and mentoring every two to three weeks, participants will systematically conduct market research and customer interviews, aiming to complete 'outputs that prove customer pain points (e.g., pitch decks).'

2. Utilization of public-private-academic-financial networks In addition to creating contacts with support organizations, executives, investors, and experts in the Sendai/Tohoku area, the program supports the securing of pilot test sites and collaboration partners in the region, promoting practical implementation and business self-sustainability.

Recruitment Overview (First Half) Target Applicants: Individuals with business ideas aiming for growth. Must have or plan to establish a business office in one of the six Tohoku prefectures. Number of Participants: Approximately 10 Application Period: May 29, 2026 (Fri) to July 5, 2026 (Sun) 23:59