The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is promoting collaboration with startups that contribute to solving social and administrative issues. Under the "Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP & SCALEUP," an upgraded startup strategy released in November 2025, we are accelerating these efforts. As part of this initiative, we are implementing the "Business Proposal System by Startups," which accepts open proposals utilizing the technologies and ideas of startups to lead to the resolution of various metropolitan government challenges. We are pleased to announce that we are starting this fiscal year's initiative by expanding the maximum amount for trial introductions from 1 million yen to 2 million yen, as detailed below.
For case studies of introductions, please refer to the attached document. 1. System Overview The "Business Proposal System by Startups" is a mechanism that invites proposals from startups working to solve social issues, utilizing their own technologies and products for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Through dialogue with various metropolitan government departments, we delve deeper into the challenges and work towards concretizing the proposals through trial introductions and other means.
2. Amount for Trial Introduction [Expanded] Up to 2 million yen per project (Previous fiscal year: up to 1 million yen per project) 3. Eligible Proposers Corporations that are less than 10 years old at the time of proposal. 4. Recruitment Fields (1) Open Proposal Type We are seeking open proposals that contribute to identifying and solving challenges in the metropolitan administration.
(2) Themed Proposal Type We are seeking proposals based on the following themes related to metropolitan government challenges. Support for marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing Development of human resources who can succeed globally Realization of a long-life society Promotion of women's empowerment Promotion of barrier-free access Fostering entrepreneurship and innovation Realization of a city full of charm Disaster preparedness Realization of a decarbonized society, measures against heat Promotion of society's digital shift 5. Proposal Method & System Details Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis through the application form. *However, proposals for this fiscal year will be accepted until Sunday, January 31, 2027. Proposals received after February 2027 will be accepted as proposals (or preliminary proposals) only if the budget for the next fiscal year is approved. 6. Application Form https://logoform.jp/form/tmgform/1471018
For system details, please check the Startup and Global Financial City Promotion Headquarters website. https://www.startupandglobalfinancialcity.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/startup/initiatives/post-53/
This project is an initiative to promote the "2050 Tokyo Strategy". Strategy 10 Startups "Build a field where startups are born and grow"
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