ICT Startup League

We are looking for growth-oriented startups and aspiring entrepreneurs!

Program Overview

• This support program was launched in FY2023, initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications under the "Project to Support the Creation of Startups from Budding Research and Development."
• We provide hands-on support aiming to improve business viability and fund R&D for individuals (including organizations) aiming to start a business in the ICT field in the future, as well as startups aiming to expand their business in the ICT field.
• In addition to R&D funding and hands-on support, we aim to build an ecosystem that accelerates business growth and revitalizes regions. We do this by increasing the number of startup supporters through media partnerships that widely publicize startup initiatives.

The ICT Startup League is currently accepting pre-entries from those interested in participating in the league and its activities.
We plan to provide various updates, including briefing sessions for registered pre-entrants and introductions to contests linked with this program. We encourage you to register.

Pre-Entry Benefits

• The secretariat will send you timely notifications when recruitment for FY2026 begins.
• We will introduce contests linked to this program.
• We will provide the latest information on seminars and events organized by or linked to this program.

*As this program is implemented based on the government budget, implementation in FY2026 is not guaranteed.
*Contents are subject to change due to changes in government policy, etc.