PROGRAMS
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Support for Talent Development
Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Entrepreneurship Egg School for Elementary School Students
This program helps elementary school students understand how society and the economy work through interactive games and workshops where they create ideas together with their parents. - Entrepreneurship Education Programs for Elementary and Junior High School Students
The City of Nagoya provides entrepreneurship education in collaboration with the Board of Education, as part of career education in schools. - NAGOYA AI YOUTH CAMP for Junior and High School Students
This program helps students learn programming and develop problem-solving skills through workshops that utilize IT and AI, as well as through interactive sessions with entrepreneurs and networking activities with fellow participants. - SORA Lab for High School Students
This program offers practical workshops on aerospace in collaboration with universities, and includes an overseas study tour to explore cutting-edge technologies.
Creating innovators
- NAGOYA BOOST 10000
NAGOYA BOOST 10000 offers talent development programs and presentation opportunities for corporate intrapreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, aiming to foster individuals with the mindset and skills to create new businesses driven by original ideas and cutting-edge technologies. - Support for Entrepreneurs through Diverse Programs–Try
To promote the creation of new innovation through diverse human interaction in the city center, privately-led support programs for entrepreneurs and other innovators will be launched in central Nagoya.
Cultivating global entrepreneurs
- GLOW TECH NAGOYA
GLOW TECH NAGOYA is a support program designed to accelerate the growth of startups with global ambitions, aiming to foster world-class startups.
Building startup support systems
- Building startup support systems
The City of Nagoya appoints experienced entrepreneurs as Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) to support local startup projects by sharing their expertise. Startups can consult with these EIRs on business planning, network building, and more. In addition, the city welcomes inquiries from venture capitalists, corporate investors, and government officials interested in local startup development and collaboration.
Financial Support
Subsidizing business establishment
- Startup Support Subsidy
The City of Nagoya provides subsidies to cover part of the initial costs associated with launching a business. Eligible applicants include individuals starting new businesses in the city and small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) established within the past five years.
Contributing to venture funds
- STATION Ai Central Japan No.1 Fund
To support the growth of local startups and attract companies from other regions, the City of Nagoya has invested in the STATION Ai Central Japan No.1 Fund, in collaboration with Aichi Prefecture and other partners. - Central Japan Innovation Research Fund Ⅰ
To promote the creation of deep tech startups in the region, the City of Nagoya has invested in the Central Japan Innovation Research Fund I.
Supporting development of sales channels
- Market Expansion Support for Startups and SMEs
To support business development and market expansion, the City of Nagoya provides subsidies to cover part of the costs for Nagoya-based small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) that establish new business locations in Tokyo’s 23 wards.
Subsidies for Expanding into Nagoya
- Business Establishment Support Subsidy
To promote business expansion into Nagoya, the City of Nagoya provides subsidies to cover part of the costs for companies establishing their first business location in the city.
Support for Co-Creation
Promoting collaboration between startups and established companies
- Open Innovation Support–CIRCLE
To promote collaboration between startups and established companies in the region, the City of Nagoya facilitates matching, provides ongoing support, and hosts events to encourage co-creation.
Support for Proof of Concept Trials
Supporting social demonstrations of advanced technologies
- Hatch Technology NAGOYA
To promote research, development, and social implementation of advanced technologies in Nagoya, the City of Nagoya supports proof-of-concept (PoC) trials conducted by companies and other organizations possessing such technologies.- Challenge-Based Support Program
The City of Nagoya provides management support and financial assistance for PoC trials that utilize advanced technologies to address specific challenges identified by the city. - Field-Based Support Program
For PoC trials conducted in real-world environments such as facilities, the City of Nagoya facilitates matching between companies with advanced technologies and potential partners through an industry–academia–government network, and provides project management support to promote implementation.
- Challenge-Based Support Program
Promoting demonstrations in downtown areas
- NAGOYA CITY LAB
Aiming to become a leading city for PoC trials, Nagoya is creating an environment where startups gather and actively conduct demonstration projects in urban settings. The City of Nagoya is also working with the private sector to establish demonstration environments and promote the testing and implementation of advanced technologies to help solve social issues.
Community Formation
Facilitating networking among entrepreneurs and other key players
- NAGOYA CONNÉCT
In partnership with the globally recognized Venture Café, the City of Nagoya hosts regular innovation community events, primarily held at Nagono Campus and online, from around 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. These events are open to a wide range of participants, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, new business developers, venture capitalists (VCs), corporate venture capitalists (CVCs), incubators, accelerators, students, university faculty, and government officials. Through lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities, the events foster learning and collaboration around innovation.
Building startup support systems
- Building startup support systems
The City of Nagoya appoints experienced entrepreneurs as Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) to support local startup projects by sharing their expertise. Startups can consult with these EIRs on business planning, network building, and more. In addition, the city welcomes inquiries from venture capitalists, corporate investors, and government officials interested in local startup development and collaboration.
Globalization
Promoting globalization of the startup ecosystem
- Tech GALA Japan
To attract entrepreneurs, investors, and other key players from overseas and major metropolitan areas, and to promote the overseas expansion of local startups, the City of Nagoya hosts a large-scale event to accelerate the globalization of the regional startup ecosystem.
Facilitating business matching between local manufacturers and foreign companies
- Invest in Aichi -Nagoya
Acceleration Initiative
In collaboration with Aichi Prefecture and other relevant organizations, the City of Nagoya provides hands-on support and facilitates business matching with local manufacturers, aiming to promote the entry of foreign companies into the region.
Cultivating global entrepreneurs
- GLOW TECH NAGOYA
GLOW TECH NAGOYA is a support program designed to accelerate the growth of startups with global ambitions, aiming to foster world-class startups.
Facilitating networking and community-building among entrepreneurs and other stakeholders
- NAGOYA CONNÉCT
In partnership with the globally recognized Venture Café, the City of Nagoya hosts regular innovation community events, primarily held at Nagono Campus and online, from around 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. These events are open to a wide range of participants, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, new business developers, venture capitalists (VCs), corporate venture capitalists (CVCs), incubators, accelerators, students, university faculty, and government officials. Through lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities, the events foster learning and collaboration around innovation.
Attracting Companies
Subsidies for companies entering Nagoya
- Attracting Companies
The City of Nagoya is working to attract startups that drive innovation through collaboration with existing manufacturing industries, ICT companies, foreign-affiliated firms, and headquarters functions that are expected to generate a significant ripple effect on the regional economy. Various subsidy programs are available for companies establishing offices in the city. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities and consider expanding your business to Nagoya—a city full of diverse potential.
J-Startup CENTRAL
Supporting selected promising startups under the regional J-Startup initiative
- J-Startup CENTRAL
J-Startup CENTRAL is the regional version of the J-Startup program launched by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). In this initiative, the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium, in collaboration with METI’s Chubu Bureau, provides strong support for promising startups in the Aichi, Nagoya, and Hamamatsu areas.
Innovation Support
Supporting R&D development in collaboration with universities and research institutions
- Innovation Creation Support Project in R&D – NAGOYA RESEARCH BRIDGE
To help startups turn new product and service ideas into reality, the City of Nagoya facilitates matching with universities and research institutions and provides subsidies to cover part of the development costs.