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Deep-Tech Startups Support Program (DTSU) is sponsored by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). This program provides support for research and development and commercialization in three phases for Japanese deep-tech startups engaged in innovative technologies.
It targets projects that require long-term R&D and large-scale funding to establish, commercialize, and implement technology in society, contributing to solving economic and social issues despite high risks.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Japanese deep-tech startups engaged in research and development of innovative technologies that require long-term R&D and significant capital investment. Applicants must judge the suitability of the phase based on their most advanced business or research and development activities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to 2.5 billion yen (approximately $16 million USD) depending on the phase, with earlier phases receiving up to 500 million yen (approximately $3.2 million USD) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Deep-Tech Startups Support Fund/International Joint Research and Development is sponsored by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) (Japan). This program supports Japanese deep tech startups engaged in high-risk, innovative technology R&D that addresses global economic and social issues. It specifically promotes international joint research and development with overseas businesses (including those in Singapore and South Korea) to facilitate early technology dissemination and overseas market expansion.
Deep-Tech Startups Support Program (DTSU) and Deep-Tech Startups Support Program in the Green Transformation field (GX) is sponsored by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) (Japan). These programs support deep tech startups in Japan engaged in long-term, capital-intensive R&D of innovative technologies to solve economic and social issues (e.g., carbon neutrality, resource circulation, economic security). Support is provided in three phases for research and development for commercialization.