[Grant up to 2 million yen!] Call for Projects for "IMPACT FLOW KYOTO 2026-2027" Startup Creation Project

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  • [Grant up to 2 million yen!] Call for Projects for "IMPACT FLOW KYOTO 2026-2027" Startup Creation Project
  • Kyoto City and the Kyoto Advanced Technology Institute are calling for project applications for "IMPACT FLOW KYOTO 2026-2027," an initiative supporting startups that tackle social issues such as environment, healthcare, and culture. Grants are available up to 500,000 yen (Early-stage) and 2 million yen (STEP-UP stage). The deadline is August 7, 2026. Selected participants will receive hands-on support and facility access.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 8, 2026

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Kyoto City and the Kyoto Advanced Technology Institute are calling for project applications for "IMPACT FLOW KYOTO 2026-2027," an initiative supporting startups that tackle social issues such as environment, healthcare, and culture. Grants are available up to 500,000 yen (Early-stage) and 2 million yen (STEP-UP stage). The deadline is August 7, 2026. Selected participants will receive hands-on support and facility access.

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[Grant up to 2 million yen!] Call for Projects for "IMPACT FLOW KYOTO 2026-2027" Startup Creation Project (June 8, 2026), PR Times
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June 8, 2026
Kyoto City and the Kyoto Advanced Technology Institute are calling for project applications for "IMPACT FLOW KYOTO 2026-2027," an initiative supporting startups that tackle social issues such as environment, healthcare, and culture. Grants are available up to 500,000 yen (Early-stage) and 2 million yen (STEP-UP stage). The deadline is August 7, 2026. Selected participants will receive hands-on support and facility access.
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This distribution introduces industrial promotion initiatives conducted by the member prefectures and cities of the Kansai Regional Union. [Overview] Kyoto City and the Kyoto Advanced Technology Institute (ASTEM) are calling for project applications for "IMPACT FLOW KYOTO 2026-2027," a project that supports aspiring entrepreneurs and startups aiming to solve social issues in fields such as environment, energy, education, healthcare, and culture, with an eye toward global expansion. ■ Eligibility: Aspiring entrepreneurs (pre-incorporation) and startups less than 2 years old that address social issues and have potential for global expansion. Startups from incorporation up to Series A (at the product/service development stage for Product Market Fit) that address social issues, have potential for global expansion, and are SMEs under 10 years old. ■ Eligible Projects: Projects that contribute to solving social issues through innovative ideas in any field, including environment, energy, education, healthcare, and culture, and have potential for global expansion. ■ Grant Amounts (Subsidy rate up to 2/3): Max grant: 500,000 yen Max grant: 2,000,000 yen ■ Application Deadline: August 7, 2026 (Friday) 5:00 PM ■ Subsidy Period: April 1, 2027 (Thursday) to February 29, 2028 (Tuesday) ■ Selection Process: A primary document screening will be held, with results announced in late September 2026. Successful candidates will participate in a public pitch event on December 18, 2026 (Friday) at Kyoto Research Park to determine the grant recipients. ■ Details and Application Documents: Please check the official website below. https://www.astem.or.jp/entre/startup/app2026 ■ Information Sessions: 1st session: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) 18:00–19:30 2nd session: July 23, 2026 (Thursday) 18:00–19:30 Venue: GROWTH Kyoto Kawaramachi ■ Other Support: In addition to the grant, selected participants will receive hands-on support from ASTEM and free access to the "STC3" coworking space (where corporate registration is possible) for one year.

FAQ

What is the target for 'IMPACT FLOW KYOTO 2026-2027'?

The target is entrepreneurs planning to start a business and startups within two years of founding (Startup Support Division), or startups from founding to Series A stage (STEP-UP Division) that aim to address social issues on a global scale.

What is the upper limit of the grant amount?

The upper limit is 500,000 yen for the Startup Support Division and 2,000,000 yen for the STEP-UP Division. The subsidy rate is up to two-thirds for both.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 5:00 PM on August 7, 2026.

Can you explain the review process?

The process involves a preliminary document review, followed by a public pitch session for those who pass (scheduled for December 18, 2026) to select the awardees.

Are there any additional supports for awardees?

Awardees receive mentorship from the Kyoto Advanced Technology Research Institute and free use of the co-working space 'STC3' (for one year), which is suitable for corporate registration.

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