【Problem-Solving Project Set in a "City of Manufacturing"】Recruiting Supported Startups for the "Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project"!
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- 【Problem-Solving Project Set in a "City of Manufacturing"】Recruiting Supported Startups for the "Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project"!
- Kitakyushu City has begun recruiting startups for its "Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project," aimed at fostering growth for local startups, solving administrative challenges, and promoting collaboration with local companies. The project comprises the "Local Startup Growth Support Program" and the "Innovation Support Program," with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC serving as the secretariat. Applications are open from June 10 to July 12, 2026, with selection based on initial document screening and a final presentation review. An information session will be held online on June 17.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 10, 2026
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Kitakyushu City has begun recruiting startups for its "Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project," aimed at fostering growth for local startups, solving administrative challenges, and promoting collaboration with local companies. The project comprises the "Local Startup Growth Support Program" and the "Innovation Support Program," with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC serving as the secretariat. Applications are open from June 10 to July 12, 2026, with selection based on initial document screening and a final presentation review. An information session will be held online on June 17.
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- 【Problem-Solving Project Set in a "City of Manufacturing"】Recruiting Supported Startups for the "Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project"! (June 10, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 10, 2026
Kitakyushu City has begun recruiting startups for its "Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project," aimed at fostering growth for local startups, solving administrative challenges, and promoting collaboration with local companies. The project comprises the "Local Startup Growth Support Program" and the "Innovation Support Program," with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC serving as the secretariat. Applications are open from June 10 to July 12, 2026, with selection based on initial document screening and a final presentation review. An information session will be held online on June 17.
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- 📰 Published: June 10, 2026 at 11:00
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Kitakyushu City, through its "Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project," provides specialized growth support for local startups, facilitates the resolution of administrative issues by startups, and supports collaboration with local companies.
We are pleased to announce that we have commenced the recruitment of startups to be supported under this project.
Overview of the Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project
This project consists of the
"Local Startup Growth Support Program," which provides financial and mentoring support for the research, development, demonstration, and business expansion of local startups, and the "Innovation Support Program," which offers financial and mentoring support for startups to resolve administrative challenges and collaborate with local companies.
Support will be provided in collaboration with the City of Kitakyushu and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, which has been commissioned to manage the project. The secretariat will recruit, screen, and select startups for support, providing them with financial and mentoring assistance.
About the "Local Startup Growth Support Program"
About the "Innovation Support Program"
*Please refer to the project's recruitment page for details on the challenges set by Kitakyushu City and the definition of local companies.
【Recruitment Period】
From Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to Sunday, July 12, 2026, 17:00
【Application Method】
Please download the recruitment guidelines and designated forms from this recruitment page, review the guidelines, and submit your application by the specified method.
【Screening Method】
(1) First Screening (Document Screening)
A document review will be conducted by approximately four judges, including external experts, based on the submitted documents.
(2) Second Screening (Presentation Screening)
Selected candidates will give a presentation at a screening committee meeting, which will include external experts.
【Recruitment Information Session】
An information session regarding this recruitment will be held as follows:
(1) Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 14:00 - 15:30
(2) Method: Online
(3) Participation: Please join via this Zoom link (no prior registration required).
Meeting ID: 838 8396 8155
Passcode: 586279
【Reference: Companies Selected Last Year】
In fiscal year 2025, a total of seven companies were selected for this project. For details on the selected companies and their initiatives, please click here.
【Inquiries】
(1) Individual consultations, application submission methods, and screening matters
Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project Management Office
(Contractor: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC)
Contact Person: Nakano
Email: kitakyushu.growth.support@tohmatsu.co.jp
Phone: 080-3539-7853
(2) Other matters (eligibility, required documents, eligible expenses for funding, etc.)
Kitakyushu City Industrial Economic Bureau, Startup Promotion Division
Contact Persons: Kohama, Katayama
Email: san-startup@city.kitakyushu.lg.jp
Phone: 093-582-2590
We are pleased to announce that we have commenced the recruitment of startups to be supported under this project.
Overview of the Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project
This project consists of the
"Local Startup Growth Support Program," which provides financial and mentoring support for the research, development, demonstration, and business expansion of local startups, and the "Innovation Support Program," which offers financial and mentoring support for startups to resolve administrative challenges and collaborate with local companies.
Support will be provided in collaboration with the City of Kitakyushu and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, which has been commissioned to manage the project. The secretariat will recruit, screen, and select startups for support, providing them with financial and mentoring assistance.
About the "Local Startup Growth Support Program"
About the "Innovation Support Program"
*Please refer to the project's recruitment page for details on the challenges set by Kitakyushu City and the definition of local companies.
【Recruitment Period】
From Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to Sunday, July 12, 2026, 17:00
【Application Method】
Please download the recruitment guidelines and designated forms from this recruitment page, review the guidelines, and submit your application by the specified method.
【Screening Method】
(1) First Screening (Document Screening)
A document review will be conducted by approximately four judges, including external experts, based on the submitted documents.
(2) Second Screening (Presentation Screening)
Selected candidates will give a presentation at a screening committee meeting, which will include external experts.
【Recruitment Information Session】
An information session regarding this recruitment will be held as follows:
(1) Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 14:00 - 15:30
(2) Method: Online
(3) Participation: Please join via this Zoom link (no prior registration required).
Meeting ID: 838 8396 8155
Passcode: 586279
【Reference: Companies Selected Last Year】
In fiscal year 2025, a total of seven companies were selected for this project. For details on the selected companies and their initiatives, please click here.
【Inquiries】
(1) Individual consultations, application submission methods, and screening matters
Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project Management Office
(Contractor: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC)
Contact Person: Nakano
Email: kitakyushu.growth.support@tohmatsu.co.jp
Phone: 080-3539-7853
(2) Other matters (eligibility, required documents, eligible expenses for funding, etc.)
Kitakyushu City Industrial Economic Bureau, Startup Promotion Division
Contact Persons: Kohama, Katayama
Email: san-startup@city.kitakyushu.lg.jp
Phone: 093-582-2590
FAQ
What is the purpose of Kitakyushu City's startup support?
The aim is to revitalize the regional economy and foster innovation by promoting the growth of local startups, solving administrative challenges, and collaborating with local companies.
What kind of support is available?
Financial support for R&D, demonstration, and business expansion, as well as mentorship from experts, is available.
Are there any eligibility restrictions for applicants?
Please check the recruitment page for detailed eligibility requirements, including definitions of local companies.
Is it mandatory to attend the information session?
Attendance is not mandatory but recommended to better understand the project details and application process. It is easily accessible online.
What were the achievements of the companies selected last year?
Seven companies were selected last year. Details of their initiatives can be viewed via the provided link.