Internship Program to Connect Students with Overseas Startups at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government supports students who proactively enhance their global entrepreneurship, referred to as ITAMAE*, through various initiatives. SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Asia's largest global innovation conference, will be held from April 27th to April 29th of this year.

As part of these efforts, EMC GLOBAL General Incorporated Association, N9 PTE LTD, and TIMEWELL Inc. will jointly implement an internship program connecting Japanese university students with startups exhibiting at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. This marks the third iteration of the program, following its success at "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025." Ambitious university students with a challenging mindset aspiring to start businesses will foster their global entrepreneurship by supporting exhibiting startups during their visit to Japan.

*Abbreviation for Innovative Technology Academic MAEstro.

(1) Program Overview

University students, approximately 2-3 per company, will be matched as interns with several startups exhibiting at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. After self-study about their assigned company, students will begin online support for the company's arrival in Japan. During the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 event, they will provide on-site support (at Tokyo Big Sight), including exhibition assistance and Japanese language support during business meetings. If requested by the startups, they will also facilitate matching with Japanese companies. Furthermore, with the cooperation of TIB Starting Members*, a system will be in place to support the students, with adult supporters accompanying and following up with them.

*Ecosystem players who have been active with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government since the early stages of Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB).

(2) Internship Implementation Schedule (Tentative)

April 7 (Tuesday)	Student Application Deadline
April 10 (Friday)	Selection, Matching, and Intern Company Assignment
Mid-April ～ April 26 (Sunday)	Online Internship Implementation (Self-study about the company, preparation for arrival support, etc.)
April 27 (Monday) ～ April 29 (Wednesday, Holiday)	Internship Implementation at the "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026" Venue (Exhibition support, Japanese language support during business meetings, etc.)

(3) Operational Structure

Co-organizers

EMC GLOBAL General Incorporated Association

N9 PTE LTD

TIMEWELL Inc.

Cooperation

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

(Reference) Related Links

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026

https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/

EMC GLOBAL General Incorporated Association

https://emc-global.jp/

N9 PTE LTD

https://www.nmbrnn.com/

TIMEWELL Inc.

https://timewell.jp/

Application Form

https://base.timewell.jp/events/aa03bca2-da01-4c82-bb6e-dd3a6e74e4ac

(Application Deadline: Until Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

This initiative is part of the "2050 Tokyo Strategy" promotion project.

Strategy 10: Startups - "Nurturing Startups to Compete Globally."