Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches Recruitment for Startup Collaboration Project
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches Recruitment for Startup Collaboration Project
- Tokyo has launched a recruitment drive for startups to participate in its 'Field-Dialog Startup Collaboration Project' to solve administrative challenges. 20 themes have been set.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 30, 2026
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Tokyo has launched a recruitment drive for startups to participate in its 'Field-Dialog Startup Collaboration Project' to solve administrative challenges. 20 themes have been set.
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches Recruitment for Startup Collaboration Project (May 30, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 30, 2026
Tokyo has launched a recruitment drive for startups to participate in its 'Field-Dialog Startup Collaboration Project' to solve administrative challenges. 20 themes have been set.
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- 📰 Published: May 30, 2026 at 02:36
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As part of this initiative, TMG is implementing the 'Field-Dialog Startup Collaboration Project,' which leverages the excellent skills and technologies of startups to address various administrative challenges through dialogue.
TMG has decided on 20 themes for this year's project and is now calling for startups to collaborate with government offices to resolve these issues.
1. Project Flow
- Recruiting startups to solve 20 specified themes in collaboration with government offices.
- Government staff and startups engage in discussions to deepen mutual understanding and share perspectives on challenges.
- Startups propose concrete solutions for the deeply explored issues.
- Selected startups carry out pilot projects in government offices to resolve the issues.
- Upon project completion, TMG conducts an evaluation for certification under the Policy-Purpose Discretionary Contract system based on the startup's request. Once certified, the startup can enter into discretionary contracts with the administration. The services and products will be publicized through the TMG website.
* This is based on Article 167-2, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order.
* The TMG startup department provides comprehensive support throughout the project.
2. Project Themes
3. Schedule
Phase 1
(1) Application for Participation: May 29, 2026 (Fri) – June 12, 2026 (Fri) 17:00
(2) Dialogue with Administration: Around late June 2026
(3) Pitch Event: Around early July 2026
(4) Selection and Review: Around mid-July 2026
(5) Project Start: Around late July 2026
Phase 2
(1) Application for Participation: July 2, 2026 (Thu) – July 16, 2026 (Thu) 17:00
(2) Dialogue with Administration: Around late July 2026
(3) Pitch Event: Around early August 2026
(4) Selection and Review: Around mid-August 2026
(5) Project Start: Around late August 2026
4. Application Details
For details on application procedures, please refer to the following special website:
Special Website URL: https://dialogue-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
For last year's initiatives, please click here.
This project is part of the '2050 Tokyo Strategy'.
Strategy 10: Startup - 'Building a field where startups are born and grow'.
FAQ
What is the 'On-Site Dialogue Type Startup Collaboration Project'?
It is an initiative where on-site staff of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and startups collaborate through dialogue to solve issues. Ultimately, they aim to procure products and services using the discretionary contracting system for policy purposes.
What is the application schedule for the project?
The first phase is from May 29 to June 12, and the second phase is from July 2 to July 16.
What benefits are there if selected for the collaboration project?
In addition to the implementation of demonstration projects at the site, the service or product can be procured by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government without competitive bidding through the discretionary contracting system for policy purposes.
Where can I find details about the project?
You can check the details and application procedures on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'On-Site Dialogue Type Startup Collaboration Project' special website (https://dialogue-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/).
What types of themes are set for the project?
This year, 20 themes have been set. Detailed theme contents are published on the special website.