Fiscal 2026 Smart Service Deployment Support Business

To realize 'Smart Tokyo,' which leverages digital power to unleash the city's potential, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government established the 'Nishishinjuku Advanced Service Implementation/Industry-Government-Academia Consortium (Nishishinjuku Consortium)' in Nishishinjuku, a pioneer area for Smart Tokyo, to promote the urban implementation of smart services using advanced technology in collaboration among industry, government, and academia.

To expand the results of these initiatives to other areas of Tokyo, the 'Smart Service Deployment Support Business' has been implemented since fiscal 2025, supporting efforts by Nishishinjuku Consortium member companies to create, expand, and deploy smart services in other areas of the metropolis.

We are now announcing the public offering for fiscal 2026 to select projects and operators for this support business.

Eligible Projects

We are looking for projects that involve the creation, functional expansion, and deployment of services that help solve issues faced by each area or social issues, with an eye towards horizontal deployment in areas other than Nishishinjuku within Tokyo.

The themes for proposed projects are based on the existing eight subcommittees of the Nishishinjuku Consortium. However, proposals in new fields are also welcome if they align with Tokyo's smart city policies.

Each operator is limited to one proposal, and we plan to select approximately four projects.

Eligible Applicants

SMEs that belong to the Nishishinjuku Consortium.

Deployment Area

In principle, areas or facilities within Tokyo other than Nishishinjuku.

Support Overview

Grants will be provided for expenses necessary for the implementation of selected projects.

Subsidy Rate and Maximum Amount

Subsidy rate: 1/2 of eligible expenses. Maximum grant amount: 25 million yen.

Project Implementation Period

From the date of grant decision to March 31, 2027.

Schedule (Planned)

Application Period: June 12, 2026, to July 8, 2026.
Declaration of Intent: June 12, 2026, to June 23, 2026.
Document Review: July 9, 2026, to July 13, 2026.
Presentation Review: July 14, 2026, to July 17, 2026.
Notification of Results: Scheduled for mid-July 2026.