Recruitment of Support Agencies for the MIC 'ICT Startup League' Project Aiming to Create Startups that Change the World from Japan
Mirai Works Inc., the implementing agency for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' 'ICT Startup League' for FY2026, is recruiting support agencies such as VCs and financial institutions to provide multifaceted support to ICT startups from R&D to commercialization.
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Mirai Works Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shoji Okamoto; hereinafter 'the Company') is recruiting support agencies for the ICT Startup League as the implementing agency for the fiscal year 2026 (Reiwa 8) startup support project led by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC).
■ Overview of Recruitment for 'FY2026 ICT Startup League Support Agencies' (Corporations)
The 'ICT Startup League' is a program that started in FY2023, triggered by the MIC's 'Seed-stage R&D Support Project for Startup Creation.' It provides end-to-end support from seed-stage R&D to commercialization, aiming to foster next-generation industries through the creation and utilization of advanced ICT. The public and private sectors work together to provide 'arenas for refinement' and 'multifaceted support' essential for startup growth.
For the purpose of long-term support for startups aiming for the global market, the ICT Startup League implements hands-on support through collaboration with those who support startups, such as venture capitals, incubators, accelerators, financial institutions, local governments, and companies providing infrastructure to startups, aiming to build a more sophisticated ecosystem beyond just subsidy support.
We are now recruiting organizations from all over Japan that can wholeheartedly support startups as 'FY2026 ICT Startup League Support Agencies.' There are no restrictions on the number of participating agencies or industries. Information sessions and interviews (including online) will be held at any time. We look forward to entries from many of you.
■ Entry Form for 'FY2026 ICT Startup League Support Agencies'
https://form.startupleague.jp/?key=31051d7668ac33e5c88434207d6e904c4254762
<< Mirai Works Inc. Overview >>
Location: Tokyo Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Other offices: Kansai Branch / Kyushu Branch / Tohoku Branch
Representative: Shoji Okamoto, President and CEO
Established: March 2012
Securities Code: 6563 (TSE Growth)
Capital: 94,910,000 yen (as of December 31, 2025)
URL: https://www.mirai-works.co.jp/
Business Description:
- Professional Human Resource Business: Freelance/Contract, Side-job/Contract, Full-time employee. 95,000 registered professionals, 9,200 clients (as of March 31, 2026)
- Consulting Business
- Practical Reskilling Business
- Open Innovation Business
- Regional Revitalization Business
- Sustainability Management Support Business
https://mirai-works.co.jp/service/
Subsidiary: Greenroom Inc.
https://greenroom.eco/
■ Overview of Recruitment for 'FY2026 ICT Startup League Support Agencies' (Corporations)
The 'ICT Startup League' is a program that started in FY2023, triggered by the MIC's 'Seed-stage R&D Support Project for Startup Creation.' It provides end-to-end support from seed-stage R&D to commercialization, aiming to foster next-generation industries through the creation and utilization of advanced ICT. The public and private sectors work together to provide 'arenas for refinement' and 'multifaceted support' essential for startup growth.
For the purpose of long-term support for startups aiming for the global market, the ICT Startup League implements hands-on support through collaboration with those who support startups, such as venture capitals, incubators, accelerators, financial institutions, local governments, and companies providing infrastructure to startups, aiming to build a more sophisticated ecosystem beyond just subsidy support.
We are now recruiting organizations from all over Japan that can wholeheartedly support startups as 'FY2026 ICT Startup League Support Agencies.' There are no restrictions on the number of participating agencies or industries. Information sessions and interviews (including online) will be held at any time. We look forward to entries from many of you.
■ Entry Form for 'FY2026 ICT Startup League Support Agencies'
https://form.startupleague.jp/?key=31051d7668ac33e5c88434207d6e904c4254762
<< Mirai Works Inc. Overview >>
Location: Tokyo Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Other offices: Kansai Branch / Kyushu Branch / Tohoku Branch
Representative: Shoji Okamoto, President and CEO
Established: March 2012
Securities Code: 6563 (TSE Growth)
Capital: 94,910,000 yen (as of December 31, 2025)
URL: https://www.mirai-works.co.jp/
Business Description:
- Professional Human Resource Business: Freelance/Contract, Side-job/Contract, Full-time employee. 95,000 registered professionals, 9,200 clients (as of March 31, 2026)
- Consulting Business
- Practical Reskilling Business
- Open Innovation Business
- Regional Revitalization Business
- Sustainability Management Support Business
https://mirai-works.co.jp/service/
Subsidiary: Greenroom Inc.
https://greenroom.eco/