【Prize 10 Million Yen】Seeking Business Plans for Social Solution Startups!

The Japan Philanthropic Association (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kazuhisa Kishimoto) is currently inviting business plans nationwide for its 1st "Akita Northern Happinets 'Glocal Startup' Support Fund." This fund aims to support business plans by young individuals addressing local social issues. One particularly excellent business plan will be recognized and awarded a prize of 10 million yen, encouraging its business expansion.

**Target Applicants:** Business plans that address local social issues and have the potential to expand nationwide or overseas within the next 10 years. The field is not specified.

**Award Details:** One excellent business plan will be selected from the applications. The winner will receive a certificate of commendation and a prize of 10 million yen.

**Selection Schedule:** * Application Period: April 8 (Wednesday), 2026 – May 31 (Sunday), 2026 * First Selection (Document Review): June – July 2026 * Notification of First Selection Results: Early August 2026 * Final Selection Meeting (In-person pitch in Akita City): August 17 (Monday), 2026 * Final Results Notification: Early October 2026 (planned)

**For details on application requirements, please click here.**

**Contact:** * Inquiries should be sent to the foundation's main email address. * Email Address: info(at)np-foundation.or.jp (Please replace (at) with @)

**Japan Philanthropic Association:** Established in 2020, the Japan Philanthropic Association aims to provide funding for social contribution projects. It collects donations, manages them as funds, and conducts grant, scholarship, and commendation programs. The foundation aims to foster each donor's "feelings" into "meaningful donations" and, as an investment in the future, strives to create a richer society.

**Homepage:** https://np-foundation.or.jp/