Call for Proposals: 11th Pilot Experiment Project Now Open!

Yamanashi Prefecture (Governor: Kotaro Nagasaki) is implementing the 'TRY!YAMANASHI! Pilot Experiment Support Program,' providing startups and other enterprises with cutting-edge technologies or services up to 6 million JPY in subsidies (75% subsidy rate). The entire prefecture serves as a pilot field, with comprehensive support from a cross-sector 'All Yamanashi' collaboration involving industry, academia, government, and finance.

We are now accepting applications for pilot experiment projects from startups and other enterprises nationwide for the 11th phase of this program.

1. Purpose of the Program

The Linear Chuo Shinkansen is expected to open between Shinagawa and Nagoya in the near future, with a station in Yamanashi Prefecture serving as an intermediate stop. This will connect the prefecture to Tokyo/Shinagawa in 25 minutes and to Nagoya in 45 minutes, drastically reducing travel time and significantly improving accessibility.

Based on the 'Linear Yamanashi Vision' established in March 2020 (Reiwa 2), we aim to realize 'Yamanashi as an open platform that creates the future with cutting-edge technology, using testbeds as a breakthrough.'

※1 A 'testbed' refers to a 'place' where advanced technologies are piloted under conditions close to real-world operations.

2. Program Overview

(1) Eligible Applicants

Startups, large corporations, SMEs, and sole proprietors nationwide

(Excluding individuals)

(2) Application Themes

Open

(Examples) Clean energy, life sciences, next-generation mobility, unmanned delivery, smart agriculture, nature conservation and wildlife management, land-based aquaculture, etc.

(3) Support Offered

① Financial support of up to 6 million JPY (75% subsidy rate)

② Municipal staff support for local coordination and brokering/providing pilot sites (fields) required for implementation

③ Expert advice, including mentoring and information sharing to support commercialization and business growth

④ Support for matching with local companies requiring collaboration

⑤ Opportunities to participate in fieldwork and networking events in Yamanashi Prefecture

⑥ Support for negotiations with organizations requiring cooperation, such as chambers of commerce

⑦ PR support for recruiting pilot experiment participants, etc.

⑧ Other support necessary for pilot experiments

(4) Pilot Experiment Period

September 2026 (Reiwa 8) to end of February 2027 (Reiwa 9)

3. Application Period

June 11 (Thu), 2026 (Reiwa 8) to July 10 (Fri), 2026 (Reiwa 8)

4. How to Apply

Please refer to the Yamanashi Future Creation Information Site:

https://www.pref.yamanashi.jp/try_yamanashi/support/news11.html

5. Upcoming Schedule

July 10, 2026 (Fri), Reiwa 8

Application Deadline

Late July 2026

Notification of First (Document) Review Results

Late August 2026

Second (Presentation) Review Panel

September 2026 – End of February 2027

Pilot Experiment Implementation

March 2027

Results Reporting Conference

【Individual Consultation Sessions】

Individual consultation sessions will be held from June 15 (Mon) to July 3 (Fri). Consultations regarding the program are available regardless of participation intent.

For details on application procedures, please visit the 'Yamanashi Future Creation Information Site.'

(Reference) Past Pilot Projects

【Phase 1】September 2021 (Reiwa 3) – February 2022 (Reiwa 4)

Company Name

Project Name

Aero Next Inc.

SkyHub: A New Smart Logistics System to Solve Challenges in Depopulated Areas

Aetern Lab Inc.

Diabetes Improvement Using Peer Support Technology

Otesutabi Inc.

Creating a Yamanashi Prefecture Fan Network Using 'Otesutabi'

Smart119 Inc.

Improving Emergency Transport Efficiency with the Next-Generation Emergency Information System 'Smart119'

Triple W Japan Inc.

Building a Model for Obtaining Urination Independence Guidance Fees Using DFree

Nikken Inc.

Demonstration of Autonomous Operation of Electric Lawn Mowers

Vivola Inc.

Improving the Infertility Treatment Environment Project

Unipack Inc.

Verification of Energy and CO2 Reduction Effects Using Air Filters for Air Conditioning

【Phase 2】April 2022 (Reiwa 4) – September 2022 (Reiwa 4)

Company Name

Project Name

AssistMotion Inc.

Supporting Elderly Lives with Next-Generation Personal Mobility Using Walking Assist Robots!

Addice Inc.

Demonstration Experiment of AI Monitoring Templates for Infectious Disease and Pre-disease Prevention

Edison AI Inc.

Cashierless Store Solution

Plusman LLC

AI Lung Cancer CT Screening Project Benefiting Doctors, Patients, and Government

U3 Innovations LLC

Building an Optimal Equipment Operation Model to Achieve Off-grid Living Environments

【Phase 3】September 2022 (Reiwa 4) – February 2023 (Reiwa 5)

Company Name

Project Name

Iris Inc.

Verification Project on the Usefulness of Pharyngeal Image Diagnosis

Infic Inc.

DX Project for Excretion Tasks Using Portable Echocardiography and Integration with Monitoring Systems

KitchHike Inc.

Creating a Relational Population Economy Connecting Local and External Communities Using 'Kindergarten Study Abroad'

Copii Inc.

Development of Work Process Analysis Software Using Image Recognition AI to Improve Productivity in Manufacturing

Terra Lab Inc.

Demonstration Experiment Toward Social Implementation of Disaster Response DX During Large-Scale Disasters Using Aerial Remote Sensing

Fast Doctor Inc.

Online Emergency Support

Hedgehog MedTech Inc.

Demonstration of Visualizing Productivity Loss Due to Headaches and Promoting Disease Awareness and Collaboration with Medical Institutions

【Phase 4】April 2023 (Reiwa 5) – September 2023 (Reiwa 5)

Company Name

Project Name

Aerodyne Japan Inc.

Creating an Upper-Altitude LTE Map for Drone Flights Beyond Visual Line of Sight

Kisui TECH Inc.

AI Agricultural Robot for Yamanashi Grape Farmers

Terramile Inc.

Regional Agricultural Innovation in the Fruit Kingdom Yamanashi Through Implementation of Business Management Cloud Services

PREVENT Inc.

Support for Promoting EBPM Through Impact Evaluation of Municipal Health Programs and Medical Data Analysis

United Silk Inc.

Yamanashi-Style Hybrid Sericulture – Fusion of Tradition and Innovation –

【Phase 5】September 2023 (Reiwa 5) – February 2024 (Reiwa 6)

Company Name

Project Name

Airato Inc.

Development of a Service to Understand Health Status from Menstrual Blood Components

AGRI SMILE Inc.

Decarbonization Community-Building Activities in Yamanashi Agriculture

Enicari Inc.

Realizing Shopping Proxy Services Using a Delivery Request Matching App

ZIAI Inc.

A City Where No Troubled Citizen Is Left Behind

Mori Mirai Inc.

Forest Data Platform Service

Sky Farm Inc.

Urban Revitalization Platform Construction Project

Lily MedTech Inc.

Improving Breast Cancer Detection Rates Using Breast Cancer Imaging Devices and Diagnostic Support AI

【Phase 6】April 2024 (Reiwa 6) – September 2024 (Reiwa 6)

Company Name

Project Name

asai Inc.

Project to Understand Health Status from Menstrual Blood Components

Industry Alpha Inc.

Development of Intersection Control Algorithms for AMRs Using Fixed Cameras

OUI Inc.

Demonstration of a New Inclusive Eye Diagnosis Model Using the Smart Eye Camera Ophthalmic Device in Yamanashi Prefecture

Eukarya Inc.

Demonstration Experiment on Automating Real-World Surveys and Usage Monitoring to Promote Safe and Secure Cycling