ReGACY and Sapporo City Launch Call for Applications for Deep Tech Startup Support Program in Bio and Medical Fields
ReGACY Innovation Group Inc., in collaboration with Sapporo City, has launched a call for applications for the "Sapporo Deeptech Bridge Program 2026," a support program for deep tech startups, primarily in the bio and medical fields, located in Sapporo City. Selected companies will receive hands-on support and up to 1 million JPY for proof-of-concept and collaboration expenses.
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ReGACY Innovation Group Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Koichi Naruse; hereinafter: ReGACY), in collaboration with Sapporo City, has launched a call for applications for the "Sapporo Deeptech Bridge Program 2026," a program to support deep tech (R&D-oriented) startup companies, primarily in the bio and medical fields, located in Sapporo City.
This marks the third year of startup creation support efforts by Sapporo City and ReGACY. Under this program, selected companies will receive hands-on support, in addition to up to 1 million JPY (tax included) per company for proof-of-concept and collaboration expenses.
What is the "Sapporo Deeptech Bridge Program 2026"?
This program is a hands-on support initiative designed to help R&D-oriented startups in Sapporo City, particularly in the bio and medical fields, overcome the hurdle of "initial collaboration and proof-of-concept." It provides comprehensive support, from organizing business hypotheses to matching with potential collaborators, executing and verifying proof-of-concept, and connecting to the next growth phase.
Application Overview
Eligibility:
Corporations headquartered in Sapporo City that meet all of the following requirements:
Field: Deep tech domain (with a focus on health, medical, and bio fields).
Stage: Seed (technology verification/hypothesis building phase), Early (market introduction/initial proof-of-concept).
Number of companies to be selected:
Approximately 2 companies
*At least one company will be selected from the priority fields (health, medical, and bio fields).
Main Support Contents:
Support for organizing collaboration hypotheses and strategic design
Support for matching and consensus building with potential collaborators
Support for proof-of-concept execution and verification
Up to 1 million JPY (tax included) per company for proof-of-concept and collaboration expenses
Application Period:
May 13 (Wednesday) to June 3 (Wednesday), 2026
Support Period:
June 2026 to end of March 2027
Details on how to apply:
Please check the special page:
sapporo-deeptech-bridge-program.regacy-innovation.com/
ReGACY's Role
In this program, ReGACY will provide comprehensive hands-on support for early-stage startups to achieve collaborations that accelerate their growth.
Hypothesis building for collaboration themes
Selection and connection with potential collaborators
Support for proof-of-concept projects
Support for connecting to the next phase, such as commercialization and fundraising, etc.
Background of the Program
Sapporo City has designated "health, welfare, and medical care" as a priority area for industrial promotion and is strengthening support for the social implementation of university-originated R&D startups.
ReGACY has been collaborating with Sapporo City since fiscal year 2024, providing support for discovering research seeds, commercialization, and hands-on support for startups. This program combines hands-on support with the provision of proof-of-concept and collaboration expenses, thereby more effectively boosting startup growth.
Contact for this program:
Sapporo Deeptech Bridge Program 2026 Secretariat
sapporo-deeptech-bridge-program@regacy-innovation.com
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About ReGACY Innovation Group Inc.
Established in February 2022, ReGACY specializes in developing and deploying services focused on venture creation and commercialization through open innovation for large corporations, local governments, and educational institutions. By integrating management consulting and venture capital methodologies, ReGACY can provide end-to-end co-creation support from exploration to commercialization and monetization, offering comprehensive innovation services to legacy organizations.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: ReGACY Innovation Group Inc.
Representative: Koichi Naruse, Representative Director
Established: February 2, 2022
Location: CIRCLES Jimbocho II, 10F, 1-24-1 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://regacy-innovation.com/
Business Overview:
Innovation strategy formulation and execution management, innovation organization and system development, CVC establishment, new business incubation, open innovation, venture investment and M&A, product development and lab business, private equity business.
This marks the third year of startup creation support efforts by Sapporo City and ReGACY. Under this program, selected companies will receive hands-on support, in addition to up to 1 million JPY (tax included) per company for proof-of-concept and collaboration expenses.
What is the "Sapporo Deeptech Bridge Program 2026"?
This program is a hands-on support initiative designed to help R&D-oriented startups in Sapporo City, particularly in the bio and medical fields, overcome the hurdle of "initial collaboration and proof-of-concept." It provides comprehensive support, from organizing business hypotheses to matching with potential collaborators, executing and verifying proof-of-concept, and connecting to the next growth phase.
Application Overview
Eligibility:
Corporations headquartered in Sapporo City that meet all of the following requirements:
Field: Deep tech domain (with a focus on health, medical, and bio fields).
Stage: Seed (technology verification/hypothesis building phase), Early (market introduction/initial proof-of-concept).
Number of companies to be selected:
Approximately 2 companies
*At least one company will be selected from the priority fields (health, medical, and bio fields).
Main Support Contents:
Support for organizing collaboration hypotheses and strategic design
Support for matching and consensus building with potential collaborators
Support for proof-of-concept execution and verification
Up to 1 million JPY (tax included) per company for proof-of-concept and collaboration expenses
Application Period:
May 13 (Wednesday) to June 3 (Wednesday), 2026
Support Period:
June 2026 to end of March 2027
Details on how to apply:
Please check the special page:
sapporo-deeptech-bridge-program.regacy-innovation.com/
ReGACY's Role
In this program, ReGACY will provide comprehensive hands-on support for early-stage startups to achieve collaborations that accelerate their growth.
Hypothesis building for collaboration themes
Selection and connection with potential collaborators
Support for proof-of-concept projects
Support for connecting to the next phase, such as commercialization and fundraising, etc.
Background of the Program
Sapporo City has designated "health, welfare, and medical care" as a priority area for industrial promotion and is strengthening support for the social implementation of university-originated R&D startups.
ReGACY has been collaborating with Sapporo City since fiscal year 2024, providing support for discovering research seeds, commercialization, and hands-on support for startups. This program combines hands-on support with the provision of proof-of-concept and collaboration expenses, thereby more effectively boosting startup growth.
Contact for this program:
Sapporo Deeptech Bridge Program 2026 Secretariat
sapporo-deeptech-bridge-program@regacy-innovation.com
*****
About ReGACY Innovation Group Inc.
Established in February 2022, ReGACY specializes in developing and deploying services focused on venture creation and commercialization through open innovation for large corporations, local governments, and educational institutions. By integrating management consulting and venture capital methodologies, ReGACY can provide end-to-end co-creation support from exploration to commercialization and monetization, offering comprehensive innovation services to legacy organizations.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: ReGACY Innovation Group Inc.
Representative: Koichi Naruse, Representative Director
Established: February 2, 2022
Location: CIRCLES Jimbocho II, 10F, 1-24-1 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://regacy-innovation.com/
Business Overview:
Innovation strategy formulation and execution management, innovation organization and system development, CVC establishment, new business incubation, open innovation, venture investment and M&A, product development and lab business, private equity business.