Trial Introduction of Startup Technology! ~Seeking Business Proposals for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government~
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is inviting business proposals from startups to solve administrative challenges. As part of its "Business Proposal System by Startups," the maximum funding for trial introductions has been doubled from 1 million to 2 million yen per project.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is promoting collaboration with startups that contribute to solving social and administrative issues. Under the "Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP & SCALEUP," an upgraded startup strategy released in November 2025, we are accelerating these efforts. As part of this initiative, we are implementing the "Business Proposal System by Startups," which accepts open proposals utilizing the technologies and ideas of startups to lead to the resolution of various metropolitan government challenges.
We are pleased to announce that we are starting this fiscal year's initiative by expanding the maximum amount for trial introductions from 1 million yen to 2 million yen, as detailed below.
For case studies of introductions, please refer to the attached document.
1. System Overview
The "Business Proposal System by Startups" is a mechanism that invites proposals from startups working to solve social issues, utilizing their own technologies and products for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Through dialogue with various metropolitan government departments, we delve deeper into the challenges and work towards concretizing the proposals through trial introductions and other means.
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2. Amount for Trial Introduction [Expanded]
Up to 2 million yen per project (Previous fiscal year: up to 1 million yen per project)
3. Eligible Proposers
Corporations that are less than 10 years old at the time of proposal.
4. Recruitment Fields
(1) Open Proposal Type
We are seeking open proposals that contribute to identifying and solving challenges in the metropolitan administration.
(2) Themed Proposal Type
We are seeking proposals based on the following themes related to metropolitan government challenges.
Support for marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing
Development of human resources who can succeed globally
Realization of a long-life society
Promotion of women's empowerment
Promotion of barrier-free access
Fostering entrepreneurship and innovation
Realization of a city full of charm
Disaster preparedness
Realization of a decarbonized society, measures against heat
Promotion of society's digital shift
5. Proposal Method & System Details
Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis through the application form.
*However, proposals for this fiscal year will be accepted until Sunday, January 31, 2027.
Proposals received after February 2027 will be accepted as proposals (or preliminary proposals) only if the budget for the next fiscal year is approved.
6. Application Form
https://logoform.jp/form/tmgform/1471018

For system details, please check the Startup and Global Financial City Promotion Headquarters website.
https://www.startupandglobalfinancialcity.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/startup/initiatives/post-53/

This project is an initiative to promote the "2050 Tokyo Strategy".
Strategy 10 Startups "Build a field where startups are born and grow"
FAQ
What is the 'Business Proposal System by Startups'?
It is a program where the Tokyo Metropolitan Government invites business proposals from startups (less than 10 years old) that utilize their technology and products to solve social and administrative issues. Selected proposals get an opportunity for a trial introduction.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Applicants must be corporations that were founded less than 10 years ago at the time of the proposal.
What is the budget for a trial introduction?
The maximum amount per project has been increased from 1 million yen in the previous fiscal year to 2 million yen.