Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP) Accepting Applications from Growth-Oriented Businesses Until June 5th
The Saitama City Industrial Creation Foundation is holding the 'Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP)' to provide focused support for businesses in Saitama City with a strong desire for growth. Applications are open until June 5th via the official website.
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The Saitama City Industrial Creation Foundation (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Chairman: Masanori Nakamura) will hold the "Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP)" to provide focused support for businesses in Saitama City with a strong desire for growth. The official program website has been released, and applications are being accepted until June 5th. We look forward to applications from businesses in Saitama City with a desire for growth.
▼Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP) | Official Website
https://www.sozo-saitama.or.jp/scap/
▼Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP) | Overview
The "Saitama-City Accelerator Program (abbreviated SCAP)" is a program that began in fiscal year 2025, aimed at supporting businesses in Saitama City with a strong desire for growth. This program will provide support such as mentoring by certified small and medium-sized enterprise consultants, expert mentoring, subsidies of up to 500,000 JPY, PR, and networking to up to five selected participants, thereby accelerating business growth during the approximately 7-month program period (participation is free).
▼Application Requirements
Corporations or sole proprietors established after January 1, 2017, with a business office in Saitama City.
* Must be established at the time of application.
* Must be able to participate in all SCAP programs.
* Must not be concurrently participating in similar startup support programs during the SCAP period (July 2026 - January 2027).
Keywords: Startup, Entrepreneurship, Subsidy, Saitama, Accelerator, Founding, Venture, Accompanying Support, Corporate Support
▼Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP) | Official Website
https://www.sozo-saitama.or.jp/scap/
▼Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP) | Overview
The "Saitama-City Accelerator Program (abbreviated SCAP)" is a program that began in fiscal year 2025, aimed at supporting businesses in Saitama City with a strong desire for growth. This program will provide support such as mentoring by certified small and medium-sized enterprise consultants, expert mentoring, subsidies of up to 500,000 JPY, PR, and networking to up to five selected participants, thereby accelerating business growth during the approximately 7-month program period (participation is free).
▼Application Requirements
Corporations or sole proprietors established after January 1, 2017, with a business office in Saitama City.
* Must be established at the time of application.
* Must be able to participate in all SCAP programs.
* Must not be concurrently participating in similar startup support programs during the SCAP period (July 2026 - January 2027).
Keywords: Startup, Entrepreneurship, Subsidy, Saitama, Accelerator, Founding, Venture, Accompanying Support, Corporate Support
FAQ
What is SCAP?
It is an accelerator program that supports ambitious entrepreneurs in Saitama City. It provides up to 500,000 yen in grants and mentorship from experts.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Entities or sole proprietors that have started operations after January 1, 2017, and have an office in Saitama City.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is June 5.