Supporting Femtech Technology Development and Dissemination! Applications Open for 'Femtech Development Support and Dissemination Promotion Project for Women's Empowerment' Grant!

As the number of working women continues to increase, there is a growing need for products and services that visualize and solve women's unique concerns and problems, leading to increased interest in the Femtech field.

To support the technological development and dissemination of Femtech, accelerate the realization of a society where women can thrive, and promote small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center (hereinafter referred to as 'the Center') are implementing a project that subsidizes a portion of the expenses necessary for the development and improvement of products and services aimed at solving women's health issues.

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for projects eligible for the FY2026 grant.

Furthermore, starting this fiscal year, in addition to subsidies for development and improvement initiatives, we will also provide subsidies for expenses necessary for user adoption and sales channel development.

1. Project Overview

Development and Improvement Phase

[Expanded] Dissemination and Promotion Phase

Eligible Applicants

SMEs (companies and sole proprietors) with a registered head office or branch office in Tokyo that are substantially engaged in business activities.

Individuals concretely planning to start a business in Tokyo.

*Same as 'Development and Improvement Phase'

Grant Period

November 1, 2026, to July 31, 2028 (1 year and 9 months)

Within 1 year after the end of the Development and Improvement Phase

Grant Limit

20 million JPY

3.5 million JPY (2 million JPY for adoption by leading users, 1.5 million JPY for exhibition participation, etc.)

Grant Rate

Up to two-thirds of recognized eligible expenses

Up to one-half of recognized eligible expenses

Eligible Expenses

1. Raw materials and auxiliary materials costs

2. Machinery and equipment costs

3. Outsourcing and subcontracting fees

4. Expert guidance fees

5. Industrial property rights application and introduction fees

6. Direct labor costs

7. Exhibition participation fees

8. Advertising costs

1. Raw materials and auxiliary materials costs

2. Machinery and equipment costs

3. Outsourcing and subcontracting fees

4. Direct labor costs

5. Exhibition participation fees

6. Advertising costs

*Applications for the Dissemination and Promotion Phase alone are not accepted.

*Please refer to the application guidelines published on the Center's website for details.

2. Target Projects

Development or improvement initiatives for products and services related to women's health issues, falling under one or more of the following six themes:

Menstruation

Pregnancy/Infertility

Postpartum care

Menopause

Gynecological diseases, etc.

Health literacy

3. Schedule until Grant Decision

Application Submission (J-Grants): June 15 (Mon) to June 30 (Tue), 2026, until 17:00

Primary Review (Document Screening): Mid-July to Mid-August 2026 (Results notification in late August)

Secondary Review (Interview Screening): Mid-September 2026

Grant Decision (Grant Approval): Late October 2026

*Dates may be subject to change depending on the situation.

4. Application Procedure

Please download the application guidelines and forms from the Center's website, read the guidelines carefully, and submit your application by the deadline.

Download Application Guidelines and Forms

Please visit the Center's website (external link).

https://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/support/josei/jigyo/femtech/index.html

Preparation of Application Forms and Supporting Documents

In addition to filling out the application forms downloaded in (1) above, various necessary documents are required. Please check the application guidelines and prepare them.

Application via J-Grants [Application Period: June 15 (Mon) - 30 (Tue), 2026, until 17:00]

Applications for this project are accepted only through the electronic application system 'J-Grants' provided by the government. Please refer to the Center's website mentioned above for application instructions.

Please note that obtaining a G-Biz ID Prime account is required for application, which is said to take 2-3 weeks. Please be aware of this.

https://gbiz-id.go.jp/top/

5. FY2025 Adopted Projects

Company Name (Location)

Application Theme

Kisei Co., Ltd. (Toshima-ku)

Construction of nurturing food and delivery system for postpartum women

CloudSense Co., Ltd. (Suginami-ku)

Improvement and development for home use of fetal and maternal monitors

Combi Corporation (Taito-ku)

PMS improvement food material via circadian rhythm regulation

Silkri Giken Co., Ltd. (Koto-ku)

Sanitary napkin with sensor

SympaFit Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo-ku)

Development of early prediction and prevention system for postpartum depression

PharmaX Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo-ku)

AI Chinese herbal medicine/medicinal food self-care support service for women

YONEDA Co., Ltd. (Ota-ku)

Development of innovative sanitary products to alleviate anxiety and discomfort

Wako Co., Ltd. (Sumida-ku)

Sustainable sanitary development with Japanese paper

This initiative promotes the '2050 Tokyo Strategy'.

Strategy 05 Women's Empowerment: 'Support for career formation as desired by oneself'

[Contact Information]

◆Regarding the overall system

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Commerce and Industry Division