Tokyo Metropolitan Government to Host "Aerospace Industry Entry Support Seminar & Exchange Meeting" for SMEs and Startups!

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center (hereinafter referred to as "the Center") will hold a seminar and exchange meeting for small and medium-sized enterprises and startups aiming to newly enter or expand their business in the aerospace industry, which is expected to grow. The seminar will provide information useful for future initiatives in this field, and the exchange meeting will facilitate discussions among seminar lecturers and participants. We invite everyone interested in the aerospace industry to participate. 1. Event Overview Date Wednesday, June 24, Reiwa 8 (2026), from 13:30 to 17:30 (Reception starts at 13:00) Content [Part 1] ■ Seminar (13:35-15:15) (1) "New Trends in Space Development and Utilization and Targets for Space Business" Professor Shinichi Nakasuka, Research Organization of Science and Technology, Ritsumeikan University (2) "Small Satellite Technology and its Application to Space Business" Takashi Nagashima, Co-founder/Co-CTO (Spacecraft Technology), Axelspace Corporation (3) "Current Status and Future of the Aircraft Industry - Considering from the Perspective of SMEs Aiming to Enter the Market -" Yukio Igawa, Project Director, Export Business Development Team, Aviation Business Division, ANA Trading Co., Ltd. ■ Business Overview Explanation (15:20-15:50) ・"Aircraft Industry Entry Support (Tokyo Metropolitan Aviation Network)" (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) ・"Subsidy for Space Product Development Expenses" (The Center) ・"Space Industry Entry Support" (The Center) [Part 2] ■ Exchange Meeting (16:00-17:30) Venue Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference COREDO Muromachi Terrace 3F <3-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo> Capacity ・100 attendees at the venue ・500 online live streaming participants (Part 1 only, using Zoom Webinar) Participation Fee Free Target Audience ・SMEs and startups interested in entering or expanding business in the aerospace industry, or developing space products ・Major manufacturers involved in the aerospace industry ・Organizations related to the aerospace industry (universities, public testing and research institutions, etc.) 2. Seminar Lecturer Introduction Shinichi Nakasuka Completed his doctoral course (Doctor of Engineering) at the University of Tokyo Graduate School in 1988. After working at IBM Japan, as an assistant professor at the University of Tokyo, etc., he became a professor there in 2004, and a professor at Ritsumeikan University from April 2026. He successfully developed and launched 16 ultra-small satellites, including the world's first CubeSat. He is engaged in research and education on the intelligence and autonomy of space systems, navigation guidance and control, etc., and has contributed to the establishment of space ventures and space engineering education in various countries. He is a pioneer in the field of ultra-small satellites, having served as a former member of the government's Space Policy Committee, President of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Chairman of Cross-Yu, and Chairman of ASTEC. Takashi Nagashima Involved in the development of the world's first CubeSat at the University of Tokyo Graduate School. After completing his doctoral course without degree in 2006, he worked as a specially appointed researcher before co-founding Axelspace in 2008. As Senior Fellow and Head of Engineering Department's Senior Engineering Unit, he was involved in formulating technology roadmaps and human resource development, leading satellite projects from a technical perspective. From June 2023, he assumed the position of Executive Officer Co-CTO (Spacecraft Technology) at Axelspace Corporation. Yukio Igawa At ANA Co., Ltd.'s maintenance technology division, he was responsible for core operations such as introducing new aircraft models, establishing maintenance programs, and responding to malfunctions. As an overseas technical resident, he engaged in coordination and negotiation with related parties such as aircraft manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and aviation authorities. Subsequently, at the Japan Civil Aviation Promotion Foundation, he was involved in technical surveys and research related to aircraft operation and maintenance. From 2022, he has been working on aircraft parts development and entry support projects at ANA Trading Co., Ltd. 3. Application Method Please apply via the Center's website. https://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/support/shien/kouku_uchu/shien.html From 14:00 on Tuesday, May 12, Reiwa 8 (2026) to Friday, June 19, Reiwa 8 (2026). *First-come, first-served. Applications will close once the capacity is reached. This initiative promotes the "2050 Tokyo Strategy." Strategy 13 Industry: "Promote entry into and investment in growth industries." [Contact Information] Industrial and Labor Affairs Bureau, Commerce and Industry Department, Startup Support Division Phone: 03-5320-4762 Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, Transaction Promotion Division Phone: 03-5822-7250