Call for FY2026 Science Tokyo GAP Fund Program
Program Outline
We have launched the Science Tokyo GAP Fund Program (STGF), which provides support for proof-of-concept studies to bring research findings to market and offers mentoring for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline
Friday, January 23, 2026, by 12:00 noon (JST)
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all requirements listed in items ①–⑧ of the application guidelines. Please refer to the full guidelines for details.
Main Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be faculty members or graduate students of Science Tokyo. Faculty members must be employed by Science Tokyo as researchers during both the application and support periods. Graduate students must hold student status during both the application and support periods (excluding leaves of absence).
Applicants must be inventors or contributors to the core technology seeds of the proposed theme.
Applicants must aim to return research results to society through the establishment of a venture company or commercialization using the technology seeds.
Support Details
Support Period: Early April 2026 – End of March 2027
Maximum Funding: Up to ¥5,000,000
Expected Number of Projects: Approximately 6
Application Process
Please check the "How to Apply" section in the Application Guide.
Application Briefing Sessions
Online briefing sessions will be held. The first session will be available on-demand for registered participants.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 12:15 – 13:15
Thursday, December 25, 2025, 12:15 – 13:15
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:15 – 13:15
Zoom URL： https://zoom.us/j/94430738318?pwd=bTvX7obatr16WLCdKVasGi75USx6L0.1
Center for Innovation Design
- Zip code
- 108-0023
- Address
- 3-3-6, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Remarks
- For inquiries, please contact at https://www.idp.ori.titech.ac.jp/en/contact/.