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Sendai-Tohoku Expansion Program (STEP) 2026

domainSendai-Tohoku Expansion Program (STEP) 2026verifiedVerified · Sep 20
Funding / Offer
ENTRY and GROWTH tracks supporting overseas expansion
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ENTRY and GROWTH tracks supporting overseas expansion
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infoAbout this program

Sendai-Tohoku Expansion Program (STEP) 2026 is a accelerator run by Sendai City in Sendai / Tohoku, Japan. Funding and support: ENTRY and GROWTH tracks supporting overseas expansion. Eligibility: Startups meeting 2026 STEP track and regional eligibility rules.. Deadline: 17 Jul 2026. Apply at https://www.city.sendai.jp/startup-kyoten/step08.html.

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Investment

ENTRY and GROWTH tracks supporting overseas expansion

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Equity

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Duration

Varies

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Program

Sendai-Tohoku Expansion Program (STEP) 2026

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Type

Accelerator

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  • check_circleEarly Stage
  • check_circleFocus: Sendai, Tohoku, global, expansion
  • check_circleLocation: Sendai / Tohoku, Japan
  • check_circleRegion: Japan

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4 steps
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    Review Sendai-Tohoku Expansion Program (STEP) 2026 eligibility (Early Stage; focus: Sendai, Tohoku, global, expansion).

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    Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.

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    Submit via https://www.city.sendai.jp/startup-kyoten/step08.html.

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    Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.

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