Techstars Tokyo Accelerator
This sector-agnostic program is committed to advancing world-class startups from Japan and abroad focused on emerging technologies across industries. The Techstars Tokyo accelerator is powered by Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO Startup, in cooperation with the Cabinet Office, Ministry of the Economy, Trade and Industry, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Techstars Tokyoは三井不動産とジェトロ、そして内閣府、経済産業省及び東京都の協力のもと実施されます。本プログラムはセクターに関わらずお申込みいただけます。業界また国籍を問わず世界トップクラスの起業家をサポートいたします。
Tokyo, Japan
2026 August
In Person Program
Dec 18th, 2025
Applications Open
May 6th, 2026
Final Deadline
Aug 17th, 2026
Accelerator Starts
Nov 10th, 2026
Demo Day
Deal Terms
Techstars Tokyo Accelerator offers founders a standard deal specific to the Japanese market. The investment offer of $120,000 consists of $100,000* through an uncapped MFN Safe (or J-KISS) and $20,000 via a post-money Convertible Equity Agreement (CEA), and all the benefits of Techstars’ mentorship-driven accelerator, perks, and network. In exchange, the total equity Techstars receives will be 5% of the company in common stock plus the future value of the $100,000 uncapped MFN Safe.
Why the Amount is Different from Techstars Investment Terms
Techstars' accelerator investment offer is regionally specific and carefully designed to be appropriate and competitive for the Japanese market. We understand that startup ecosystems vary significantly across different regions, with unique funding environments and growth trajectories. Our goal is to offer terms that are fair, transparent and aligned with regional market standards, providing founders with the capital they need while positioning them for future funding success in the local ecosystem.
"I'm looking for founders who believe deeply in their idea and who can demonstrate their passion and commitment to building a business around it."
Yuki Shirato, Managing Director
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The Team
Yuki Shirato
Managing Director
Yuki Shirato
Managing Director
René Budeck
Program Manager
Sola Ebina
Operations Associate
Rina Takikawa
Operations Associate
Entrepreneurs in Residence
I was thrilled to see both the quality of the startups as well as the level of effort made during the program by the founders, the Techstars team, my fellow EIRs and the mentors during the inaugural Techstars Tokyo class.
Tom Moss
Multi-exited Entrepreneur & Former COO and CEO APAC at Skydio
Meeting founders from diverse sectors across Japan and APAC opened my eyes to the challenges facing global startups. It was a privilege to share my experiences and helping teams overcome obstacles was truly an honor.
Barry O'Neill
Multi-exited Entrepreneur & Partner at Value Create
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