Plug and Play Japan

Plug and Play Japan is an innovation platform that serves as a bridge between Japan and our global innovation ecosystem.

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We operate mainly in Tokyo and aim to establish the city as a world-class startup ecosystem. By connecting Japan to markets abroad, we will provide startups from Japan with global access like never before.

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Our Value

  • Plug and Play Japan global reach

    Global Reach

    We operate in 26 different locations. With strong ties within each ecosystem, we have a truly global startup network. Utilizing this global network, Plug and Play Japan is able to support startups both locally and abroad, to globalize Japanese innovation.

  • Stage Agnostic

    Innovation Ecosystem

    We partner with over 240 major corporations and support over 400 startups per year through our various programs. Plug and Play Japan's goal is to create a platform that will service many large corporations and startups alike.

  • Plug and Play Japan venture capital

    Venture Capital

    Last year, we invested in over 260 startups and are regarded as one of the most active investors in Silicon Valley. These startups will have the opportunity to take advantage of our new platform in Japan.

Our corporate partners in Japan

  • MUFG plug and play
  • Tokyu Land Corporation.001
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  • Fujikura Innovation Strategy
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  • Dentsu Corporate Innovation Strategy
  • Norinchukin Bank Innovation Strategy
  • Sumitomo Corporation.001
  • JPower
  • Suzuki
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  • Aflac innovation accelerator
  • Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
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  • Aisin.001
  • Kyocera internet of things
  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry_LOGO
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  • SHIMADZU CORPORATION
  • Toshiba
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  • Sumitomo Pharma
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  • 第一生命保険株式会社
  • Osaka Gas startup accelerator

Our verticals in Japan

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