YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026Recruitment Information

1. Startup Global Expansion Program: Call for Participating Companies

In Yokohama City, we are promoting the "YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT (YGGP)" as an initiative to continuously support startups aiming to challenge overseas markets and create startups that are active worldwide from Yokohama.

As part of this, we will implement the "Startup Global Expansion Program" to support the overseas expansion of city startups through participation in the "Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH)," one of the world's largest innovation events.

This program offers integrated support from pre-exhibition mentoring and English pitch brushing-up to on-site business negotiation coordination and support, and post-return follow-up. It creates opportunities for interaction with companies, investors, and research institutions from around the world, fostering the acquisition of new business opportunities.

Furthermore, by contributing the knowledge and experience gained through this program to the TECH HUB YOKOHAMA community, we aim to foster the creation of global startups originating from Yokohama and develop the ecosystem.

What is Tech Hub Yokohama

TECH HUB YOKOHAMA is a support center specializing in tech startups aiming for global expansion. It functions as a hub connecting startups, companies, universities, investors, and support organizations, aiming to foster startups from Yokohama that will succeed worldwide.

https://techhub-yokohama.com/

2. Program Overview

Program Name

YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026
Startup Overseas Expansion Program

Exhibition Name

Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH)
Websitehttps://www.switchsg.org/
The venue will be within Singapore.

Asia's largest Innovation & Technology event, attracting startups from around the world, with a focus on fields such as AI, HealthTech, FinTech, Smart City, and Sustainability. Last year, the event saw 25,000 visitors and 400 exhibitors.

Event Period

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Thursday, October 29, 2026

Number of adopted companies

About 4 companies

Organized by

Yokohama City

3. Support Content

Pre-exhibition support

• Orientation implementation
• Individual mentoring
• English pitch training
• Business meeting arrangement
• Travel preparation support

On-site support

• Exhibition at SWITCH
• Networking support with local companies and support organizations
• Business negotiation support
• On-site inspection and visit program
• Side event participation support

Support after returning to Japan

• Business meeting follow-up
• results briefing
• Ongoing consultation and support for overseas expansion

4. Eligibility Requirements

Tech startups interested in global expansion that meet all of the following conditions.

• Being a tech startup
• Aiming for overseas expansion
• Possess products, technologies, or prototypes that can be demonstrated
• Ability to communicate and explain business in basic English.
• You can participate in all programs related to this course, from preparation to post-return.
• Those with decision-making authority can participate.
• I can assist with post-return progress reports and other related tasks.
• Being a startup member of TECH HUB YOKOHAMA
  • Membership registration sitehttps://techhub-yokohama.com/news/39c3fzbkm
  • Eligibility requires you to be a TECH HUB YOKOHAMA Startup Member or in the process of applying for membership at the time of your application. If you are not yet a member, please apply for Startup Membership concurrently. Membership registration is free.

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5. Schedule (Tentative)

*Schedules are subject to change.

5. Program Participation Fee

free

* The costs forSWITCH exhibition and pre-training are covered, but actual expenses such as travel, accommodation, and meals will be borne by the participating companies.
Regarding other details, we will provide separate guidance to the selected companies.

6. How to Apply

Please fill out the required fields and apply through the application form (registration with a Liverness ID is required).
The application deadline is July 17, 2026 (Friday) until 18:00.

Application Form
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7. Contact Us

株式会社リバネス 担当：海浦、田濤
Email address[email protected]

We are looking for startups that want to accelerate their business growth by challenging overseas markets.