{"id":3217,"date":"2026-06-05T16:37:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/?p=3217"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:53:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:53:57","slug":"application-open-go-to-japan-global-business-matching-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/3217\/","title":{"rendered":"[Applications Open] Visit Japan \u2013 Global Business Matching Program 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-01-at-14.04.28-800x537.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-medium\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-01-at-14.04.28-800x537.png 800w, https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-01-at-14.04.28-1230x826.png 1230w, https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-01-at-14.04.28-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-01-at-14.04.28-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-01-at-14.04.28.png 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><b>Leave a Nest Co.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a global venture with a vision to <\/span><b>Advance Science and Technology for Global Happiness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also support overseas ventures looking to expand their business into Japan. We promote the strengths and potential of local Japanese companies so you can connect with these technological and business partners to make an impact on the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. in collaboration with <\/span><b>Ibaraki Prefecture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The interesting program continues for its third year from 2024, inviting deep tech startups from Southeast Asia who are interested in the Japanese market and seeking research, development, and POC partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ibaraki Prefecture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has abundant natural, land, and technological resources as it is well-known for <\/span><b>agriculture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><b>manufacturing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hub of global manufacturing companies such as HITACHI and top-tier <\/span><b>research <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">institutes<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as Tsukuba University and JAXA. Moreover, Ibaraki Prefecture has <\/span><b>comprehensive support for international companies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who plan to start a business in the prefecture, such as subsidies and VISA application support, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check details about the support program here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.invest.indus.pref.ibaraki.jp\/en\/available-support\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.invest.indus.pref.ibaraki.jp\/en\/available-support\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave a Nest will support your hypothesis development for entering the Japanese market, deepen your understanding of Ibaraki Prefecture, and jointly explore potential partner companies within the prefecture.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application for this program has already started.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you would like an interview to refine your application, please contact us at the address below.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that your submission requires the name of the company or university with which you wish to collaborate in Ibaraki Prefecture, along with a hypothesis regarding such collaboration. If you would like to be introduced to a company or university, please contact us at the address below.<\/p>\n<p>Ibaraki-global@lne.st<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection will be conducted with Ibaraki Prefecture, taking into consideration your final application documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The points we value in the selection are the impact and compatibility of your technology with the Japanese market, your mindset, and your determination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-turquoise\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf3vXDN0QKo1P3aj75S4Clb9TqP_FATGn7OuQVuMuqBch0jJw\/viewform?usp=dialog\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>The program's timeline<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program is scheduled throughout the fiscal year as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Now: Applications Open\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Now \u2013 July 20: Interview and refresher support period<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 August: Document Selection for <\/span><b>5 potential startups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 September \u2013 March: Program implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\">&lt;Business Acceleration Program for Foreign Companies and Ibaraki-based Companies&gt;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Introduction of potential Japanese partners<br \/>\nLeave a Nest will introduce companies in Ibaraki Prefecture to companies in Southeast Asia who wish to expand into Japan. We can arrange online meeting(s) with Ibaraki companies for further decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Application to the program<br \/>\n<\/b>Your company must submit an application, including your hypothesis of collaboration with a local Ibaraki company or organization, via this form.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Selection process<br \/>\nBased on the submitted proposal, Leave a Nest and the Government of Ibaraki Prefecture will select the participating companies <b>(<\/b><b>August<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hands-on support<br \/>\nLeave a Nest will provide selected companies with hands-on support for your Japan market entry. (September - February)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Previous year collaboration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/alterno.net\/\">Alternate<\/a> Vietnam<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tech venture that develops batteries from sand. They connected with <a href=\"https:\/\/kikuchiseiki.com\/en\/\">Kikuchi Seiki<\/a> during the program in 2024. It is now conducting a Proof of Concept (POC) and has established a company in Ibaraki Prefecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anihan.tech\/\">Anitech<\/a> Philippines<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An IT tech startup that develops IT systems to monitor agricultural data and control farm environments. It continues development and proof-of-concept with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koibuchi.ac.jp\/\">Koibuchi Gakuen<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantorigin.co\/\">Plant origin<\/a> Thailand<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It produces alternative egg protein from rice bran and is collaborating to develop a new product with <a href=\"https:\/\/koji-labo.jp\/\">Koji Lab<\/a> from Tsukuba University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muuprotein.com\/\">Regene Bio Pte. Ltd<\/a> Thailand<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It produces non-cow milk from microbe fermentation. Now, it is working with <a href=\"https:\/\/qff.jp\/en\/\">Quantum Flowers &amp; Foods<\/a> to develop the quality of its milk product<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleantech-beyond.com\/\">Cleantech and Beyond<\/a> Thailand<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It produces a temperature detection tag with an IoT system. It is under development and in the proof-of-concept phase with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinoden.co.jp\/\">Chinone Electric.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/greenvisionsph.com\/\">GreenVisionPH<\/a> Philippines<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It develops organic and eco-friendly fertilizer from agricultural waste. It is working with international organizations to explore the potential of this fertilizer in various countries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koibuchi.ac.jp\/\">Koibuchi Gakuen<\/a> For the Proof of Concept.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions, please contact: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Ibaraki-global@lne.st\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibaraki-global@lne.st<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. is a global venture with a vision to \u201cAdvance Science and\u2026","protected":false},"author":9075,"featured_media":3228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,20,27,34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-southeast-asia","category-europe","category-34"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"modified_by":"\u7acb\u82b1 \u667a\u5b50","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9075"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3217"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3249,"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3217\/revisions\/3249"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}