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2026 Cohort · Applications close June 30
The Gateway to U.S. Ambitions for Japan's Best Deep Tech Startups
The Global DeepFusion Tokyo Program connects late-seed to Series B founders with the U.S. venture capital, market access, and strategic partnerships that only StartX's Stanford-affiliated network can open.
Overview
Curated, High-Touch, Network-Rich Support
The program is uniquely positioned to spearhead a U.S expansion program for Japanese startups, seamlessly bridging the gap to American venture capital, market entry, and strategic partnerships. Leveraged by Stanford-affiliated ecosystem and robust corporate infrastructure, we deliver an elite level of bespoke support.
Seed–Series B
Target stage
Tokyo → SF
Bridge program
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Equity taken
Target Verticals
Built for deep tech, healthtech, and sustainability founders.
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Health & Medtech
FDA navigation, clinical validation, and digital health GTM.
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Robotics & Hardware
Industrial robotics, sensors, and semiconductors for U.S. buyers.
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Climate & Energy
Clean energy, hydrogen, batteries, and advanced materials.
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Frontier Science
Deep tech commercializing discoveries for global challenges.
Program Pillars
Key Pillars of the program
Product-Market Fit
Market validation, pricing strategy, sales culture adaptation, and competitive positioning tailored by vertical.
Company Building
U.S. entity formation, IP structuring, employment law, regulatory guidance, and operational setup.
Pitching & Fundraising
Demo day presentation coaching and curated introductions to U.S. investors, corporates, and strategic partners.
Program Timeline
Three phases across four months
From an in-person bootcamp in Tokyo to virtual engagement and a final immersion in San Francisco.
$0 Program Fee / Fully covered for accepted founders
Travel and accommodation for the SF immersion are partially covered.
Phase 1In person
12–14 August 2026
Tokyo, Japan
In-person bootcamp
3-day intensive to establish cohort foundations, introduce program methodology, and begin mentorship relationships.
Phase 2Virtual
Ongoing through October
Remote
2 sessions per week
Structured virtual engagement with mentor sessions, speaker events, and cohort workshops across 10+ weeks.
Phase 3In person
Nov 1–14, 2026
San Francisco, CA
SF immersion
Two-week immersion in the Bay Area ecosystem — investor meetings, partner introductions, and demo opportunities.
Exact dates subject to confirmation. Program schedule will be shared with accepted participants prior to each phase.
Positioning
Purpose-built to help Japan's leading founders establish U.S. commercial traction.
Powered by StartX's corporate and institutional network, the program serves deep tech, healthtech, and sustainability founders ready to operate across the Pacific.
Program overview
Where Japan's frontier tech meets U.S. capital and corporates.
Designed for forward-thinking partners looking to discover high-potential dealflow, explore transformative tech, and forge powerful global alliances.
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Discover
High-impact startups solving complex global challenges with advanced technology.
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Connect
Network directly with visionary founders, VCs, and industry executives.
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Collaborate
Unlock opportunities for investment, pilots, and strategic partnerships.
Powered by Stanford
The Stanford ecosystem, on call.
StartX is the Stanford founder community — taking no equity, charging no fees. Cohort founders tap directly into faculty mentorship, research collaborations, and an investor network that exists nowhere else.
How it Works
Three steps to your U.S. launch.
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Apply
Submit your application in under 15 minutes.
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Interview
Meet with our admissions team to align on goals and fit.
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Join the Cohort
Kick off in Tokyo, then bridge to Stanford and the Bay Area.
Ready to bridge Tokyo and the Bay Area?
Applications for the Global DeepFusion Tokyo Program are open. Join the cohort building the next generation of U.S.–Japan deep tech.
Application deadline: June 30, 2026
Accepted participants receive partial support for SF travel and accommodation costs.
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Time remaining to apply
Applications close June 30, 2026.
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