ACCELERATOR
With world-class partners Deeptech Supporting Startups
"Sakura Deeptech Accelerator
Sakura Deeptech Accelerator is a global accelerator program that supports deeptech startups with world-class partners. The Four Pillars of the program are “Global,” “Top-Tier Deeptech Mentorship Circle,” “Shibuya Culture,” and a “Leading Corporate Community.”
The accelerator program will be managed by Scrum Studio, which has a proven track record of creating new businesses through startup investment and open innovation, leveraging its extensive network in the U.S. and Japan. Scrum Ventures and Scrum Studio will provide 1-on-1 mentorship to startups, and partner companies will be provided with the skills and mindset necessary for startup co-creation. The program will promote a one-year accelerator program that provides startups with 1-on-1 mentorship and partner companies with a curriculum to learn the skills and mindset necessary for startup co-creation.
Value Proposition
for Selected Startups
While taking advantage of the Shibuya location, startups will be given the opportunity to build partnerships, raise capital, and strengthen their branding. Additionally, they will have access to labs to conduct research.
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Partnership
OpportunitiesBuild partnerships with large corporations,academic institutions, and government institutions across the world
- - Joint R&D of product and scaling of technology
- - Customer acquisition
- - Joint market development
- - Create opportunities for business expansion
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Funding
OpportunitiesProvide comprehensive
support necessary for fundraising- - Pitch support workshop
- - Networking events with large companies （CVCs） and VCs
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Branding
Strategic branding support in the deeptech sector
- - Effective branding support in line with the theme of “Shibuya”
- - Effective marketing for expansion into Japan and overseas
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Facility Access
Use of facilities for R&D and business idea generation
- - Access to Co-working space, event space,and private office space（optional） provided by SDS
- - Access to dry and wet labs
Startup Recruitment
In the first year of SDA (starting April 2025),
startups that meet the following criteria are invited to apply.
- Number of startups
- Around 10 startups / year
- Geography
- Global （including startups from Japan）
- Stage
- Early-Growth Stage （startups that have confirmed PMF）
- Resources provided
（hardware） - Shared office space, dry lab, wet lab, subsidized housing
- Areas
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Climate Tech
- - Clean energy and fuels
- - Carbon management
- - Sustainable materials and chemicals
- - Circular economy
AI/Robotics
- - AI
- - Robotics
- - IoT and Edge Computing
Accelerator Program Schedule
（Tentative）
The accelerator program will begin in 2025.After Kickoff and Onboarding in Shibuya and 6 months of mentoring（in-person and online）, a Demo Day will be held in Shibuya at the end of 2025.
Call for participating startups
Startups participating in this accelerator program will have the opportunity to build partnerships, raise funds, and strengthen their branding through a 6-month mentoring period, allowing them to take full advantage of Sakura Deeptech Shibuya. If you are interested in the program, please click on the link below to apply.
