Techscaler Japan
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• Understand Japan’s business culture and commercial environment
• Strengthen relationships with industry partners, buyers, and innovation leaders‍
  
• ‍Shape a clear and credible strategy for your Japan market expansion
  
• Build connections and explore opportunities enabled by attending the SusHI Tech 2026 conference 

Why Japan?

Japan is a globally unique market with strong demand for innovative, high-quality technology solutions and talent. For tech businesses who have already begun engaging with Japan, being on the ground is essential to building trust, deepening relationships, and understanding how commercial decisions are really made. 

Timed around SusHi Tech 2026, the trip combines structured support with participant-led activity, giving you the context, access, and momentum needed to take the next meaningful step in your Japan expansion journey.

We’re looking for up to 10 ambitious participants who meet the following profile:

• Founders, co-founders or senior leaders 
• Revenue-generating business (at least £1k+/month; flexible for regulated sectors)
  
• ‍Have existing customers in, paid pilots from, or investment from Japan or has at least already started engaging with Japanese partners and can demonstrate meaningful traction
  
• We are particularly interested in applications from businesses operating within energytech, medtech or robotics.

If you don’t think you meet all of these criteria but believe this opportunity is the right next step for your company, we still encourage you to apply.

You must be a Techscaler member and able to represent both your company and Scotland’s tech ecosystem professionally. Please note that you can’t apply on behalf of someone else.



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• Applications open: Monday 9 February
• Applications close: Monday 23 February at 9am
  If you are not currently a Techscaler member, please submit your Techscaler application by 12pm on Friday 20 February to allow time for us to review and process it ahead of the Techscaler Japan deadline.
  
• ‍Panel review: Monday 23 February (please note we will not be able to accept any late applications past 9am that morning)
  
• Outcome sent: Wednesday 25 February
• Pre-departure activities:
  - Online cohort mixer - 11th March - 12-12.45pm
  - Online pre-departure workshop - 25th March - 12-1pm
  - Mentorship and information sessions - throughout March and April, exact dates tbc
• Travel: Friday 17 April → Thursday 30 April
• Post-programme: Impact surveys post trip, at 6 months and 12 months

• Return flights from Scotland to Tokyo + hotel accommodation in Tokyo
• Pre-departure workshop and online cohort mixer
  
• Mentorship session with one of our mentors who has expertise in Japan
  
• Session with one of our Entrepreneurs in Residence

• Attend all Techscaler-arranged pre-departure activities
• Complete your own independent outreach and schedule your own meetings ahead of time
  
• Engage fully throughout the week in-market
  
• Complete post-programme reporting and follow-up activities