Keihanna Acceleration Program Plus (KGAP+)

Open Date:

18/02/2025

Deadline for Submission:

18/03/2025

Time zone:

Israel

Summary:

Participation in Keihanna Global Acceleration Program Plus (KGAP+) Batch 13, will allow selected companies from around the globe to conduct pilots/POC in Japan, with Japanese partners.

Participating Agencies

Program Description

The Israel Innovation Authority together with Japanese research institute – ATR (Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International) who are leading the creation of an ecosystem in Keihanna Science City, invite Israeli companies to apply for Keihanna Global Acceleration Program Plus Batch 13.

KGAP+ is a startup support program for promising startups from Japan and abroad. Startups pursue collaboration with large Japanese enterprises as well as overseas expansion.

So far, more than 195 startups from 23 countries have participated in Batch 1 to 12, and 80% of the startups have been able to implement PoC or enter collaborative discussions with the program’s support.

This initiative will offer selected Israeli companies a one-of-a-kind opportunity to participate in a webinar on the to present their technology to leading companies and entities from Japan and global partners. Winners of this webinar will be able to participate in the Keihanna Global Acceleration Program Plus Batch 13.

Criteria

  • Participation is open to companies of all technological sectors, who are currently in the stage of Pilot/PoC
  • ATR will review all the application and will choose 8-10 companies to participate in the next stage – the Pitch event. The Criteria is regarding the specific needs of ATR and their partners
  • We will inform you about the results within 2-4 weeks.

Funding

  • Hands-on support to startups in friendly city in Kyoto, Japan
  • Securing partners for PoC or pilot tests
  • Expand business in the Japanese market according to their needs

Precondition

  • Participation is open to companies of all technological sectors, who are currently in the stage of Pilot/PoC
  • Applicants must be R&D performing, Israeli registered, companies operating in Israel

Application Process

    • Submission deadline for the application form is March 18th, 2025. Please submit your application ASAP here.
    • Please expect to receive an update by April 2025.
    • The pitch event is planned to take place at the end of April 2025 or the beginning of May 2025 (online).
    • Accelerator opening: End of May 2025 (online).
    • Note: The Israel Innovation Authority is not a party to the decision-making process.
    • For more information, please check this link

 

For additional information, please contact:

Name: Hadar Zax
Position: International programs manager Japan. Korea & Australia
Organization: Israel Innovation Authority
Email: Hadar.zax@innovationisrael.org.il