Forge
Cluste constituent company
Focused industry
Hardware
About Clusters
cluster overview
World-leading cluster in hardware industry innovation, promoting hardware startups' prototyping through SMEs in manufacturing; innovating products/ services and implementing global expansion by leveraging assets from large enterprises.
Outline of Initiatives
In this cluster, manufacturing SMEs specialised in prototyping, large enterprises seeking collaboration opportunities with startups, PoC partners, and partners with global networks will work together to intesively support the creation of collaborations involving hardware startups.
Startup support content
Policy for collaboration with startups
We support collaborations among hardware startups, focusing on robotics and automation, medical devices and healthcare, real-world AI implementation, functional materials, high-end electronics, deep tech, aerospace, and special industrial equipment.
Details of initiatives related to collaboration with startups
- One-stop prototype support
- Prototype cost subsidy (up to 2 million yen)
- PoC and business development support with large enterprises
- Overseas expansion support
- Mentorship
- Masterclasses
- Networking
- Workspace
Details of initiatives related to collaboration with startups
While startups have strengths such as highly advanced information network and innovative products, they are not good at prototyping with an eye toward mass production. On the other hand, SMEs in manufacturing have the ability to handle high-mix, low-volume production and excellent quality control systems. By combining the strength from both sides, we will unleash the potential of Japanese manufacturing and bring about a transformation from "Made in Japan" to "Innovated with Japan". We will create success stories and promote the model of startups x Japanese manufacturing to the world.
「Cluster constituent company」offering inforimation
Image of Cluster constituent company that wish to collaborate
- Companies actively collaborating with startups
- Companies seeking to create innovation in the manufacturing sector
- Companies actively investing in hardware startups
「Startups」offering inforimation
Image of Startups that wish to collaborate
- Hardware startups with mock-ups or pilot products ready
- Startups that are eager to expand their business in Tokyo, regardless of nationality
- Startups looking to develop their business with an eye on overseas markets
