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Applications for the 2026 Yokohama Matching Program are now Open!

by | Jul 2, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort of the Yokohama Matching Program!

Last year, the Yokohama Matching Program received 45 applications from various startups, and of those a few particularly standout companies were selected to receive support from the City of Yokohama.

This year, the City of Yokohama hopes to receive many more applications from interesting and innovative startups looking to expand their presence into Japan and looks forward to providing even more excellent support and unique opportunities to this year’s cohort.

The application form for the 2026 Yokohama Matching Program can be accessed here. Applications will be open until Friday, July 31st, 11:59 PM (EDT).

You can view more detailed information on the Yokohama Matching Program, as well as look at some of our previous success stories here!

We look forward to receiving all your applications, and hopefully to seeing you in Yokohama soon!

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