Plug and Play Japan

Plug and Play Japan株式会社 is the Japanese subsidiary of Plug and Play, a global innovation platform founded in 2006 in Silicon Valley, California, USA. Established in July 2017, it operates as an accelerator, corporate innovation partner, and venture capital firm focused on connecting Japanese startups with domestic and international corporations, investors, and government entities.

The company runs industry-specific accelerator programs across verticals such as energy, mobility, deep tech, and more. It provides corporate partners with startup scouting, trend analysis, innovation strategy support, and co-creation opportunities. Additionally, it invests in promising startups and facilitates their global expansion.

Headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, with additional offices in Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka, and other locations, Plug and Play Japan leverages the parent company's network of over 60 offices worldwide and more than 550 corporate partners. It plays a key role in Japan's startup ecosystem, including as the representative promoter for clusters in programs like Tokyo's TIB CATAPULT initiative in climate and energy sectors.

As part of the leading global accelerator and VC platform, Plug and Play Japan supports open innovation and has backed numerous startups, contributing to the development of unicorns and high-growth companies in Japan and beyond.