A Rare Window Into Japan's Startup Ecosystem.
Japan has one of the world's largest concentrations of technical talent, world-class universities, and government capital — yet it remains significantly underrepresented in global venture portfolios. That is the gap Nexus was built to close.
Nexus is a Japan-US accelerator backed by the University of Tokyo, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and StartX — Stanford's most selective accelerator. We source early-stage founders directly from Japan's top research universities, validate them through JST's rigorous funding process, and connect them with a curated network of US investors and mentors.
For US investors, Nexus represents a rare point of early access: government-vetted, university-sourced founders building in deep tech, AI, biotech, and advanced manufacturing — sectors where Japan leads the world. For mentors, it is a chance to shape the next generation of Japan's most ambitious founders.
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