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Japan to fund AI startups with new government program

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is establishing a new category within its startup support program. This initiative aims to provide dedicated funding for community-based startups that are developing projects utilizing artificial intelligence. AI

IMPACT This government initiative could accelerate AI development and adoption within Japan's startup ecosystem.

RANK_REASON Government policy to fund AI startups. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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    Japan's internal affairs ministry plans to set a special category under its existing support program for community-based startups, in order to back up projects

    Japan's internal affairs ministry plans to set a special category under its existing support program for community-based startups, in order to back up projects using artificial intelligence. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/ 30/japan/japan-startups-ai-aid/?utm_medium=So…