When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 26, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $471,720,000.

It was issued by Japan External Trade Organization. The work is located in San Francisco, California, United States; Japan.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Expertise in entrepreneurship program development for women founders. Experience with international or Japan-focused startup ecosystems. Proven track record in leadership training and mentorship programs. Ability to address fundraising and investment barriers for women entrepreneurs.

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

San Francisco, California, United States; JapanPosted: June 13th, 2026Deadline: June 26th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Program service to support women-founded startups in Japan, focusing on leadership development, fundraising, global readiness, and mentorship.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have an established organizational structure and capabilities to manage the project
Must be able to adhere to JETRO's directions and communicate effectively
Must have knowledge of handling confidential and personal information
Must have broad experience, network, and knowledge necessary for project implementation
Must be able to communicate smoothly with startup companies and global companies in Japan and Silicon Valley
Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and state unfair competition laws
Must inform JETRO if involved in a similar project funded by the Japanese government

BUDGET

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$471,720,000

CONTRACT DURATION

9 months

TIMELINE

Japan Program: October 2026

U.S. Program: January 2027 to February 2027

Program Completion: March 19th, 2027

Issuing Agency

Japan External Trade Organization

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will deliver a program dedicated to nurturing and developing women founders with the potential to become internationally competitive leaders. The program focuses on supporting women-founded startups, particularly those based in Japan, by providing tailored opportunities to strengthen their business models, leadership skills, and readiness to operate on a global scale.

Key objectives include fostering the sustainable growth of women-led startups, enhancing their global competitiveness, and contributing to the broader development of the Japanese startup ecosystem. The program will address fundraising challenges and gender-related biases in investment and partnership processes, as well as offer leadership development, confidence building, negotiation training, and support for mental health, resilience, and founder well-being. Networking, peer mentorship, and long-term relationship building are also central components of the service.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $471,720,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Japan External Trade Organization. The work is located in San Francisco, California, United States; Japan.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Expertise in entrepreneurship program development for women founders
Experience with international or Japan-focused startup ecosystems
Proven track record in leadership training and mentorship programs
Ability to address fundraising and investment barriers for women entrepreneurs

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