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SVP Tokyo's Call for Social Ventures in 2026

Social Venture Partners Tokyo (SVP Tokyo), located in Minato, Tokyo, is excited to announce the opening of applications for social ventures to collaborate with for its 2026 investment program. Interested organizations can apply until March 28, 2026.

About SVP Tokyo

Founded in 2003, SVP Tokyo aims to tackle social challenges through innovative business solutions. Each year, SVP Tokyo supports several social ventures by providing capital and leveraging the expertise of its partners—approximately 100 business professionals—to help strengthen the organizational foundations and expand social impact over a maximum period of two years.

This year marks the 22nd iteration of the program, which prioritizes partnering with innovative and future-oriented social ventures that are committed to creating a positive social impact.

Program Overview

Selected ventures will receive funding limited to 1 million yen per year as well as support from multiple partners at SVP Tokyo. The comprehensive assistance will target organizational capacity building, alongside enhancing the social impact of the selected ventures. The specific details of the program are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

• - Social ventures addressing social issues.

Collaboration Details

• - Up to 1 million yen in annual funding.
• - Up to two years of collaboration with SVP Tokyo partners.

Selection Timeline

• - Selection period: April to August 2025.
• - Planned number of selected ventures: 3 to 5.
• - Collaboration period: October 2026 to September 2028 (maximum of 2 years).
• - Application deadline: March 28, 2026, by 17:00.

Evaluation Criteria

The selection process will rest on a set of five criteria evaluated by partners considering the