{"id":2008,"date":"2026-05-20T03:28:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T03:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/?post_type=program&#038;p=2008"},"modified":"2026-05-20T03:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T03:28:32","slug":"jetro-gsap-sustainability-program-2","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/ja\/program\/jetro-gsap-sustainability-program-2\/","title":{"rendered":"JETRO GSAP Sustainability Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n    section#new_program_top_block_9ed46750018454c5d8407fec1ff678ca{ background-color:#ffcc33 !important; \r\n}<\/style><section id=\"new_program_top_block_9ed46750018454c5d8407fec1ff678ca\" class=\"section block_new_program_top\">\n    <div class=\"box\">\n        <div class=\"pot\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-97-1680x1680-2-1024x1024.png\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"heading\"><p><span style=\"color: #2d51ff;\"><strong>Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"title\">\n                    <p>JETRO GSAP Sustainability Program<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"description h5\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n    section#new_about_block_7f378bf8b18d3aed731487b627cb2a3a{}<\/style><style>\n    section#new_about_block_7f378bf8b18d3aed731487b627cb2a3a{}<\/style><section id=\"new_about_block_7f378bf8b18d3aed731487b627cb2a3a\" class=\"section block_new_about\" style=\"background-image:url(  )\">\n    <div class=\"box\">\n        <div class=\"pot\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"heading phone_h5\"><h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">About<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"description h8\"><p>The GSAP Sustainability Course is a one-year acceleration program designed to support early-stage climate-tech startups in Japan as they expand into international markets, with a particular focus on the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetro.go.jp\/\">JETRO<\/a> and delivered in partnership with New Energy Nexus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japanenergyfund-ventures.com\/\">Japan Energy Fund<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.third-derivative.org\/\">Third Derivative (RMI)<\/a>, the program combines local market sourcing and diligence with global investor and corporate engagement, long-term tailored support, and a capstone showcase in California. Since it&#8217;s launch in 2025, the program has supported 10 Japanese climate-tech startups in their international growth journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"btn_box\">\n                        <div class=\"section-ft mt-6 mt-lg-7\" data-reveal>\n                            <div class=\"container text-center align_left\">\n                                \n<div class=\"buttons-list auto \">\n\n  \n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetro.go.jp\/news\/announcement\/2025\/18460fa90ffe6af6.html\" id=\"6a146072282a7\" class=\"btn btn-primary \n                                                                        rounded-none\"   >\n      <span>Learn about the program (in Japanese)<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <script>\n            console.log(\" click\");\n\n          <\/script>\n\n  \n<\/div>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"\" \/> -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n    section#new_program_benefits_block_e5f03d44baa4ad732b40720146f39c81{ background-color:#000000 !important; \r\ncolor:#ff6600 !important; }\n            section#new_program_benefits_block_e5f03d44baa4ad732b40720146f39c81 .description li {\n                color:#ff6600 !important;\n            }\n            <\/style><style>\n    section#new_program_benefits_block_e5f03d44baa4ad732b40720146f39c81{ background-color:#000000 !important; \r\ncolor:#ff6600 !important; }\n            section#new_program_benefits_block_e5f03d44baa4ad732b40720146f39c81 .description li {\n                color:#ff6600 !important;\n            }\n            <\/style>\n<section id=\"new_program_benefits_block_e5f03d44baa4ad732b40720146f39c81\" class=\" new_program_benefits-2 section block_new_program_benefits\" style=\"background-color:#000000;\">\n    <div class=\"box\">\n        <div class=\"heading phone_h4\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Program benefits<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                    <div class=\"item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Launch-1.svg\" \/>\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <div class=\"layout-Text\">\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Get a solid business foundation                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Refine your pitch &#038; storytelling                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Build networks in Japan &#038; overseas                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Bootcamp in Tokyo                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        In-market program in USA                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        1-to-1 mentoring &#038; follow-up meetings                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"showText\">\n                                Get a solid business foundation                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"description\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Business model development, team strengthening, investor network building for Pre-seed to Seed stage startups.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layer_1-3.svg\" \/>\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <div class=\"layout-Text\">\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Get a solid business foundation                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Refine your pitch &#038; storytelling                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Build networks in Japan &#038; overseas                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Bootcamp in Tokyo                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        In-market program in USA                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        1-to-1 mentoring &#038; follow-up meetings                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"showText\">\n                                Refine your pitch &#038; storytelling                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"description\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Pitching to overseas investors, building partnerships, international expansion for Late Seed to Series A\/B\/C, (Technology Readiness Level) TRL 4\u20137*.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layer_1-8.svg\" \/>\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <div class=\"layout-Text\">\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Get a solid business foundation                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Refine your pitch &#038; storytelling                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Build networks in Japan &#038; overseas                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Bootcamp in Tokyo                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        In-market program in USA                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        1-to-1 mentoring &#038; follow-up meetings                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"showText\">\n                                Build networks in Japan &#038; overseas                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"description\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Business meetings, VC speed-dating, participation in the &#8220;VERGE&#8221; conference, pitch events, and networking opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                    <div class=\"item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layer_1-4-1.svg\" \/>\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <div class=\"layout-Text\">\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Get a solid business foundation                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Refine your pitch &#038; storytelling                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Build networks in Japan &#038; overseas                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Bootcamp in Tokyo                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        In-market program in USA                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        1-to-1 mentoring &#038; follow-up meetings                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"showText\">\n                                Bootcamp in Tokyo                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"description\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Through orientation and 1-on-1 meetings with mentors, participants will deepen their understanding of the course and build mutual understanding with the accelerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Group coaching sessions and lectures on pitching, funding strategies, and building partnerships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layer_2.svg\" \/>\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <div class=\"layout-Text\">\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Get a solid business foundation                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Refine your pitch &#038; storytelling                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Build networks in Japan &#038; overseas                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Bootcamp in Tokyo                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        In-market program in USA                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        1-to-1 mentoring &#038; follow-up meetings                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"showText\">\n                                In-market program in USA                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"description\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Business meetings and VC speed dating will be held, and through conference participation, participants will aim to establish networking with local investors and partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Building connections and networking with American investors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/newenergynexus.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/C0ntent.svg\" \/>\n                        <div class=\"title\">\n                            <div class=\"layout-Text\">\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Get a solid business foundation                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Refine your pitch &#038; storytelling                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Build networks in Japan &#038; overseas                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        Bootcamp in Tokyo                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        In-market program in USA                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div>\n                                        1-to-1 mentoring &#038; follow-up meetings                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"showText\">\n                                1-to-1 mentoring &#038; follow-up meetings                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"description\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Group sessions covering business modelling, customer discovery, go-to-market (GTM), strategies, pitching, etc., and personalized mentoring sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Continued mentoring including follow-up meetings with U.S. contacts, social media branding, and PR activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n    section#new_extra_content_block_c6504fdbd4e2519bf31196acb65392a4{ background-color:#ffffff !important; 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