September 10, 2026 Results of the Second Call for Applications under the FY2026 "Regional Enterprises and Startups Track" of the "Project to Support the Overseas Deployment of Safe and Reliable Digital Infrastructures"

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) conducted the second call for applications under the FY2026 "Regional Enterprises and Startups Track" of the "Project to Support the Overseas Deployment of Safe and Reliable Digital Infrastructures" from Friday, July 10, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026. As a result of the review, six proposals were selected.

1　 Overview

　Through the Project to Support the Overseas Deployment of Safe and Reliable Digital Infrastructures and other initiatives, MIC supports companies that contribute to addressing global social challenges by deploying digital infrastructure and digital solutions overseas, as well as companies that deploy critical systems and services that contribute to ensuring economic security.
　In particular, the overseas deployment of the advanced digital technologies developed by Japanese regional companies and startups not only helps address social challenges in destination countries but also contributes to revitalizing the regional economies where these companies are based.

　To further promote the overseas expansion of regional companies and startups, MIC conducted the FY2026 call for applications under the "Regional Enterprises and Startups Track." The track provides support for activities related to project identification, proposal development, and project formation, with the aim of helping participating companies secure future projects overseas.

　In the second call for applications, which was conducted from Friday, July 10, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026, six proposals were selected, as set out below.

2　 Results of the Selection

　MIC reviewed the 65 proposals submitted in response to the second call for applications and selected six proposals, as shown in the attached document .

(Related Press Release)
Call for Applications for the FY2026 " Regional Enterprises and Startups Track " Category under the Project to Support the Overseas Deployment of Safe and Reliable Digital Infrastructures
(https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01tsushin06_02000343.html )

Note: The above press release is available in Japanese only.

Results of the Public Solicitation for Applications for the "Project to Support the Overseas Deployment of Safe and Reliable Digital Infrastructures" under the FY2026 Regional Enterprises and Startups Track and Launch of the Second Call for Applications
(https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/joho_tsusin/eng/pressrelease/2026/7/8_1.html )