This week’s news about “social entrepreneurs,” who solve social problems using business methods. Support programs to nurture entrepreneurs were underway in various regions.
Borderless Japan × Sendai City: six companies selected for the third cohort of “TOHOKU SOCIAL IMPACT BOOSTER”
From the editors: The participants for the third cohort have been chosen in a program run in partnership between Sendai City and a social entrepreneurship support organization. Expectations are rising that entrepreneurs tackling social issues will grow from Tohoku.
Public interest foundation Soil partners with the Osaka Innovation Hub to support the development of social entrepreneurs. After a final review, four teams selected, offered grants of up to 1 million yen and three months of mentoring
From the editors: This is an initiative that supports social entrepreneurs by combining grants with mentoring. Having hands-on support alongside funding is a great strength for entrepreneurs in the start-up phase.
[Autumn Semester 2026] Guide to the W-SEED Social Entrepreneur Development Program
From the editors: This is a guide to a university program for developing social entrepreneurs. Opportunities for students to think about connecting social issues with business are expanding.
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