Gain Access to leading
Climate Tech Startups
Japan Climate Connect (JCC) connects energy-transition-focused corporates with cutting-edge global startups in the decarbonization space. Through our platform, sponsors gain early access to high-potential ventures, market insights, and business development opportunities.
What We Offer
Global-Ready
Startups
We invite startups who are scaleup-stage and ready for international expansion. Typically, they have reached Series A+ (>$10M raised), >25 staff, >$1M annual revenue, and are actively looking to grow internationally with the right partners and clients.
Exclusive
Content
Our format is unique in that it involves deep-dive presentations with exclusive, premium, and industry-specific content. We don’t believe the “5-minute pitch” is enough to convey the full scope of many companies. Instead, our presentations are typically 30-45 minutes and the presenting startups are asked to share demos, collaboration proposals, and early investor announcements, allowing for a first-hand and exclusive look.
Matchmaking
Our service does not end at the presentation – we facilitate matchmaking and arrangements for private follow-on meetings to ensure every opportunity is explored. We blend the best of online and in-person business approaches and take pride in helping take these conversations further, sign deals, and make press announcements.
We work with the most promising Climate Tech companies in the world
The Cleantech Group’s annual Global Cleantech list serves as a well-recognized industry guide, showcasing 100 leading companies that are making substantial contributions to achieving a net-zero future. 38 JCC Alumni companies have been recognized on this prestigious list over the past five years.
Our Services
1
Deep-Dive
Webinars
Monthly webinar with 2-3 selected companies of 45 minutes each, covering demos, fundraising announcements, and other non-public information, with opportunity for Q&A.
2
Company Analysis Reports
Deep-dive analysis of each selected venture, summarized in a standardized report format (available in Japanese and English).
3
1-on-1 Meeting with Startups
1-on-1 meetings between Sponsors and venture companies for business development discussion, including partnerships and investment.
4
Climate Tech Tour
Organized tour to meet with European / North American startup ecosystem and conduct site visits.
5
Consulting Services
Tailored consulting services for further deep-dives into market trends, climate-tech verticals, and startup scouting.
6
Airtable Database
Gain access to the JCC Airtable which offers a streamlined and comprehensive overview of JCC's alumni companies, with easy access to webinar recordings, pitch materials, and company reports.
Our Focus Areas
Our focus areas target key sources of global carbon emissions and are aligned with the Green Growth Strategy announced by the Japanese Government in 2020.
Offshore Wind, Nuclear, and Other Generation
Renewable Fuels
Solar
EV Infra & Platforms
Energy Storage & Automotive
Information Technologies
Energy Management for C&I
Carbon Recycling
Home & Office Buildings
Sustainability & Behaviour
Current JCC Sponsors
ENECHANGE LTD. is Japan’s most popular energy switching website, having 3 million monthly unique visitors and working with over 100 energy suppliers. ENECHANGE is also recognised as one of the most innovative energy ventures in Japan, providing vertically integrated tech solutions – such as data-driven CRM solutions, smart-meter data management (SMAP), AI-driven load curve simulation etc. – for energy suppliers.
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation covers the energy sector within Toshiba Group and is a leading supplier of integrated energy solutions, with nearly 5 billion USD in revenue. They focus on making a key contribution to achieving carbon neutrality through their expertise in power generating/transmitting systems and next-generation energy service, including decarbonization hardware (hydrogen systems, CCUS etc.) and platforms (VPP, EMS, IoT/AI etc.). They are active as a corporate VC as Toshiba Energy Ventures.
U-POWER, established in 2021, is a Tokyo-based subsidiary of U-NEXT HOLDINGS. The company specializes in the procurement and supply of renewable energy-derived electricity, aiming to promote the adoption of green energy across Japan. Leveraging the diverse assets of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, U-POWER contributes to the realization of a sustainable society by providing renewable energy solutions to both businesses and individuals.
BIPROGY Inc. provides IT solutions for their clients in sectors ranging from financial services, manufacturing and distribution to energy and government. In recent years, the Group has been working on projects that lead to innovation in the areas of environment, health and customer touchpoints, based on their R&D in data analytics and management, coupling real and digital worlds and AI.
Fuji Electric, founded in 1923, is a Tokyo-based Japanese electrical equipment manufacturer specializing in energy and environment technologies. The company’s diverse operations encompass energy management systems, industrial infrastructure solutions, power semiconductors, and food and beverage distribution equipment, including vending machines.
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc., established in 1951, is a major Japanese electric utility headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Serving approximately 7.6 million customers across the six prefectures of the Tōhoku region and Niigata, the company operates a diversified energy portfolio that includes thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, geothermal, solar, and wind power generation facilities.
CONTACT
Tokyo Office
ENECHANGE, Tokyo Square Garden 14F, 3-1-1 Kyobashi
Chuo-ku,Tokyo
104-0031