KDDI
KDDI MUGENLABO Support Program
Tokyo, Japan
About KDDI
KDDI is one of Japan's largest mobile telecom operators, running the au, UQ mobile and povo brands with about 65,000 employees. Headquartered in Tokyo.
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How KDDI works with startups
The KDDI MUGENLABO Support Program connects startups founded within the past ten years, unlisted and already offering a commercial product, with more than 150 partner companies across sectors from energy and mobility to fintech and manufacturing. Startups submit a business overview by email, are screened and meet KDDI within about a month, then pitch to the full partner network before individual partners follow up on deployment, partnership or investment. Enrollment runs year-round through March 2027.
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Reported program details
- First meeting within a month
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How to approach the team
- Submit application by email
- Screening and KDDI meeting
- Pitch to all partners
- Individual partner meetings
- Support implementation
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Areas of interest
- Renewable energy and green hydrogen
- Mobility-as-a-service and autonomous vehicles
- AI, Web3 and metaverse entertainment
- Smart factory manufacturing
- Fintech and financial services
Open calls
Year-round enrollment, Apr 2026 to Mar 2027
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