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SmartCityX
SmartCityX is a global open innovation program based in Japan that connects startups with large corporations to co-create services focused on consumer needs and urban sustainability.
Overview
What SmartCityX does
What SmartCityX is
SmartCityX is a global open innovation program based in Japan that connects startups with large corporations to co-create services focused on consumer needs and urban sustainability.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2023
- Approximate age
- About 3 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- March 5, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
SmartCityX as a community
Community overview
SmartCityX is a global open innovation program that facilitates collaboration between large corporations and startups from various industries worldwide. Founded in 2023, it aims to co-create high-value services and applications focused on consumer needs. The program seeks to promote digital transformation (DX) from the consumer's perspective, contributing to the concept of 'Society 5.0 x New Normal.' SmartCityX is based in Japan and emphasizes creating livable, resilient, and sustainable urban environments.
Community focus
SmartCityX invests in stage-agnostic startups across multiple sectors, including mobility, metaverse, community wellness, and lifestyle transformation (sustainability and circular economy). The program does not require equity participation or relocation for startups, providing them access to revenue-generating opportunities and decision-makers in both public and private sectors.
Member value
Members gain access to collaboration opportunities with large corporations, decision-makers in public and private sectors, and potential venture capital sources to facilitate growth.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Asia · Global
Community activity
Notable members
Notable partners include Japan Airlines Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Japan Tobacco, Lion Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, TV Asahi Corporation, Woven by Toyota, Inc., Japan Post Co., and Hakuhodo Inc. Municipal partners include Fukui Prefecture, Mie Prefecture, Shibuya Ward, Kaga City, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Yokohama City, and Kanagawa Prefecture.
Common questions
What to know about SmartCityX
Upseed classifies SmartCityX under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 5, 2026
Known limits
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