Aimed at UK technology startups headquartered in the UK, the programme is a government-backed initiative run by Intralink, a business development consultancy. The latest four companies to be selected are Spaceflux, Natcap, Brill Power, and Accelerated Materials.

The companies offer a range of technologies identified as being of interest to Japanese corporations. They include the developer of a ‘space situational awareness’ system to tackle the increasing problem of satellite congestion and the provider of a ‘nature intelligence platform’ to help organisations manage their use of natural resources.

They will benefit from a 10-week, subsidised business development initiative in Japan. As part of this, Intralink’s Tokyo team will carry out research into each company’s potential in the country, as well as engaging potential Japanese customers and partners, “facilitating meetings to kick-start commercial discussions and developing a follow-on strategy to build on the exercise”.