Nikkei Asia Award for Innovators in Asia 2026 (With up to 5,000,000 Yen in Funding)

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About Nikkei Asia Award for Innovators in Asia

The NIKKEI ASIA AWARD is a project to recognize innovation originating in Asia, sponsored by Nikkei Inc. “Innovation from Asia” is any activity that promotes the transformation of Asia and the world, and supports the realization of a free and prosperous economic society from the Asian perspective based on the diverse values.

Benefits of Nikkei Asia Award for Innovators in Asia

• The prize is FIVE MILLION yen.

Nikkei Asia Award for Innovators in Asia Requirements

Candidates MUST meet the following conditions:

• Nominated by others. Direct applications will not be accepted.
• From or living in Asia.
• Contributing to Asian-based activities which have started in Asia.

 Japanese individuals and groups consisting only of Japanese citizens will be excluded.

For the Nikkei Asia Award, the following regions are referred to as "Asia":

• East Asia (Korean Peninsula, China, etc.)
• Southeast Asia (Indochina, ASEAN member countries, etc.)
• Southwest Asia (Indian subcontinent countries)
• Nations in the Asia-Pacific region

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

14 June, 2026

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