Centering on local programs in Singapore and Indonesia, we provide integrated support from business hypothesis verification to local network building. The application deadline is noon on Friday, July 17, 2026. ICMG Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Hitoshi Funabashi) began accepting applications for Sendai City's overseas expansion support project "Sendai & Tohoku Expansion Program ~STEP for ENTRY~" (hereinafter referred to as "STEP for ENTRY") from Wednesday, July 1, 2026. This program primarily targets companies that are considering "eventually expanding into Southeast Asia" but have not yet taken the leap due to a lack of connections or information for decision-making regarding target countries. Approximately 7 startups based in the Sendai/Tohoku region aiming to advance into the Southeast Asian market will be selected to participate in local programs in Singapore and Indonesia from Monday, November 2, 2026, to Friday, November 6, 2026. The application deadline is noon on Friday, July 17, 2026, and participation is free. The core of the program is a 5-day local dispatch to Singapore and Jakarta. We will provide opportunities for business meetings with investors, corporations, and local startups, individually arranged according to the selected companies' businesses, along with site visits to the local ecosystem and meetups. The aim is to generate concrete results such as sales channel development, securing business negotiations, fundraising, and technology collaboration. We offer integrated support, from pre-travel input on business customs and English pitch training to regular follow-up meetings after returning to Japan, allowing companies new to overseas expansion to participate with peace of mind. Unlike one-off events, a key feature of this program is our continuous support from before travel to after returning. Special Page: https://step-for-entry.jp ■ Program Overview Item Details Program Name Sendai & Tohoku Expansion Program ~STEP for