Selected as One of 20 Startups to Receive Support from a World-Class Accelerator for U.S. Market Expansion

digzyme Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Nao Torai; hereinafter “the Company”) has been selected for the 2025 cohort of the DeepTech course of the Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP), organized by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in collaboration with Berkeley SkyDeck.

Through this program, digzyme will accelerate its global business development with a focus on entering the U.S. market. In collaboration with Berkeley SkyDeck, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, we will receive advanced, hands-on support in areas such as product development, business strategy, and networking.

This matter has also been officially announced in JETRO’s press release.
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■About GSAP / Berkeley SkyDeck

The Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP), launched in 2021, is a growth support initiative specialized in helping Japanese startups expand internationally. To date, the program has supported over 500 startups across Japan.

digzyme has been selected for the DeepTech course, which is conducted in partnership with Berkeley SkyDeck—an accelerator launched by the University of California, Berkeley, known for its strong track record in supporting university spinouts and operating its own venture fund. Through this collaboration, digzyme will participate in the program with close support from Berkeley SkyDeck’s team.

■ Future Outlook

By leveraging the insights and networks gained through GSAP, we aim to accelerate proof-of-concept deployments in the North American market and strengthen collaborations with international partners.
We will continue to provide updates on the progress of our global expansion.

■ About digzyme Inc.

digzyme Inc. is a startup originating from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, driven by the mission: “Let’s go find the enzymes that will change the world.”
With proprietary enzyme development technologies based on bioinformatics, digzyme enables rapid discovery and optimization of a wide range of enzymes. Our goal is to contribute to business growth across industries by unlocking the full potential of enzymes.