# Antler Japan Inception Residency

> Antler Japan Inception Residency (Antler) — Residency assessed Skip now for this portfolio. Part of the SaaS Maker funding directory.

Canonical: https://sassmaker.com/funding/antler-japan-inception-residency

## Assessment & status

- Priority: Skip now
- Fit for Current Stage: Later
- External Status: Closed

## Funding & terms

- Investment Terms: After the six-week residency: $100K for 10% plus $50K uncapped MFN SAFE; up to $250K matching follow-on
- Cash / Benefit Type: Conditional investment

## Eligibility

- Location: Tokyo
- Format: In-person
- Solo Eligibility: Yes

## Commitment & support

- Can Keep Job: No
- Commitment Details: Six weeks full-time and on-site; founders pay travel and living; idea and active work required

## Application

- Application Timing Notes: May 11, 2026 cohort has started/closed; monitor next intake
- Next Action: Skip: full-time period is self-funded and the investment arrives only after residency; no visa sponsorship.

## Notes & provenance

- Original Inventory: Antler / applicable locations
- Legacy Commitment Signal: Fails unpaid full-time
- Newly Discovered: Yes
- Evidence Quality: Official current
- Website Status: Active
- Last Verified: 2026-08-01

## Appears in decision views

- 00 — All Opportunities
- 06 — Full-time · Conditional or Self-funded
- 09 — Later · One Company or Traction
- 14 — Deadline Calendar
- 15 — Priority Board

Imported 2026-09-26 from the Funding & Accelerators workspace (rebuilt 2026-08-02). Assessments are this portfolio's judgment, not the program's claims; verify against the official source before relying on them.

## Related

- [Funding directory](https://sassmaker.com/funding)