
Trusted Studio
Run as a cohort of up to five non-competing enterprises over 12 months, the Trusted Studio program allows Japanese enterprises to accelerate the development, testing, and validation of new technologies and business models by providing direct access to leading industry, startup, academia, and research ecosystems in Europe.
The program is designed to develop new solution concepts or validate and test existing concepts to become market ready.
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〒105-6415, 15F Toranomon Hills Business Tower, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Trusted GmbH
Gartenstrasse 6
6300 Zug
Switzerland
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Focus Areas
The Studio is organized around four high-potential business opportunity areas in Europe, where market demand, technological maturity, and industrial capabilities create strong conditions for new business development:
Life Science & MedTech – Clinical and digital health solutions designed for scalable, personalized healthcare delivery
Mobility & Logistics - Advanced mobility and logistics systems, including autonomous and intelligent transport solutions
Industrial Decarbonization - Low-carbon industrial solutions enabling measurable emissions reduction
Digital Infrastructure –Energy-efficient data center infrastructure designed for next-generation AI computing
Program Formats
Ecosystem Exploration
Designed for enterprises in the early stages of new business development, this format focuses on identifying high-potential use cases, validating early concepts, understanding regulatory and market conditions, and shaping initial go-to-market strategies.
Market Validation
Designed for enterprises with mature technologies, this format enables real-world testing with European clients and partners to evaluate performance, validate business model viability, and build commercial readiness.
Benefits
Facilitated Entry into the European Market and Innovation Networks
Participants gain a facilitated entry point into diverse European innovation ecosystems, with curated access to testing partners and leading technology developers. The program also opens doors to funding opportunities such as Innosuisse and Horizon Europe, helping reduce financial risk while strengthening brand visibility and credibility in new markets.
Workforce Upskilling and Long-Term Collaboration Network
Participating team members gain hands-on experience in new business development involving third-party partners across diverse industries, operating within a European market context. They work side by side with European stakeholders and peers from different sectors, learning how to innovate through an ecosystem-based approach in a global setting.
The Studio also offers a dedicated alumni network that enables continued collaboration beyond program completion.
High Relevance Across All Technology Maturity Levels
The Trusted Studio is designed to support enterprises at any stage of technological maturity, from early concept exploration to advanced use-case validation and full PoC development. Participants leave with clear, structured outputs developed together with Trusted, including insight reports, market entry roadmaps, value-chain and partner maps, and initial commercialization pathways.
Timeline & Next Steps (Trusted Studio 2026)
Enterprises interested in participating in the Trusted Studio program are invited to contact Trusted to discuss their objectives, technology maturity, the most suitable program format, and expected outcomes from participation.
The 2026 programs will be conducted in Switzerland. Please refer below for the timeline and application details.
Cohort Assembly and Track Selection - January
Trusted shortlists interested enterprises and conducts structured hearings with each candidate. Based on these discussions, appropriate Trusted Studio tracks and program formats are defined.
Program Design and Stakeholder Planning – February
Selected Studio programs are customized, with engagement plans that clearly define planned co-development activities, test partnerships, stakeholder discussions, and site visits, aligned with each participating enterprise’s objectives.
Participant Verification and Contracting – March
Participating enterprises formally confirm their participation, complete contracting, and designate two team members to take part in the program.
Program Launch and Kick-Off – April & September
The Trusted Studio programs officially launch with an in-person kick-off in Switzerland.
