Pilots at Bat Program | KING SALMON PROJECT（キングサーモンプロジェクト）

Overview

The King Salmon Project through Pilots at BAT provides climate tech and other innovative startups with opportunities to conduct pilot demonstrations at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) in New York City. Through collaboration between TMG, NYCEDC, and LACI, participating startups gain access to BAT’s infrastructure, along with tailored support to accelerate pilot implementation and facilitate global expansion.

About Pilots at BAT

Pilots at BAT is a program that provides innovative startups, including those in the climate tech sector, with opportunities to conduct pilot demonstrations at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) in New York City.
The program is sponsored by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and administered by the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI). During the program period of up to 12 months (*), participating companies are granted access to BAT's infrastructure and receive support for planning and implementing their pilot projects. Additional benefits include opportunities to participate in LACI-hosted events, access to hot desks at BATWorks, and regular mentoring sessions.
* The program is expected to begin around December 2026 and run for up to 12 months. However, the specific start and end dates will be determined in coordination with LACI after selection into the Pilots at BAT program.

About BAT

The Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) is an industrial campus located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York City. Originally built in 1918 as the largest military logistics base in the United States, BAT ceased military operations in 1966 and was acquired by the City of New York in 1981. Since 1986, it has been managed by NYCEDC and has evolved into a key innovation hub supporting a diverse range of industries within New York City’s innovation ecosystem.
BAT offers approximately 200,000 square feet of office, laboratory, and event space tailored to a variety of industries. It also provides an ideal environment for hardware prototyping, technology validation, manufacturing scale-up, and regulatory testing. Participating startups will have access to these facilities to develop products, build prototypes, and conduct research and development activities.
Located within BAT, BATWorks is an innovation hub dedicated to accelerating climate solutions through technology development, pilot demonstrations, and commercialization. Led by LACI and the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), BATWorks will serve as a collaborative ecosystem where entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, industry partners, and public-sector stakeholders come together to advance climate innovation.

About LACI

LACI serves as the climate program operator at BATWorks, bringing together the strengths of the nation’s two largest cities to advance climate innovation. Founded in 2011 as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), LACI has helped 537 portfolio companies raise more than $1.5 billion in funding, generate $477 million in revenue, create more than 3,000 jobs, and produce a long-term economic impact exceeding $733 million.

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Program Benefits (Up to 12 Months)

NYCEDC and LACI will provide selected program participants with access to the BAT infrastructure required to conduct their demonstrations, as well as the following support throughout the program period

Provision of access to BAT infrastructure for demonstration purposes
Technical support for permitting, permissions, installation, and deinstallation
Hot desk access at BATWorks during your pilot deployment
Featured inclusion at BATWorks pilot showcases for corporates, government procurers, regulators, and investors
Published case study to advance your business objectives
Policy connections through annual thought leadership and agency memos identifying regulatory unlocks for your technology
Access to the ClimateTech Expertise Network (CEN)—over 100 certified entrepreneurs-in-residence, talent matching, and programmatic support
Automatic consideration for LACI's Incubation and Market Access programs in Los Angeles
Debt fund access for startups working with LACI incubator partners or enrolled in LACI programs

Assistance in pilot projects in New York City
Financial support for pilot demonstrations and international travel
*For details, please refer to the application guidelines.

Priority Areas

Pilots at BAT has designated the following business areas as priority areas

Plumbing and Water Systems：Test water management technologies and IoT integration across active industrial facilities
Interior Walls and Facades：Test low and zero-carbon building materials, construction technology, and circular reuse approaches on both century-old and modern structures
Parking Spaces and Electrical Connections：Deploy EV charging solutions and zero-emissions logistics infrastructure
Waterfront Access：Validate Blue Highways innovations, water management systems, and waterfront conservation technologies
Heating Systems：Monitor smart heating and cooling systems, energy monitoring, and building management solutions
Roadways and Sidewalks：Pilot zero-emissions transportation for goods and people movement, autonomous vehicles, and smart lighting

Eligibility Requirements

Startups participating in this program must satisfy both the requirements set by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government under the King Salmon Project and the eligibility criteria established by LACI for Pilals at BAT.

If selected for this program, the applicant must have both the commitment and the organizational capacity to carry out the demonstration through to completion in a responsible manner.
The applicant must be engaged in a business that creates innovation through outstanding technology or ideas and aligns with the priority areas of Pilots at BAT.
As a general rule, the applicant has been established no more than 10 years ago.
The applicant must currently conduct, or intend to conduct, business activities in Tokyo.
The applicant must have a proven track record of global expansion or a strong commitment to pursuing global expansion.
The applicant must not be the subject of a petition for the commencement of corporate reorganization proceedings pursuant to Articles 17 or 30 of the Corporate Reorganization Act (Act No. 154 of 2002).
The applicant must not be the subject of a petition for the commencement of civil rehabilitation proceedings pursuant to Article 21 of the Civil Rehabilitation Act (Act No. 225 of 1999).
The applicant must not have been involved in any incident of fraud, misconduct, or other irregularity in connection with a program or project administered by the national government, a prefectural government, a municipal government, or any other public authority within the past five years.
The applicant must not be affiliated with an organized crime group as defined under the Tokyo Metropolitan Ordinance for the Elimination of Organized Crime Groups. The applicant must also not be engaged in adult entertainment-related businesses as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business, gambling businesses, wagering activities, or any other type of business deemed socially inappropriate for public support.
The applicant must not engage in multilevel marketing transactions, negative-option marketing (unsolicited goods schemes), hypnotic sales practices, spiritual sales practices, or any other type of business deemed inappropriate for recipients of public support.
The applicant must not be deemed unsuitable as a project or recipient of support, including on the grounds that its activities are contrary to public order or morality.

Cleantech solution addressing priority technology areas listed above
Novel proprietary technology (owned or licensed)
Minimum two full-time employees
Working prototype at TRL 4 or higher
Commitment to attend monthly pilot calls during the one-year program

Application Timeline

Copilot said:
The application and screening process is scheduled to proceed according to the timeline below. Please note that this schedule is tentative and that the dates and timing are subject to change.

Application Step 1: By 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (JST)
Application Step 2: By 12:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026 (JST)
Please note that your application will not be considered complete unless you complete Application Step 2 as well.

Submission Instructions

Submission deadline: By 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (JST)
Please complete the application form in Japanese at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/Yc3PUTRBgX

Submission deadline: By 12:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026 (JST)

Submission method: After completing Application Step 1, please submit the required information via the link provided by the secretariat.
Submission details:

Information Session

LACI, the local operator of the Pilots at BAT program, will participate in an online information session as outlined below. Those wishing to attend should register using the link provided on the website.

Date and Time	Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (JST)
Format	Online
Program Agenda （Tentative）	Overview of Pilots at BAT and Description of Support Provided Explanation of Support Provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Q&A
Registration	Please register using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/4HNKLQqEmn
Registration Deadline	Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. JST
Important Notes	・Please note that this information session may be conducted not only in Japanese but also partly in English. ・The registration form also accepts questions in advance. However, if you register close to the deadline, your questions may not be shared with the speakers beforehand. If you have any questions, please register as early as possible rather than waiting until the deadline.