Kyued Up Participant Application Deadline

Have you ever wanted to…

• Gain real-world experience combining science and business?
• Learn about entrepreneurship without quitting your day job?
• Interact with local Okinawans and give back to the community?

If so, be a part of Kyued Up, a groundbreaking initiative to develop new businesses in Okinawa!

Kyued Up is an interactive workshop that uses Design Thinking, a methodology developed at Stanford University. It aims to foster innovation and to promote the sustained development of Okinawa, two of OIST’s foundational goals. In two months, the workshop will bring together local and international scientists, designers, and entrepreneurs for rapid prototyping of potential solutions, start-ups and technologies to impact Okinawa.

As a part of OIST’s mission to impact Okinawa, OIST members may apply to join as participants.

Here are some more ways that you can get involved:

Become a Local Expert

If you live in Okinawa, you can apply for an exclusive “behind the scenes” view. If selected, you will offer your expertise in person by attending parts of the workshop at OIST. Not only is this an incredible opportunity to impact the Okinawan community but it is also a fantastic way to acquire new skills!

Become an Online Mentor

If you can’t visit Kyued Up@OIST in person, you can still share your skills and expertise through our online platform as a Mentor. Each week, you will review at least one group’s business proposal and provide constructive criticism and insights on opportunities in Okinawa. This is an incredible chance to work with an international community from Google, World Bank, USAID, MIT and Cambridge University.

Become an Ambassador

Support us by sharing this opportunity with your network. We welcome talented and passionate people.

Please communicate this as widely as possible and visit the website to join the Kyued Up community online! Kyued Up will be held every Saturday afternoon between February 15 and March 29, so be sure to join us in designing the future of Okinawa through business before it ends!

Kyued Up Team
info@pullapproach.com