Lean Startup Entrepreneurial Training

DISCOVER THE LEAN STARTUP METHODOLOGY
Learn to identify commercial opportunities that come from your academic research. Apply the Lean Startup methodology to real OIST technologies, guided by instructors from the NSF I-Corps™ network. Teams (2–3 people) will conduct interviews, validate their ideas, and explore real-world commercialization.

[Fireside Chat] Backing the unproven

VC Mentoring Hours: INSPiRE Corporation

In collaboration with leading venture capital firms, OIST Innovation offers startups and entrepreneurial researchers or students the opportunity to connect directly with venture capitalists for one-on-one mentoring and discussion.
Each round begins with an open seminar-style introduction, where participants can learn about the VC firm's investment focus and characteristics. This is followed by private, closed-door mentoring sessions between startups/researchers/students and the VC representatives.

The featured VC for this round is INSPiRE Corporation.

[Event] Coffee & Serendipity: A TOYOTA Perspective

Discover how coffee can spark unexpected connections and innovation. Experience a live demonstration of Matsuyashiki Coffee, a unique brewing style from Nagoya featured at Toyota's Café Black Hole.

[参加スタートアップ募集] Pitch Elevate 2026

OIST-Lifetime Pitch Elevate 2026(アイデア段階からシード・アーリーステージのスタートアップを対象とした、VCによるメンタリング付きピッチコンペティション)への、ヘルスケアおよびディープテック分野のスタートアップからの応募を受け付けております。本コンペティションは、11月4日・6日にOISTにて開催されるOIST-Lifetime Startup Elevate 2026の一環として実施されます。

本ピッチコンペティションは競争率が高く、すべての応募者が選出されるわけではありません。しかし、沖縄を拠点とする地元スタートアップ、またはPARKSからのスピンアウト企業の場合は、メインプログラムと並行して開催される地元スタートアップ限定のピッチイベントにて発表いただける機会がございます。

対象となる地元スタートアップの皆様には、ぜひご応募いただきたく、皆様からのご応募を心よりお待ちしております。

Mō Ashibi - OIST Innovation Meetup

Mō Ashibi | OIST Innovation Meetup

OIST Innovation is hosting “Mō Ashibi,” a casual networking event. Enjoy snacks and drinks while connecting with OIST Innovation Incubator tenants, startups, members of the OIST community, and others you may not usually have the chance to meet.

Participation is free, and no registration is required. Feel free to drop by after work!

Date and Time: Friday, August 21, 2026, 17:00–18:30

Venue: OIST Innovation Core 1

Please do not drive or ride a motorcycle after consuming alcohol.

Innovator's Toolbox: Intro to Lean Startup

Join OIST Innovation’s commercialization training program designed to help students, researchers, and administrators explore how research can move from lab to market. Through monthly, hands-on sessions from July to March, participants will learn the fundamentals of commercialization, customer discovery, business strategy, and pitching while developing their own innovation ideas.

VC Mentoring Hours: HERO IMPACT CAPITAL

In collaboration with leading venture capital firms, OIST Innovation offers startups and entrepreneurial researchers or students the opportunity to connect directly with venture capitalists for one-on-one mentoring and discussion.
Each round begins with an open seminar-style introduction, where participants can learn about the VC firm's investment focus and characteristics. This is followed by private, closed-door mentoring sessions between startups/researchers/students and the VC representatives.

The featured VC for this round is HERO IMPACT CAPITAL.

OIST Innovation Accelerator Showcase

「7/10（金）午後、KOZA BASECAMPにて、OIST発アクセラの4スタートアップが技術をお披露目。ピッチ＋ブース展示＋ネットワーキング。登録不要・出入り自由。」

VC Mentoring Hours: Lifetime Ventures

In collaboration with leading venture capital firms, OIST Innovation offers startups and entrepreneurial researchers or students the opportunity to connect directly with venture capitalists for one-on-one mentoring and discussion.
Each round begins with an open seminar-style introduction, where participants can learn about the VC firm's investment focus and characteristics. This is followed by private, closed-door mentoring sessions between startups/researchers/students and the VC representatives.

The featured VC for this round is Lifetime Ventures.