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.

OIST Innovation Core 1st Anniversary Event

Join us as we celebrate the first anniversary of OIST Innovation Core, the home of OIST Innovation and a hub for open innovation and deep-tech startup support.

Come and see how this facility brings together researchers, startups, industry partners, and supporters to spark new ideas, collaborations, and opportunities.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you! Please register for the event so that we can prepare enough coffee, drinks, and snacks for everyone. Don’t miss the Happy Hour sponsored by our partner, Suntory. Test Bed Bus will be running between the auditorim and Core 1 from 2:30-6:00 pm.

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Coffee Chat with Elise from Asia Startup Network

At OIST Innovation Incubator, some of the best moments happen over a cup of coffee... 

This time, we're joined by Elise, the founder & CEO of Asia Startup Network,  a platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators across Asia to drive collaboration, growth, and impactful ventures. Come join us to learn about the startup scene in Asia over great conversation and coffee!

OIST-KEIO Biomedical Innovation Exchange Day

OIST–Keio Biomedical Innovation Exchange Day aims to connect researchers, startups, and industry collaborators from both universities to foster meaningful exchange in biomedical innovations. 

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OIST Venture Mentoring Service — Call for Researchers ＆ Startups

The OIST Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) connects OIST-affiliated startups with a diverse network of seasoned mentors — entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are committed to helping you navigate the challenges of building a company. 

Applications are now open for the next round of mentor matching.