Past Events
OIST Innovation Open Hour
2025-08-22OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!
OIST Innovation Open Hour
2025-08-15OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!
OIST Accelerator Teams 2025: Project Introductions
2025-08-12All the teams selected for the 2025 OIST Innovation Accelerator are coming together!
Meet the promising startups tackling pressing social challenges as they present their projects and visions for the future.
Don't miss this opportunity to witness their bold journey firsthand—join us at the venue and be part of the excitement!
OIST Innovation Open Hour
2025-08-08OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!
OIST Innovation Open Hour
2025-08-01OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!
VC Mentoring Hours: GX Partners [Japanese Only]
2025-07-29In collaboration with leading venture capital firms, OIST Innovation offers startups and entrepreneurial researchers the opportunity to connect directly with venture capitalists for one-on-one mentoring and discussion. The featured VC for this round is GX Partners. Please note: This session will be conducted in Japanese only.
OIST Innovation Open Hour
2025-07-25OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!
Pitch Mastery 2-Day Workshop for US Market Entry & International Expansion by LAUNCHSTARZ
2025-07-24 to 2025-07-25A hands-on, 2-day workshop to help startups explore overseas markets—focusing on U.S. entry but valuable for anyone looking to go global. Includes pitch refinement, market insights, and personalized feedback.
OIST Innovation Open Hour
2025-07-18OIST Innovation opens its doors to the OIST community every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you ever wondered if your discoveries could lead to a patent or startup? Curious about what happens at OIST Innovation? Have an idea for a product or service? Want to apply for Round 14 of the Proof of Concept (POC) Program? We welcome your ideas and questions!
Startup Supporter's Open Desk
2025-07-18We’re organizing the Startup Supporter's Open Desk on July 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Startup supporters from various organizations will be on site to share the types of support they offer and to connect with startups and researchers at OIST.











