Past Events
Innovation to Impact: Meet & Greet with Nigerian Women Tech Entrepreneurs
2025-08-27Come meet a special delegation of innovators from Nigeria (West Africa) along with JICA Specialists, Nigerian government representatives, and three trailblazing women entrepreneurs driving digital transformation in HealthTech, FemTech, and Women’s Health at OIST Innovation.
VC Mentoring Hours: DEEPCORE
2025-08-27In 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 DEEPCORE.
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.











