POC Program Open Hours

We have biweekly open hours at OIST Innovation where you can come and talk with us about anything related to the Proof of Concept application process. 

[Seminar] "Integrating interactive devices with the user’s body" by Dr. Pedro Lopes

Dr. Pedro Lopes, Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Chicago. 
Hosted by Cybernetic Humanity Studio (OIST - Sony CSL collaboration)
 

Sustainable Transport Hackathon - Call for participants

Do you feel frustrated about the available transportation options for commuting to OIST and traveling around Okinawa? Do you want to find a solution to address this problem? Then join us for the first ever OIST community hackathon aimed at brainstorming sustainable transportation ideas for implementation at OIST and Okinawa!

What Makes a Great Entrepreneur - Dr. Serg Bell

What Makes A Great Entrepreneur

Dr. Serg Bell is a Singaporean scientist, tech entrepreneur, and investor with over 350 patents and 400 publications. He has founded over 20 global IT companies, venture capital firms, and science institutions. 

OIST Innovators Society - Bagasse Upcycle

The OIST Innovators Society is hosting an informal seminar with Shinji Odo, Founder and CEO of BAGASSE UPCYCLE Inc. (https://bagasse-upcycle.com/home/) – an Okinawa-based startup whose mission is to change people‘s clothing consumption behavior in tourist destinations and travel scenes in a sustainable way. 

OIST Innovators Society - Global Hands-On VC

Join us for coffee and conversation with the founders and managing partners of Global Hands-On VC (GHOVC) (https://www.ghovc.com/ ), Shri Dodani and Ken Yasunaga.

Danish Design Center Seminar: "How should societal design change when the society expands?"

Dr. Christian Bason, CEO, Danish Design Center.  Language: English, Open to OIST Community

OIST Innovators Society Seminar - Bringing medical devices to the market

Are you developing or want to develop medical devices, drugs or vaccines at OIST? Would you like to see your technology reach the hands of patients after they are developed in research labs?

Then, please join us at the next Innovators society meeting on January 27^th, where Dr. Laurent Metz will give us a glimpse into his 20 years of experience of bringing medical devices to the markets. 

Meet the Innovation Supporters at OIST - free coffee and snacks

Join the staff of the Technology Development & Innovation Center for free coffee and snacks and ask them how OIST can help support innovative ideas, prototyping, starting a business, and more. Come any time between 3 pm-4 pm and bring your coffee cup, mask, and boundless curiosity.

Accelerating Biomedical Science Innovation, featuring Dr. Tanja Rosenmund

The OIST Innovators Society is hosting a fireside chat on accelerating biomedical science innovation, featuring Dr. Tanja Rosenmund, Visiting Researcher at OIST and Director of SPARK Berlin Institute of Health. The event will be followed by an open house with staff of the Technology Development & Innovation Center and free coffee and snacks!