OIST Innovation
OIST Innovation
OIST Innovation fosters innovation at OIST and in Okinawa to accelerate economic growth.
We are the technology development and commercialization hub at OIST. We leverage the university's researchers, world-class infrastructure, interdisciplinary environment, and culture of risk-taking to transform technologies from the laboratory into innovations that have social and economic benefit.
Technology Development & Intellectual Property Management
The Technology Licensing Section builds a strong intellectual property portfolio of licensable technologies from discoveries made by OIST researchers and markets these technologies to established companies for commercialization.
Researchers with inventions to disclose or Industry interested in licensing opportunities should contact the Technology Licensing Section at tls@oist.jp.
The R&D Cluster Programs Section supports technology development research through the Proof of Concept (POC) Program, an integrated program of support to help bridge the technical and funding gap between lab discoveries and societal impact.
OIST researchers interested in learning more about POC programs should contact the R&D Cluster Section at rdcluster@oist.jp
Industry Partnerships
The Business Development Section pro-actively builds strong networks with companies in Japan and around the world. The Business Development Section works closely with OIST researchers and companies to enable innovative research partnerships and negotiates sponsored and collaborative contracts with industry.
Industry interested in working with our researchers or sponsoring their work should contact the Business Development Section at bd@oist.jp.
Entrepreneurship
OIST also promotes entrepreneurship to advance high-growth venture creation in Okinawa. We organize seminars and workshops to strengthen networks and stimulate entrepreneurial activities. Beyond these promotional events, we also directly support promising projects stemming from OIST research.
We envision an innovative and economically self-sustainable Okinawa, linking Japan to the region and the world, while reflecting its unique cultural and historical significance.
Latest Posts
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Revolutionizing Swine Farming: Cost-Effective Wastewater Treatment & Nutrient Recovery Innovation
Wastewater from pig farming poses significant challenges due to its volume and high concentrations of organic matter, phosphorus, and nitrogen. Traditional treatment methods, such as the activated sludge process, are costly and generate excess sludge, which accounts for 70% of the running cost. Moreover, untreated nitrate discharge can have detrimental effects on health and the environment. It is essential to control nitrogen inputs into coral reef ecosystems to preserve their health and resilience in the face of increasing environmental challenges.
OIST and Lifetime Ventures will hold the first joint conference on April 25-26 to connect startup entrepreneurs aiming for the world with global-minded investors. The event is now open to applications from participating startups.
OIST and Lifetime Ventures, LLC will hold "OIST-Lifetime Startup Elevate 2024", a two-day conference for startups in the healthcare and sustainability fields in Okinawa on April 25-26, 2024.
An Interview with OIST Innovation’s Leticia Berkate
One part of OIST’s mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of Okinawa. OIST Innovation works to create a research and innovation cluster here in Okinawa that develops new technologies, collaborates with industry, and supports startup businesses.
We have asked a few questions to one of OIST Innovation’s newest employees, Leticia Berkate, about why she chose to join OIST Innovation, what it is like working at the intersection of industry and research, and how OIST community members can get involved with OIST Innovation.