Local Ecosystem Partners
LINK-J

LINK-J was established by Mitsui Real Estate—one of Japan’s largest real estate developers—in collaboration with academia a​nd industry to build a flourishing startup ecosystem for individuals involved in life science research a​nd industries in a broad sense. This includes regenerative medicine, personalized medicine, drug discovery, medical devices, a​nd healthcare IT, as well as disease prevention […]

Osaka Innovation Hub

Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) is a startup community supported by the City of Osaka. We serve as a concierge for your business and a gateway to the burgeoning startup/tech ecosystem to create more innovation together. OIH focuses on global startups, media, investors, and incubation/acceleration programs; by getting involved with OIH, you will gain credibility and […]

Monodzukuri Business Information Center

A comprehensive support base for manufacturing SMEs in Osaka, operated in collaboration between Osaka Prefecture and the Osaka Industrial Bureau.

Universities & Research Institutions
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BiocK

Biocommunity Kansai (BiocK) uses a bio-first approach in their goal to realize a sustainable society, by building a global biocommunity and creating the ultimate ecosystem for bio-fields in Kansai.

TEQS

TEQS is a business support base established by the Osaka City government dedicated to the protoyping of cutting-edge technology. Access to the entire Nanko commercial facility ATC supports entrepreneurs in IoT and robotics.

INVEST Osaka

INVEST Osaka is a support platform for companies and universities expanding or investing in Osaka City from within the 14 cities that Osaka is partnered with under the Business Partner City (BPC) alliance of 1988.

Public Sector
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IBPC Osaka

Osaka International Business Promotion Center (IBPC Osaka) was established by Osaka City to strengthen trade, industry, and communication activities between Osaka and cities worldwide.

Public Sector
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International Financial City Osaka

The International Financial City Osaka Committee, comprising government entities, business circles, and various other organizations, was established in March 2021 to promote joint public-private sector efforts to advance Osaka as a global business venue.

Public Sector
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KSAC

The Kansai Startup Academia Coalition (KSAC) is a platform building a world-class startup ecosystem by expanding the base of entrepreneurs in Kansai and continuously generating university-launched startups. Over 80 organizations in the Kansai region—including universities, financial institutions, and local governments—participate in this platform.

Collaboration/ Research institute
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ABC Platform

The Asia Business Creation Platform aims to create new businesses by fostering cooperation in human resources, technology, a​nd services in collaboration with Asian economic organizations.

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