Local Ecosystem Partners
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.

QUINTBRIDGE Powered by NTT WEST

QUINTBRIDGE is a laboratory for social change operated by NTT West. At QUINTBRIDGE, enterprises, startups, students, a​nd local governments — all who want a better world — can freely interact, sharing ideas, technology, a​nd expertise to co-create a​nd implement innovative solutions to social issues. Working together with its members, QUINTBRIDGE is committed to the goal of shaping a future where well-being is enjoyed by all.

MUIC Kansai

MUIC Kansai is a membership-based open innovation hub fostering new connections among companies and individuals in the tourism industry.

i2.JP

i2.JP is one of the largest open innovation networks in Japan. Designed to connect healthcare professionals, local governments, academia, and private companies, i2.JP facilitates collaboration in finding practical solutions to challenges in the healthcare field.

Support/ Universities & Research Institutes
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Osaka Landing Pad

Osaka Landing Pad—a service supporting international startups entering the Osaka or Kansai market—and coworking space FUTRWORKS, are organized and operated by Hankyu Hanshin Properties in partnership with a range of collaborators.

Incubator
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Nakanoshima Qross

Nakanoshima Qross is a future medical industrialization hub where medical institutions, startups, a​nd support organizations gather under one roof. The Organization of Future Medicine, established in Osaka Prefecture in 2019 with 21 private companies, plays a central role in its operations.

Public Sector
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Institute for Urban Strategies

The Institute focuses on three core areas: life science, innovation ecosystem, and urban development. They work on building networks, developing human resources, and disseminating knowledge through seminars and symposiums.

Umekita Future Innovation Organization

Umekita Future Innovation Organization connects information, people, a​nd technology in an ecosystem that helps develop new businesses. Their goal is to drive innovation in Osaka a​nd Kansai to solve social issues.

Ernst & Young ShinNihon

The world’s first global award system celebrates the efforts and achievements of startup companies and entrepreneurs, recognizing representatives from over 60 countries and 145 cities worldwide.

Service Provider
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Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SME Support Japan), Kansai Head Office

SME Support Japan offers a wide range of services to help SMEs find solutions at every phase of their business development. This includes our acceleration program (FASTAR), business incubation, startup challenge support program, business matching with CEOs, a​nd more.

SME & Startup support
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