Local Ecosystem Partners
Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology(ORIST)

ORIST (Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science a​nd Technology) was established by both the Osaka prefectural a​nd municipal governments to conduct research, consulting, testing, a​nd providing technological expertise to SMEs, to contribute to economic growth a​nd improve the lives of residents in Osaka.

Universities & Research Institutions
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Plug and Play Japan

Plug and Play Japan is a subsidiary of Plug and Play, the world’s leading accelerator and venture capital firm. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, they support top startups and corporate partners worldwide through accelerator programs, startup investments, and customized innovation services.

CVCVC
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Rainmaking Innovation Japan

Part of the Rainmaking Innovation group with offices in 30 countries a​nd operators of their flagship acceleration program, Startupbootcamp.

CVCVC
Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support

Head of Kansai Office, Co-operators of Morning Meet Up, an early morning pitch event for venture companies, in collaboration with Osaka City.

Support/ Community
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Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC

Deloitte Tohmatsu Risk Advisory supports startups through initiatives such as deeptech development, industry-academia-government collaboration, a​nd research on startup ecosystems.

Support/ Community
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Sakai Innovation Center

Sakai Incubation Facility
S-Cube provides hands-on support to entrepreneurs, founders, new businesses, a​nd companies starting new ventures.

Incubator
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Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Osaka

JETRO, a government-related agency that promotes mutual trade a​nd investment between Japan a​nd the rest of the world.
To support the global expansion of Japanese startups, JETRO partners with local accelerators in 30 overseas locations.

Public Sector/ Service Provider
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New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

NEDO is a national research and development agency that promotes technological development towards a sustainable society. To support launches and the commercialization of research and development ventures, they provide support projects tailored to each phase.

Government Sector Funding/Collaboration
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National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training (INPIT)

To help startups expand and grow their businesses, INPIT assists in differentiating businesses and establishing unique brands with appropriate intellectual property strategies.

Legal suppprt
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Ehle Institute

Supports foreign students who have graduated in Japan seeking to become entrepreneurs.

Support
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