Submissions Open: OIST Innovation Accelerator
Deadline Date: August 17, 2024
Donor Name: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Submissions are now open for the OIST Innovation Accelerator.
The OIST Innovation Accelerator is not your traditional accelerator program. They are an entrepreneurship training program, a bootcamp competition, and a startup incubator all rolled into one. They offer an entirely unique environment for the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs to launch their startup companies.
As Okinawa’s first global startup accelerator program, the OIST Innovation Accelerator gives entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world a chance to incubate their startups in Japan. Each year, they bring entrepreneurs to OIST, one of the top research universities in Japan. They will give you funding up to 10,000,000 Japanese Yen, personalized coaching, and facilitate introductions to investors. You will also gain access to the state-of-the-art lab facilities and specialized equipment on the university campus.
By catalyzing startups in Okinawa, OIST Innovation aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem around the university and contribute to self-sustaining economic development in the region.
Benefits
- Up to 10 million JPY non-dilutive grant
- Access to cutting-edge research facilities and equipment
- Entrepreneurship training and mentoring
- Visa to build your startup in Japan
- Travel support to attend 2week startup bootcamp in Okinawa
Criteria
- They are looking for passionate entrepreneurs with innovative technologies that have the potential to make a positive impact on the world. Once you are accepted into the program, OIST and the network of mentors will help you launch your technology ventures right here in beautiful Okinawa, Japan.
For more information, visit Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University.
