JSIP and OIST sign MOU to support startups in Asia

【Goals of the MOU】

Planning and organizing joint seminars: Co-hosting seminars for startups in the Asia region to introduce the latest trends in technology and business.

Mentoring by JSIP: JSIP will provide mentoring to OIST-based startups to help them address their challenges.

Joint branding and marketing: Leveraging both parties’ networks and resources to support startup branding and marketing.

Other related matters: Implementing various measures to accelerate startup growth through industry-academia collaboration.

【Comments】

• Gil Granot-Mayer, OIST Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation: ” The signing of this MOU is a crucial step towards accelerating the growth and innovation of startups in Asia, while unlocking the potential of Okinawa. This collaboration will further strengthen Okinawa’s startup ecosystem, significantly contributing to the region’s economic development. OIST aims to become a hub for innovation, fostering a startup ecosystem rooted in Okinawa and expanding throughout Asia.”
• Takaki Nakamura, Founder of JSIP’s management team: “We are honored to partner with OIST, a cutting-edge academic and research institution that attracts top global talent. This collaboration will serve as a foundation for bridging the startup ecosystems of Southeast Asia and Okinawa, fostering new innovations and embodying JSIP’s vision of building ‘innovation infrastructure’ that connects Japan and Southeast Asia. Our team is excited about the upcoming collaboration.”

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