Types of Support
OIH provides support tailored to your stage and goals.
From Idea to Business
Support for preparing to launch, refining ideas, and commercializing technology.
Scaling Up Toward Real-World Impact
Support for fundraising, mentoring, and collaboration and proof-of-concept projects with companies.
Expanding Overseas
Support for startups expanding overseas and taking on global markets.
Types of Support
OIH provides support tailored to your stage and goals.
#Early
Accepting applications
Acceleration
OSAP
An acceleration program that helps early-stage startups grow faster, with advice from experienced entrepreneurs and partnerships with large corporations and venture capital firms.
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#Seed
Accepting applications
Acceleration
KIDOU
An incubation program offering up to 10 million yen in business funding and six months of hands-on support from experts, including some of Japan’s top venture capitalists.
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#Seed
Accepting applications
Acceleration
KIDOU NEXT
A program that helps deep-tech startups bring their technologies into society through collaboration and proof-of-concept projects with major companies, with ongoing support from dedicated coordinators.
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#Early
Applications closed
Acceleration
SIO ACCELERATION
A six-month acceleration program for seed-stage startups and aspiring founders in Osaka who are targeting global markets.
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#Pre-seed
Accepting applications
Workshops and Seminars
SIO BASIC
A three-month foundational program for aspiring startup founders to learn the knowledge and skills needed to launch, such as how to build a business, make prototypes, and create pitch decks.
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NEXT STEP
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