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Recurring Events
Regular Events for OIH Members
OIH Pitch
A pitch event where startups selected for each theme take the stage and connect with companies, investors, and others.
Pitches and Conferences
Mirai no Pitch
An annual pitch contest where students, entrepreneurs, and others present business plans aimed at commercialization and further growth.
Tech Osaka Summit
A startup conference that brings together a wide range of players, from entrepreneurs and investors to companies, with startups at its center.
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#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
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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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#Middle
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Global
OIH GLOBAL BRIDGE
A global expansion program that provides hands-on support to startups based in Osaka and Kansai as they prepare to enter overseas markets.
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#Pre-seed
Accepting applications
Workshops and Seminars
KANSAI Tech Creator Challenge
A program that calls for technologies and ideas in cutting-edge fields and helps turn them into reality, including by providing activity funding.
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