About the OBI-Hub Program
With a total investment of 500 million yen, the program will provide financial support to a total of about 10 seed to early-stage R&D startups, as well as all other support necessary for business growth and overseas expansion.
- Transform deep technologies into global businesses
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- Long term investment capital
- Assistance on business, go-to-market strategies
- Support to strengthen management team
- Connections to co-investors, corporate partners
- Incubate and accelerate deep technologies
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- Connections to global network of domain experts
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment
- Educational courses on entrepreneurship
Resources available through the OBI-Hub Program
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- *1 The amount of investment depends on the progress of the business (millions of yen to tens of millions of yen)
- *2 Beyond BioLAB TOKYO, a shared wet lab operated by BNV, and B-PORT, an office and shared space
- *3 Tailored services worth up to 5 million yen and provided in consideration for the issuance of stock options. Subject to dates and availability, examples include the above.
Target Team
- STAGE
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Early stage
- AREA
- Medical and Digital Health, Biotechnology and Drug Discovery, Agriculture-Food, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental, Energy
Application Process
- 1Please click “Apply” below to go to the OIST application form and upload your company profile and documents.
- 2Once received, you will receive an email from our staff. Candidates who pass the document screening will proceed to the next round of selection (online meeting).
- 3After several rounds of meetings, your application will be accepted (2-4 months).
Q&A
- Do I have to be an OIST-affiliated startup to apply?
- Startups not affiliated with OIST are welcome to apply.
- I am not sure if I am in the target area.
- As long as it is in the deep tech area, any business or technology area is acceptable. We look forward to hearing from you.
- Can I apply even before founding my own company?
- Yes, you can. But please note that an actual investment will only be made after the incorporation of your company.
- How is this different from raising funds from VC or other sources?
- In addition to funding from us, we have partnered with OIST, an international research institute, which allows us to specialize more in helping companies expand overseas.
- When is the date and time of the event?
- There is no specific date and time. We will provide support according to the needs of each team as soon as the application is accepted.
- Where will the event be held?
- There is no specific location. The BNV office in Nihonbashi, Tokyo and the incubation facility at OIST in Okinawa are available (in each case subject to availability).
- Are there any costs involved?
- Basically, no. However, we ask that you bear the cost of transportation and other expenses incurred in traveling during the program.