OIST Innovation Network (INO) is a platform for the industry to build relationships with OIST faculty, researchers, and students to gain valuable insight into the University’s cutting-edge research, education, and innovation activities. Companies, investors and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for membership.

List of current member companies

What We Offer

• Premium, Regular, Okinawa, and Startup Members:
  ▸For companies considering concrete collaboration with OIST, such as joint research projects
  A dedicated coordinator carefully listens to your company’s needs and proposes the most suitable researchers and research themes. Through researcher matching, one on one meetings, small group seminars, opportunities to connect with PhD students, and invitations to recruitment events, we provide comprehensive support for creating practical collaboration opportunities, from joint research and Proof of Concept projects to long term talent engagement.
   
• Event Member:
  ▸For companies primarily interested in staying informed about OIST’s latest research and startup updates
  Through event participation and curated information sharing, companies can build connections with OIST and explore potential future collaboration opportunities.

FAQ

What is "INO"？

“INO” is Okinawan for “lagoon,” an active ecosystem of its own and an integral part of the larger ocean. Through exchanges with our industry members, INO will be a lagoon of innovation, one that is close-knit and diverse but connected to the wider world.

Address
OIST Innovation Core 1, 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun Okinawa, Japan 904-0495

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