Who can use the facility
- Entrepreneurs, startups and individuals aiming to start a business across various fields, including research and development focused type companies.
- Small and medium-sized businesses looking to start a second business
- Corporations, financial institutions and investors interested in interacting with entrepreneurs and ventures
How to use K-NIC
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Membership Registration
Membership registration (free of charge) is required to access to K-NIC’s support services.
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Use the support menus tailored to our stage of entrepreneurship
We offer various support menus for different stages of entrepreneurship.
To access these services, please schedule a communicator interview first.
Communicator Interview for New Users
Our English-speaking Communicators will assess your needs and guide you to the appropriate support menu. Please schedule this interview as your first step.
Special Advisor Interviews - for professional
This support menu is designed for individuals in the advanced business phase, such as those with prototype or who are in the process of meeting with investors. Experienced specialists in R&D startup support provide multi-faced advice and assist in matching with the business companies. Consultations are generally conducted in Japanese.
Specialized Consultation - for specific questionsand concerns.
Consultations are provided by experts in various fields, ranging from business challenges related to starting a business, such as commercializing technology seeds and developing a business model, to business challenges on financing, intellectual property strategies, and technology-specific concerns. Marketing and social business experts are also available.
Consultations are generally conducted online.
Consultations are generally conducted online and in Japanese.
R&D startup support program - for those looking for business growth
We offer programs for various goals such as commercializing technology seeds, training in design-thinking, or pursuing NEDO funded or subsidized projects. Please apply for the program that best fits the stage of your business. The programs are conducted online or offline.
The programs are generally conducted in Japanese.
Events - for gathering knowledge and information
Various events are held regularly, including seminars on entrepreneurship and management, pitch events, and networking events for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and companies. The events are conducted online or offline.
All events are free of charge and conducted in Japanese.
Coworking spaces - for those looking to work and networking
We offer free desks, meeting rooms, and spaces for casual meetups. The spaces are available at no cost for registered member.
Membership registration is required to use the services.
To access to the support menus, please schedule a Communicator Interview.
