About us

What is the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium?

In July 2020, Aichi, Nagoya, and Hamamatsu collaborated to become one of Japan’s four “Global Startup Ecosystem Hub Cities.”

The ecosystem in this region provides everything startups need, from a pool of highly skilled professionals in various specialties, opportunities for pilot projects, and research facilities, to partnerships with major corporations.

With accelerator programs, financial assistance, groundbreaking university research, and cooperative partnerships with international ecosystems, the area attracts a diverse group of entrepreneurs, including those relocating their headquarters from Tokyo and other regions.

Our goal is to invite startups, entrepreneurs, and students from around the world to merge new ideas with local artisanal skills, fostering cutting-edge open innovation.

What we do

Pioneering Global Innovation with Deep Tech and Next-Generation Talent

We utilize deep tech-based co-creation and open innovation to address societal challenges and generate new value. By expanding and deepening our networks both locally and globally, we strengthen international collaborations to foster innovation with a worldwide perspective.

Moreover, through superior next-generation education, we accelerate the cultivation and emergence of entrepreneurial talent poised to shape the future.

Through these initiatives, we aim to establish the Tokai area as a globally recognized hub of innovation.