08 July 2025

Take your startup to the next level by joining our Accelerator Bootcamp

Applications are now open!

We’re excited to announce the launch of the 2026 OIST Innovation Accelerator

The OIST Innovation Accelerator is a competitive program that blends entrepreneurship training, a bootcamp competition, and a startup accelerator. It’s a rare opportunity for global innovators to build their startups at OIST in Okinawa, Japan.

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Submission deadline: August 3, 2025

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