Startup Capital Kyoto

19/02/2026

KIEC x Kyo-Sta Event: Casual Gathering

In collaboration with the Kyoto International Entrepreneur Community (KIEC), we are hosting a relaxed meet-up for foreign entrepreneurs in Kyoto.

This will be the final event in the series for the FY 2025.
It will be a great chance to connect, share ideas, and expand your local network.

Whether you're preparing to launch your business or are already active in Kyoto’s startup community, feel free to join us for an informal evening of networking and conversation.

Date and time: Wednesday, 25 February from 19:00 (JST)
Venue: Venue: Garden Lab (https://www.gardenlabkyoto.com/).

We look forward to welcoming many participants!

27/01/2026

KIEC x Kyo-Sta Event with Taliki, Inc.

The KIEC (Kyoto International Entrepreneur Community) and Kyo-Sta (Kyoto International Startup Center) are organizing a hybrid event for non-Japanese entrepreneurs.

This time, we will have a special guest speaker, Nakamura, the CEO of Taliki, Inc. (taliki.co.jp), who will share her insights on the entrepreneurial landscape in Kyoto, along with the networking session.

Date and time: Tuesday, 28 January from 18:00 to 20:00 JST
Venue: Question (Kawaramachi-Oike) Map
Entry: Free

Register now via the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR9ANtQ7NsFA5Xt9fwLZRmHqqj4Tq6LGpWZBr5jc7pUq8-RQ/viewform?pli=1

We look forward to welcoming many participants!

21/01/2026

Overseas students visit (Bentley University)

After Minnesota University, we welcomed students from Bentley University , MA, USA and briefed about the business environment and JETRO’s support program as well as the Startup visa program in Kyoto.

Mr. Yoshihiko KANAI, Chief Director of the JETRO Kyoto office, began to talk about JETRO's global support services and presented the Startup Visa program to them. This time, our Startup visa alumni, Mr. Boyan-Degjirehu Borjigin and Mr. Mingi Hong explained their start-up experience in Kyoto. This was the first time that we had welcomed our alumni as speakers.

The students were all interested in what the speakers were talking about and discussed many topics during the Q&A session, such as the support the alumni received, the difficulties of setting up businesses, and the reason why they chose Kyoto as a business base. The atmosphere was so lively that the questions seemed to go on forever.

Thank you for visiting us!
See you again in Kyoto.

08/01/2026

Overseas students visit (Minnesota University)

Students from the University of Minnesota visited us again following the last year and discussed with them about the business environment and support scheme that Kyoto offers.

Mr. KUNO, Managing Director of Showyou Co., Ltd., talked about how his company supports and offers to the Kyoto SME for the global expansion and Mr. Yoshihiko KANAI, Chief Director of JETRO Kyoto, explained about JETRO's global support services for both domestic and international companies and introduced the Startup Visa program.

Around 30 students participated, listening carefully to the speakers, and many students showed a high level of interest. During the Q&A session, they asked a lot of specific questions related to the business environment and industries in Kyoto. We had an active exchange of opinions at the end.

Thank you for visiting us!
We look forward to meeting you again here in Kyoto.

23/10/2025

KIEC x Kyo-Sta Event ~Kyoto and You: a Reverse Pitch~



The KIEC (Kyoto International Entrepreneur Community) and Kyo-Sta (Kyoto International Startup Center) are organizing a hybrid event for non-Japanese entrepreneurs.

This time, representatives of Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City will give a reverse pitch. This will be a valuable opportunity to find out what Kyoto is looking for.

We look forward to welcoming many participants!

Date and time: Tuesday, 28 October from 18:00 to 20:00 JST (11:00 to 13:00 CEST).
Venue: Question (Kawaramachi-Oike) Map

Register now via the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecR6eaPLLWojAiX77_TGgnXi0jAqwhtEFry1lSDeVOfcxGWA/viewform

10/09/2025

KIEC x Kyo-Sta Online Event

The KIEC (Kyoto International Entrepreneur Community), one of the key players in Kyoto's startup ecosystem, is hosting an online event for non-Japanese entrepreneurs. The event will cover the Startup Visa program and the Kyoto International Startup Center (Kyo-Sta).

Mr. Shoichi Yamaki, Kyo-Sta Concierge, will provide an overview of Kyoto’s Startup Visa program, explain the application process, and introduce the support services offered by Kyo-Sta.

If you're considering starting a business in Kyoto, this is a great opportunity to explore the possibilities.

Register now via the link below!
https://forms.gle/44QVcbhuSw7rSaQX9

07/08/2025

90 Days Kyoto Stay Program 2025



Good news for those living abroad interested in starting a business in Kyoto!



The @90 Days Kyoto Stay Program 2025 is now open for applications.

This program offers you the opportunity to live and work in Kyoto for 90 days.

Participants in this program will receive a variety of support tailored to their needs during their stay.



Please check out the below linkto learn more about the program.

The 90 Days Kyoto Stay Program supports foreign entrepreneurs in both business and comfy lives in Kyoto.

24/07/2025

We are sorry to inform you that all staff will be out of the office on the following date and will not be able to meet with you in person.

25th July (Fid) 9:00-17:00

We apologize for any inconvenience.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon here at the Kyo-Sta!