TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub

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2025.02.28

Announcement of "Regional Revitalization 01 Meeting TAKANAWA"

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2025.02.12

25 new companies, including NEDO and MUFG, join TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY as partners ~ Opening of Toppan co-creation center and first investment recipient for Takanawa global co-benefits Fund also decided ~

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2025.01.29

Announcement of "GATEWAY Tech TAKANAWA 2025 Pre-Conference"

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ABOUT

"TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub (LiSH)" aims to create new businesses and cultures by connecting and cross-linking people (Scholars) with diverse, cutting-edge knowledge and skills.

TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholarsʼ Hub（LiSH）

TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY

TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY is directly connected to the Yamanote Line station and is based on the concept of a "Global Gateway," with easy access to Tokyo International Airport and the Linear Chuo Shinkansen.
This town will be one of Japan's largest testing grounds for creating new solutions with a focus on Enviromental protection, Mobility vehicles and Robotics, and Healthcare services, and for implementing them in society, with a target audience of approximately 100,000 people.

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Startup Ecosystem

By providing opportunities for collaboration with diverse, cutting-edge knowledge, analysis using the city's data infrastructure (Urban OS) that includes railway data, and financial support through the Takanawa global co-benefits Fund, a venture capital fund for urban development, we will create, nurture, and support solutions right up to their implementation in society.

*JR East has 1,681 stations (including BRT),
Approximately 15.57 million passengers per day (as of April 1, 2024)

Three Priority Themes

Achieving Planetary Health

CO2Set as a backdrop for Enviromental protection leading urban development with "virtually zero" emissions, it will enable us to take on the challenge of creating a future lifestyle that is kind to people and the earth, including a circular economy that reuses waste as a resource.
Realizing a society where humans and robots coexist

The deck network stretching over 1 km from north to south, Station Plaza (tentative name), and even the building itself will come together to create services for the coexistence of people, robots, and Mobility vehicles and Robotics.
Realizing a society where everyone can live a fulfilling life for 100 years

In cooperation with the "Smart Health Station®", it will combine academic knowledge and become a hub for creating Healthcare services services using PHRs (personal health records).

FACILITY

TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub "Studio1-3": It has a co-working space where companies, startups, and accelerators from various industries can gather, and they can receive support from experts such as academics, patent attorneys, lawyers, and tax accountants. In addition, Studio 3 has a demonstration area where members can try out the advanced services of its member companies.

TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub "Lab": The facility will be equipped with the necessary experimental equipment for basic research into Enviromental protection, Healthcare services, etc. Deep tech startups can become members and operate with reduced initial investment.

Studio1
THE LINK PILLAR 1NORTH
Studio2
THE LINK PILLAR 1SOUTH
Studio3
THE LINK PILLAR 2
Lab
THE LINKPILLAR1NORTH

TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub Studio1 THE LINKPILLAR 1 NORTH6・7F

"Studio 1" is a large space located on two floors, the 6th and 7th floors of "THE LINKPILLAR 1 NORTH."
The venue is equipped with space that can accommodate various seminars, presentations, workshops, events, and more.

TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub Studio2 THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH 9F

Studio 2 is located on the 9th floor of THE LINK PILLAR 1 SOUTH, adjacent to The University Tokyo GATEWAY Campus.
There are a variety of workspaces available, including Private offices and meeting rooms.

TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub Studio3 THE LINK PILLAR2 4F

"Studio 3" is on the 4th floor of "THE LINK PILLAR 2" and is a facility with two areas.
At this demonstration facility, you can experience the cutting-edge services of member companies.

TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub Lab THE LINK PILLAR1 NORTH 6F

The "Lab" is equipped with experimental equipment necessary for basic research into Enviromental protection, Healthcare services, and other areas.
By becoming a member, deep tech startups can operate with reduced initial investment.

Main software services for members

Events and Networking

You can participate in various member-only events.
We will also promote networking among various members, including domestic and international startups, business companies, local governments, and academia.
Mentoring

You can receive support from experts such as patent attorneys, lawyers, and tax accountants.
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program

We offer various business creation programs by utilizing our fields and networks.
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*Some paid services include hands-on support programs.

FUND Takanawa global co-benefits Fund

Fund Objectives

In addition to supporting the demonstration and brushing up of ideas at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY with the aim of realizing global co-benefits, the fund also aims to provide financial support for social implementation as a venture capital fund integrated with urban development.

Total Amount Managed

Estimated maximum of 5 billion yen
Operation period

10 years
Investment Targets

Domestic and international businesses in the fields of Enviromental protection, Mobility vehicles and Robotics (robots), and Healthcare services
Investment Phase

Early to middle stage

Investment Portfolio

Investors

East Japan Railway Company: To realize the concept of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY as a testing ground for enriching lives for the next 100 years, we will work together with our partners to solve social issues and achieve global co-benefits through proof-of-concept experiments that utilize the city's assets and support provided by funds.

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation: By leveraging our expertise as a trust bank and our comprehensive capabilities as MUFG, we will support startups that are invested in by the Takanawa global co-benefits Fund and participate in PoCs and businesses through the TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY project.

Operator

Global Brain Corporation: By fully utilizing the environment of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, Japan's largest experimental site, I believe there will be a great increase in the possibility of global growth. Global Brain will support this growth in many ways, and we look forward to meeting all of you wonderful startups.