THE INNOVATOR’S
GARAGE
BACKGROUND
The industrial structure of the world is in a dramatic revolutionary period with rapid advancement in the development of technology and utilization of AI, IoT, robots, big data, etc., followed by the creation of a succession of new business models.
It is essential to enhance innovation further by combining different fields and to create new industries so that Central Japan, which has developed as a home to the manufacturing industry, can develop further without falling behind the trends of the times.
Central Japan Economic Federation carries out activities in collaboration with organizations from various industries, academia, and governments for continuous improvement and enhancement of innovation systems in Central Japan.
In July 2019, Central Japan Economic Federation and the City of Nagoya launched “Nagoya Innovator’s Garage” to provide a place for entrepreneurs and enterprises to cooperate in creating new businesses and industries.
In addition, a new Annex floor opened in July 2022 to further increase the enthusiasm and expand the range of activities. Three years after establishment of Innovator’s Garage, Central Japan is entering a new stage.
Offering various events and programs throughout the year, Innovator’s Garage will be a platform which energizes and accelerates innovation in Central Japan.
DISCOVER
THE INNOVATOR’S
GARAGE
Nagoya Innovator's Garage is a membership-based innovation hub established in 2019 by the Central Japan Economic Federation Bureau and the City of Nagoya. It serves as a platform to cultivate a culture of challenge, corporate transformation, and co-vreation among industry, government, and academia. The hub aims to foster an Innovation Creation Ecosystem Central Japan, and to encourage the steady emergence of new industries and values.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
We offer human resource development programs designed to create new ventures and transform existing businesses through co-creation and open innovation.
MENTOR NETWORK
The Central Japan Economic Federation and, the City of Nagoya the governing bodies and a broad network of industry, academia, and government, will support the start-up of new ventures and the acquisition of new partners.
CHALLENGERS PLATFORM
We assist in the continuous process of taking action to start new ventures.
INNOVATION HUB
We provide a platform where entreoreneurs, new business promoters, and diverse stakeholders connect across layers, continuously generating new value and fostering challengers.
CENTRAL JAPAN INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Nagoya Innovator's Garage offers a variety of programs designed to foster an ecosystem in Central Japan that promotes the sustainable creation of new ventures existing businesses through co-creation.
BENEFITS
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New Business Consultation/
Partner AcquisitionWe offer consultations for those who are unsure of what to do. Various expert mentors are available to provide guidance based on the different phases of the industry. We support new businesses through an extensive network that includes industry, government, and academia, such as the Central Japan Economic Federation and the City of Nagoya (the governing bodies).
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Program
ParticipationWe support internal system transformation, encompassing mindset shifts, talent alignment, human resource development, and strategic design enhancement.
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Host an Event
We organize catered social gatherings following events thatninclude both internal and external participants. Our aim is to foster engagement in an open and inviting environment.
Co-Working &
Event Space
PRICING
MEMBER STATUS |
ANNUAL FEE |
NOTE |
| Private | 60,000JPY | Over 18 years old |
| Corporate | 360,000JPY | i.e. Corporation, Foundation |
MEMBER
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Private |
ANNUAL
|
60,000JPY |
NOTE |
Over 18 years old |
MEMBER
|
Corporate |
ANNUAL
|
360,000JPY |
NOTE |
i.e. Corporation, Foundation |
There is a examination of entrance
qualification for each status.
4F FLOOR MAP
- Wi-fi connected
- Barrier-free slope available
Main Uses of 4F
- Various programs, participation in events, organizing your own events
- Members’ co-working space and use for meetings
1 Collaboration Area - East
2 Collaboration Area - West
3 Tiered Seating
4 Presentation Area
5 Reception Area
6 Meeting Area
7 Focus Area
8 Open Kitchen
3F Annex FLOOR MAP
- Wi-fi connected
- Barrier-free slope available
Main Uses of 3F Annex
- Co-creation space with accommodation for people involved with new corporate business, entrepreneurs, and budding startups
- Mentoring in various fields
- Temporary co-working space when events are held on 4F
1 Chat Zone
2 Co-Creation Zone
3 Mentoring Zone
ACCESS
Name |
Nagoya Innovator’s Garage |
Foundation |
July 8th 2019 |
Address |
〒460-0008 |
Open |
Mon. to Fri. 9:30 - 21:30 |
Closed |
Every Sun. |
Access |
Yaba-cho subway station on Meijo Line Sakae subway station on Higashiyama Line/ Meijo Line |