Keio University and BizReach Form Partnership to Create World-Class Deep Tech Startups, Launching the "Keio Version of the EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) Model"- Matching Researchers with World-Changing Research Results with Professional Business Talent to Lead Entrepreneurship -

December 15, 2022

Keio University

BizReach, Inc.

Keio University (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kohei Ito; hereinafter "Keio University") and BizReach, Inc. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Tetsuya Sakai; hereinafter "BizReach") formed a partnership agreement on December 15, 2022, with the aim of supporting the creation of new future industries.

Through this partnership, Keio University and BizReach will establish the "Keio version of the EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) model" to match researchers whose research results have the potential to change the world with professional business talent who can lead entrepreneurship, and support the launch of deep tech startups originating from Keio University.

Through this initiative, both parties will promote the creation of world-class startups that can succeed globally in the future, and Keio University aims to create 300 startups by 2026.

For the full press release, please see below.

Reference: Establishment of the Startup Division, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Keio University.pdf

Reference: Introduction of the Keio University Startup Community Program.pdf