The role of "Kansai Startup Mashups" is to support the birth of unicorn companies from the Kansai region by creating a startup ecosystem for the Expo 2025 and beyond, through maximizing the synergy of the unique cultures of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.

• Osaka, home to many companies in a wide range of sectors, including deep tech.
• Kyoto, a city of startups backed by universities and research institutes.
• Kobe, where it is easy to focus on the healthcare area and conduct social experiments.

The three cities coming together will allow the circle of collaboration and support that universities, companies, and government are engaged in. We aim to promote the presence of Kansai startups to domestic and international investors and create new synergy in startups through the exchange of cutting-edge technology and global wisdom in Kansai, a region rich in long-lived companies.


Make Kansai a place of connection for the hard-working entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and all the people who want to support the process.