Partner of Okinawa Institute of Science & Technology
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Okinawa Institute of Science & technology
No. 1 ranked research institute in Asia
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100,000+
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Our Portfolio
Our portfolio showcases a diverse range of innovative startups spanning health & age tech, future of work, blue economy, and sustainable living.



Discover our community's journey through founder stories, portfolio milestones, and upcoming gatherings.
Building community through knowledge-sharing sessions, networking opportunities, and founder meetups across Yokohama and Okinawa.
OIST-Lifetime Startup Elevate
Feb 28, 2025, 9:00 PM
Startup Elevate 2025 is an invite-only 2-day international conference that connects world-class deep tech startups with leading investors.
Discover insights and updates from our portfolio companies as they transform breakthrough research into real-world impact.

University of the Ryukyus and Lifetime Ventures Sign MOU to Accelerate University-Based Startups in Okinawa
University of the Ryukyus and Lifetime Ventures Sign MOU to Accelerate University-Based Startups in Okinawa

Ryosuke Kimura, General Partner of Lifetime Ventures, appointed as a Director of JVCA
Ryosuke Kimura, General Partner of Lifetime Ventures, has been appointed as a director of JVCA. He aims to contribute insights from deeptech, OIST collaboration, and regional innovation to Japan’s startup ecosystem.

Okinawa’s innovation ecosystem coming closer together with the OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund; The Okinawa Development Finance and Development Bank of Japan participated in the fund
Okinawa’s innovation ecosystem coming closer together with the OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund; The Okinawa Development Finance and Development Bank of Japan participated in the fund






