CIC Japan G.K.

CIC is a global leader in operating innovation campuses that support the growth of entrepreneurs and startups. Since opening its first location in Massachusetts, USA, in 1999, CIC has developed its own methodology for providing office spaces and now operates more than 90,000 square meters of shared workspaces, wet labs, and event spaces across the United States, Europe, and Asia. By offering the optimal environment for startup growth at each of its locations, CIC has contributed to the success of over 10,000 diverse startups—both for-profit and non-profit—that are tackling challenges ranging from local issues to global-scale problems.

In Asia, CIC launched its first location, CIC Tokyo, in 2020 and opened its second loacation, CIC Fukuoka in 2025. Looking ahead, CIC will continue to actively expand its support for the rapidly growing startup ecosystem across the region.

CIC offers: 
1. Comfortable, flexible office solutions 
2. Open and transparent, all-inclusive, welcoming community of brilliant innovators and supporters 
3. A platform to connects people and ultimately stimulate innovation. 
We aim to build and foster a local innovation ecosystem, the likes of which Japan has never seen before.

MISSION
An innovation base designed specifically for entrepreneurs
CIC Japan has supported the growth of many startups with our comfortable, flexible workspaces and access to countless resources. Our strong sense of community and our connections worldwide provide clients with global networking opportunities. Around the world, CIC is full of entrepreneurs working to address extraordinary questions and challenges. By creating a vibrant environment for them, we hope to not only generate economic value, but also fulfill our mission of improving and fixing the world through innovation.

CONCEPT

THE BEST WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH A HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE ATMOSPHERE.

At CIC, you focus on growing your business while we take care of the rest. We provide high-quality, flexible office and coworking spaces, as well as stocked community kitchens, unmetered access to conference rooms, enterprise-grade internet services, printing and copying, phones, high-end furniture, operational and technical support, concierge services, perks and wellness offerings, and much more. Clients have access to hundreds of diverse entrepreneurs, service providers, investors, and mentors, while CIC-supported events draw thousands of innovators from across the global startup community to CIC.

• Private Office

Whether you are a single-person company, a growing startup, or an innovation arm of a larger corporation, we will work with you throughout your time at CIC to ensure that your dedicated workspace fits your ever-changing needs. We have space options in a wide array of sizes, which makes moving inside CIC easy.

• Co-Working

For smaller teams of entrepreneurs looking for fluid, open workspace, our coworking space provides an accessible option to tap into CIC's broader networks while working within a vibrant, welcoming community of fellow innovators.

• Co-Working

For smaller teams of entrepreneurs looking for fluid, open workspace, our coworking space provides an accessible option to tap into CIC's broader networks while working within a vibrant, welcoming community of fellow innovators.

INNOVATION COMMUNITY
With our central focus on people and relationships, CIC seeks to build a dynamic, diverse, global innovation community. Our community is built of brilliant individuals from various background and geographic origins: entrepreneurs, investors, government groups, local organizations, venture-supporting professionals, students, researchers, and more. In addition, CIC works closely with Venture Café to establish an inclusive environment to reach more people.

OUR FACILITY AND AMENITIES
We provide premium workspace and services available for use 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Private office and co-working space
• Fully-stocked kitchen (With drinks, snacks, etc.)
• Conference rooms / Event space
• Massage room
• Shower room
• Nursing room
• Sports & Relaxation room

GLOBAL NETWORK
CIC has established locations in 10 cities worldwide, primarily in Europe and the United States, with CIC Tokyo being its first base in Asia. In 2025, CIC opened its second Asian location, CIC Fukuoka. CIC also offers services that connect its various locations, supporting Japanese startups expanding overseas as well as international startups establishing bases in Japan.
Additionally, Venture Café, CIC’s sister organization, operates globally and hosts international events.

SERVICE

OUR COMMUNITIES

CIC builds dynamic, diverse, global innovation communities to support entrepreneurs in changing the world. Our community is built of brilliant individuals from various background and geographic origins: entrepreneurs, investors, government groups, local organizations, venture-supporting professionals, students, researchers, and more. 

• CIC Community

One of the most appealing things about CIC is that our mission lies at the very essence of innovation communities. We organize and promote a wide range of events, including events related to business, technology, and wellness. Our clients have access to hundreds of resources to stimulate constructive conversations, meaningful connections, and successful collaborations.

• Venture Café Tokyo / Fukuoka

Our sister organization, Venture Café (VC), shares a like-minded mission: “connecting innovators to make things happen.” VC holds a weekly event, called the “Thursday Gathering” at each CIC campus, which are open to anyone interested. VC expanded to regions beyond Tokyo and Fukuoka, including Tsukuba and Nagoya. VC makes up the largest innovation community in Japan with a cumulative annual total of more than 15,000 expected participants.

• Innovation Hubs

CIC is working to develop an innovation center that meets industry-specific needs. Our US locations have built hubs for fields like life science (LabCentral), robotics (MassRobotics), aging society (AGENCY). Likewise, CIC Japan will create an environment that aligns with booming industries of the future.