京都iCAP (京都大学イノベーションキャピタル) is a venture capital firm that aims to commercialize the knowledge (including research achievements and technologies) of researchers affiliated with Kyoto University. Established in December 2014 with 100% investment from Kyoto University, the company provides investment and other support to businesses focused on the commercialization of research. For detailed information about investment, click here.

To view the list of investment recipients, click here. As part of its startup creation support, Kyoto iCAP operates the ECC-iCAP program for aspiring businesspersons and the EIR-iCAP program for visiting entrepreneurs. ECC-iCAP is a platform for researchers and businesspersons to connect and challenge university startups, while EIR-iCAP is a program aimed at spin-out entrepreneurship with members of the venture capital community.

Discover various stories about the relationships between supported companies and Kyoto iCAP in the Embark story series. Kyoto iCAP is a venture capital firm established as a 100% subsidiary of Kyoto University, a world-leading research institution, with the purpose of contributing to the creation of next-generation industries by utilizing the research achievements of Kyoto University through investment activities. For more information about the company, team introductions, and recruitment, click here.

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