Source: Peatix

"I want to start something new." "I'm looking for a base of operations." "What is an incubation center really like?"
For those people, we will be holding a casual open session where you can learn about two of the most popular facilities at once: CIC Tokyo and SHIBUYA QWS. In addition to introducing the features and services of both facilities, we will welcome guest Kaito Nishimura, a QWS graduate and CIC member, who will share his real-life experiences. In the second half of the session, there will also be a Q&A session and a tour of QWS, so please feel free to ask any questions or get in touch.

Event Summary
Date and time: Tuesday, November 25th, 18:00-19:30
(Registration begins at 17:45 / Explanation: approximately 1 hour / Q&A and tour: approximately 30 minutes)
Location: SHIBUYA QWS Cross Park
(SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE 15th floor)
Cost: Free
Capacity: 30 people
Application: Apply in advance via Peatix

Program Details
・Introduction to CIC Tokyo and SHIBUYA QWS facilities
・Guest talk (Kaito Nishimura, CEO of Rainbow, Full Moon and Co., Ltd.)
・Questions and answers, individual consultations, and a tour of QWS (only for those who wish to do so)

Recommended for:
・Those who are interested in incubation facilities
- People who are thinking about starting a business or launching a project
・People who have heard of CIC and QWS but are wondering what they are actually like?

Guest Speakers
Kaito Nishimura, CEO of Rainbow and Full Moon Co., Ltd.

Born in 1998 in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture.
While attending Hosei University, he worked in marketing at Recruit Co., Ltd., where he implemented measures to attract customers and improve customer satisfaction for StudySapuri. In 2020, he joined Apple Japan, LLC. He participated in the Pride at Apple team and planned company-wide I&D initiatives. He also sponsored TRP2023 and contributed to promoting I&D initiatives externally. He was also involved in marketing initiatives aimed at students, promoting iPads and MacBooks. In 2022, he was selected by SHIBUYA QWS and MAKERS UNIVERSITY. He founded Rainbow, Full Moon and Co., Ltd. on April 20, 2023. He has organized TikTok marketing and offline events specifically for Gen Z, and continues to do so to this day. He has spoken at TEDx (how to turn social issues into entertainment)

About CIC Tokyo

An innovation launch pad created for entrepreneurs
CIC is a global innovation center founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1999. CIC Tokyo is one of Japan's largest innovation centers, and since opening in October 2020, it has been collaborating with partners around the world to form communities and provide entrepreneurs with the networks they need.
CIC is filled with entrepreneurs working to find solutions to problems around the world. The solutions they find not only generate economic value as businesses, but also create jobs and opportunities for people, and solve various social issues.

CIC Tokyo websitehttps://jp.cic.com/
CIC Japan 5th Anniversary Brochurehttps://jp.cic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CIC_Japan_5th_Anniversary.pdf

About SHIBUYA QWS
SHIBUYA QWS is a co-creation facility where diverse people can come together and interact, aiming to generate ideas and new businesses that lead to social value. Since its opening in November 2019, QWS has offered unique programs and supported over 420 startups and projects that are striving to create new social value that has not yet existed. Some startups and projects have already implemented their ideas and received funding from multiple angel investors and venture capitalists.

SHIBUYA QWS homepage https://shibuya-qws.com/
SHIBUYA QWS Annual Report 2024　https://shibuya-qws.com/topics/annual2024/

Regarding the content of your responses, including personal information
The personal information you provide will be managed in accordance with SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE, Ltd.'s personal information management regulations, and will be disposed of in an appropriate manner after use.
https://shibuya-qws.com/privacy-policy

About the information listed for this event
Information regarding speakers and the program will be updated as changes or additional decisions are made.

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