Fundraising FoxSTATION Ai
AcceleratorNagoya · Pre-Seed–Seed
Also known as STATION Ai株式会社
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Investment thesis
Created jointly by SoftBank and Aichi Prefecture, STATION Ai operates a large open innovation facility in Nagoya aimed at strengthening Japan's startup ecosystem. It supports entrepreneurs, students, and established companies by offering startup guidance and consultation, office and co-working space, a networking community, and various startup acceleration programs. The hub also runs open innovation initiatives connecting startups with corporate and academic partners, hosts over 100 events monthly, and facilitates proof-of-concept projects, product demonstrations, and co-creation efforts spanning manufacturing, deep tech, physical AI, and robotics.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does STATION Ai invest at?
- STATION Ai invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does STATION Ai focus on?
- STATION Ai focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is STATION Ai located?
- STATION Ai is headquartered in Nagoya, JP.
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