A 3-month nonprofit acceleration program organized by ATR Kyoto connecting global startups to Japan's corporate ecosystem for proof-of-concept partnerships.
KGAP+ (Keihanna Global Acceleration Program Plus) is a nonprofit 3-month acceleration program organized by ATR (Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International) in Keihanna Science City, Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 2019, it helps innovative startups establish collaborations with leading Japanese organizations through PoC and pilot tests. Since launch, 8 batches have welcomed 117 startups from 13 countries, achieving a 72% corporate matching rate and 4.5/5 participant satisfaction. Program duration: 3 months.