Softopia Japan supports people and companies that challenges the future. Examples include providing support for offices to start businesses using information technology, sales channel expansion in Gifu Prefecture, establishing an educational branch for your staffs, relocating to Ogaki City.
This is a rental office space for companies that research, develop or support IT-related technologies such as video and communication technologies using computer technology.
Softopia Japan Rental Office Benefits
Tenant Company Support Center is set up in the center to support the tenant companies' businesses. There, the support advisors provide management consultation, introduction to experts, information on various funds and financial aids, and various support services such as business-matching and public relations promotion. In Ogaki city, where Softopia is located, there is a financial aid program for Softopia Japan tenant companies to support their business.
For those who are aiming to found a startup company, we hold workshops about management, sales channel development, finance, accounting, human resource development, etc., and support the company’s establishment.
Business diagnostics
Experts visit regularly to diagnose business activities and provide advice. In addition, we provide weekly business consultations with our small and medium enterprise management consultants.
Guidance about various financial aid programs
We will introduce financial aid programs provided by various organizations, such as the national government, Gifu Prefecture, Ogaki City, and Ogaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Business Matching
We provide business plan presentation and exhibition opportunities (financial aid for displaying in exhibitions and joint exhibition support) to support business collaboration, business activities, etc.
We provide support for public relations activities by installing electronic billboards and posters to promote and introduce each company's products.
OKB Softopia Japan Fund (The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, Ltd.)
OKB Softopia Japan Fund
To improve Softopia Japan's appeal and revitalize the region, we invested 300 million yen in companies expected to continue to develop and grow their businesses.
*General business companies that have a rental history in the Softopia Japan facility or area, and are expected to develop and grow their businesses. In addtion,general business companies established by the Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS) graduates are eligible.
Facilities
Support center for tenant companies
The support center for tenant companies assists their business from various angles. This center has a permanently resident business support advisors. This is to meet the various needs according to each venture's growth stage, such as guidance on various financial aids, management consultations, and introduction to experts.
Foundation Support Room (Business Incubation Room)
With its auxiliary facilities (shower room, meeting room, dream lounge, etc.) to support corporate activities, the Business Incubation Room is a facility for startup-level ventures aiming to succeed as entrepreneurs. In addition, small and medium enterprise management consultants provide individual consultations every Monday. Monthly rent is from 12,100 yen (excluding utility fees). That way, the clients can rent the place at a low price. Internet connection is available in all rooms.
Business Incubation Room (in Dream Core)
Office for Rent (Technology Development Office)
This is an ultramodern office room for a wide range of companies that conduct IT-related business, online shops, and temporary employee placement. The client can also attend skill improvement training, such as business manner courses and sales training.
Technology Development Office (Photo: Center Building)
Sopia Flats (Gifu Prefecture special rental house)
Sopia Flats, located on the Workshop 24 upper floor in the Softopia Japan area, is safe, secure, and comfortable for living. Free internet Service is also available in all rooms.
Single household residencysingle and family residency
Sopia Cabin (Private accommodation)
This accommodation is located on the 7th floor of Workshop 24. A reservation is required in advance. This is for the private use only, used by one group per day, and is appropriate for employee training and training camps, etc. In addition, at the Emergency Control Center located on the 2nd floor of Workshop 24, staff in charge is stationed 24 hours a day, so you can feel secure.
With the cooperation of Times 24 Co., Ltd., the Softopia Japan Center provides car-sharing services to support business activities of the tenant companies and reduce corporate expenses.
