Yokohama innovation body linking companies, universities, government and citizens.
🇯🇵 Queen's Square Yokohama, 2-3-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan · Founded 2021
Yokohama Future Organization (横浜未来機構) is a voluntary association set up on 31 March 2021 to promote innovation across Yokohama. It brings companies, universities, government and citizens together through business matching, demonstration projects and commercialisation support. It describes three roles: network building and matching, promoting innovation, and area management for innovation. It runs the annual YOXO FESTIVAL and member projects, and its site lists TECH HUB YOKOHAMA, a support hub for tech startups, among its city operations.
The organisation accepts membership applications from companies, educational institutions and research organisations that share its aims. It runs an open call for exhibitors for YOXO FESTIVAL 2027, with applications closing on 20 October 2026.
Membership for organisations that want to co-create innovation in Yokohama.
Who it's for: Large companies, SMEs, universities, research bodies and startups
An urban innovation festival in the Minato Mirai district where the public can try new technology and ideas.
Who it's for: Companies, startups, academic institutions, creators and citizens
Themed projects where members work together on demonstrations and new business.
Who it's for: Member organisations
Members are large companies, small and medium-sized companies, educational and research institutions, and startups. The city government takes part as a special member.
