Tonomachi KING SKYFRONT Cluster Division
The Tonomachi KING SKYFRONT Cluster Division, in cooperation with Kawasaki City and other related parties, has formed an open innovation ecosystem in the life science fields at the KING SKYFRONT facility, and is working to promote various initiatives to create new value for the region.
The specific initiatives are as follows:
(1) Operation of the KING SKYFRONT Cluster Management Committee, which is a consultative body of local institutions; and planning/coordination to promote cooperation between local institutions
(2) Service as a contact point to introduce KING SKYFRONT visitors to onsite institutions, and provide them with information about the local area
(3) Engaging in domestic and international public relations regarding the latest trends and research activities of local institutions in order to enhance the value of the area
(4) Area-wide collaborations to promote exchanges among domestic and international bases for industry and business, with a focus on biotechnology and life sciences
(5) Commercialization support for effective business matching by investigating the seeds and needs of companies and academia
(6) Support for startup companies with early commercialization since FY2022 by establishing and operating research laboratories and shared offices