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Kyoto Prefecture Keihanna Venture Center in Kansai Science City
Kyoto Prefectural Government is currently promoting the Kyoto IT Bazaar Framework as a way to promote large scale industrial innovation and development in the southern part of the prefecture. The Keihanna Plaza in the Kansai Science City has an active incubation business center. This will be a strong center for innovation and venture capital related businesses.
http://www.ki21.jp/jigyo/venture_center/ (Japanese) 
Katsura Innovation Park
City of Kyoto is currently establishing the Katsura Innovation Park, next to the Katsura campus of Kyoto University (home to the Department of Engineering, Information Technology, the International Assimilative Creation Center, and other important institutions). The Katsura Innovation Park plays a vital role in the “Kyoto Environment Nano Cluster” appointed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Two major institutions, the JST Innovation Plaza Kyoto for supporting application of the research result to the local industry and venture business started from universities, and Kyoto University Katsura Campus Venture Plaza for creating new industry using the latest academic achievements and nurturing venture businesses, are already operating. In addition, a special area covering about 1.9 ha is ready for domestic and foreign companies by providing fund and other supports.
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/sankan/sanshin/katsura.html (Japanese)
Kyoto Research Park (KRP)
Kyoto Research Park is located close to Kyoto Station. Currently about 250 companies, research institutions and administrative organizations are operating here. Excellent research laboratories and office space are available for rent. Current primary research activities being carried out at the park include chemistry, biotechnology, and semiconductor production.In addition, some governmental projects organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (NEDO) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology are based at KRP.
http://www.krp.co.jp/english/index.html (English)
Land for Research Laboratories and Plants
In addition to the facilities above, there are many suitable sites for research laboratories and plants located all across Kyoto Prefecture.
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/sangyo/1182406901344.html (Japanese)
Maizuru 21 Building
The Maizuru 21 Building is located in the port of Maizuru which is the entrance port to the Kyoto and the Kansai region on the JapanSea. The building has office space and conference rooms to support trade businesses and offer trade business infrastructure as well as a comfortable working environment to meet various business needs.
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/trade/index.html (Japanese)
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