About Special Membership
Special Membership
Open Innovation Springs from Social Networks
Our special members include universities in Japan and abroad, new businesses and those that support them, industry organizations, startup, researchers, and entrepreneurial students, all with some kind of connection to the life-sciences. Together, these institutions and individuals constitute the LINK-J network.
Special members have access to a suite of benefits.
Current Special Members
543 in total
(as of May 1, 2022)
Membership
A
Business with 101 or more employees
66
Membership
B
Startup, non-profit organizations, and academia
346
Membership
C
Individuals
131
For details on LINK-J Special Members, please check the List of Special Members.
Special Membership Type
Please choose from the following three types of special membership.
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| (1) Special Membership A (Corporation) |
Corporations with 101 or more employees | ¥100,000 | ¥500,000 | Ten cards*1 |
| (2) Special Membership B (Corporation) |
(i) Corporations with 100 or fewer employees (ii) Non-profit organizations (Independent administrative agency, national research and development agency, administrative agencies, educational corporations, general corporations, public benefit corporations, social welfare corporations, quasi-public bodies of diplomatic missions in Japan and other such institutions) | ¥30,000 | ¥120,000 | Five cards*2 |
| (3) Special Membership C (Individual) |
(i) Doctors, Company related persons or employees, and other individuals (ii) Related persons or employees of non-profit organizations that correspond to special membership B (iii) University students and graduate students | ¥2,000 | ¥30,000 ¥5,000 ¥3,000 | One card |
*1: Up to 20 paid membership cards can be additionally issued.
*2: Up to 15 paid membership cards can be additionally issued.
Special Member Benefits
Here are 4 of the services provided to special members.
Networking & Collaboration Service
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①Participation in Events (Special Members' Price)
Special members are entitled to special members' prices when participating in paid events and programs organized by LINK-J. Example: LINK-J & UC San Diego Joint Webinar Networking Talk The Frontiers of Drug Discovery Special |
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②Participation in Member Networking Events
We provide the chance to network with other members and supporters. Example: Member's Meetup Networking with Supporters Year-end Party Special |
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③Participation in Premium Events (Special Members' Price)
We provide the chance to participate in events abroad and opportunities to network with VIPs. Example: LINK-J Breakfast Meeting Special |
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④Hosting Joint Events (Fees apply)
Special members may organize events in collaboration with LINK-J to promote their business. Example: Collaborative Events Special |
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Grow & Support Service
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①Communication Support
We will introduce you to the members and sponsors in the LINK-J network and facilitate your communication.
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②LINK-J Supporter Discussions, Advice, and Consultation
Special members have the opportunity to consult LINK-J supporters who are very knowledgeable in a variety of fields such as entrepreneurship, research and development, business management, and legal and financial matters. Example: Out of the Box Consulting(*includes experts other than our supporters) Special |
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③Priority Pass to Matching Events
We match VCs and startups, startups and young researchers, etc., who can benefit from each other. Example: Career Forum Advanced Therapy Showcase Genesis Special |
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Promoting Service
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①Notification of Events & Programs
Special members may advertise events and programs on LINK-J's website, email newsletters, digital signages, and more.
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②Promotion through Press Releases
Special members may post information on the LINK-J website to promote their business to the members in LINK-J's network(*).
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③Promote Company/Organization Name on List of Members
Your company/organization name will be listed on our List of Special Members and pamphlets.
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④Posting Information on LINK-J Forums
Special members may create posts on LINK-J forums for the purpose of hiring talent, pitching business ideas, etc.
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⑤Interviews
We interview special members to ask about their business and the reason they started the business, releasing the interview as an article to promote their business. Example: Startup Interview Special |
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⑥PR Strategy Seminars (Special Members' Price)
We help members acquire know-hows in Public Relations, including how to handle press releases. Example: PR Strategy Seminar Special |
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⑦Advertise
Special Members can place advertisements on the LINK-J website. Special |
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Spaces to Interact
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①Communication Lounges for Special Members Only
Special members may enter communication lounges set up at our facilities. A special card is required to enter.
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②Use of Conference Rooms (Special Members' Price)
Special members may use our conference rooms to organize their own events or events jointly hosted with LINK-J.
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③Use of Meeting Rooms (Special Members' Price)
Special members may use them for meetings or interviews. Available at certain facilities Special |
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④Full Reservation of Communication Lounges (Special Members' Price)
May be used for social gatherings or parties.
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⑤Use of Temporary Working Room (Special Members' Price)
Special members may make daily bookings to use private meeting rooms for extended periods during long business trips or for the purpose of individual duties.
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Click here for details on meeting room specifications and usage feesLife Science Building Series