On May 22, 2026, D-0.held the kickoff event for its second cohort.
D-0. is a platform designed to help turn early-stage research, technology, knowledge, and practices into businesses that can reach society. Participants begin with their own questions and ideas, and work toward future venture creation through dialogue, learning, prototyping, and validation.
The kickoff brought together the second cohort participants, mentors, partners, and other members of the D-0. community. The event introduced the overall concept of D-0. and the direction of this year’s program. Participants also had the opportunity to share their interests and questions with one another, creating a starting point for new relationships and collaboration.
For the second cohort, D-0. is expanding its support structure across Japan and Singapore. In Japan, Hamano Products Co., Ltd. and Musashino Art University have newly joined the program. In Singapore, Vidacity and ACE.SG have also joined as new partners. Together, they will support participants from multiple perspectives, including prototyping, creative expression, validation, and connections to entrepreneurial communities.
Over the next year, D-0. will work with each participant to deepen their questions, give shape to their ideas, and take the first steps toward building new value for society.
