Organization · Accelerator
Open Network Lab
Open Network Lab, also known as Onlab, is Japan's first seed accelerator program, supporting early-stage startups across various sectors including technology and web3. It aims to foster innovation and help startups scale their businesses in Japan and internationally.
Overview
What Open Network Lab does
What Open Network Lab is
Open Network Lab, also known as Onlab, is Japan's first seed accelerator program, supporting early-stage startups across various sectors including technology and web3. It aims to foster innovation and help startups scale their businesses in Japan and internationally.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2010
- Approximate age
- About 16 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Event host · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- March 29, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
Open Network Lab as a funder
Investment thesis
Open Network Lab supports early-stage startups by fostering innovation and providing resources to help them scale, particularly in technology and digital sectors.
Focus narrative
Open Network Lab invests in early-stage startups across various sectors, including technology, biohealth, and web3. The organization provides support through its accelerator programs, which focus on nurturing innovative ideas and helping startups scale their businesses. The geographical focus includes Japan and international markets, particularly for startups looking to expand globally.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Accelerator
- Sectors
- Web3 & Blockchain
- Regions
- Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Dixel Club: A platform that allows users to create NFTs without coding. Boost Health: An AI-driven platform aimed at improving employee mental health and productivity. Kanjyo: A decentralized payroll system that facilitates salary payments in cryptocurrency. Draw2Earn: An on-chain NFT platform that allows users to mint NFTs based on their drawings.
Capability profile
Open Network Lab as a program host
Program thesis
Open Network Lab, also known as Onlab, is a seed accelerator program based in Japan. It was founded to support startups and foster innovation in various sectors.
Focus narrative
Open Network Lab invests in early-stage startups across various sectors, including technology, biohealth, and web3. The organization focuses on nurturing innovative ideas and helping startups scale their businesses, with a geographical focus on Japan and international markets.
Value and support
Open Network Lab offers support through its accelerator programs, providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to help startups grow and succeed in their respective markets.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed
- Sectors
- Web3 & Blockchain
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include Dixel Club, a platform for creating NFTs without coding; Boost Health, an AI-driven platform for improving employee mental health; Kanjyo, a decentralized payroll system for cryptocurrency payments; and Draw2Earn, an NFT platform for minting drawings.
Capability profile
Open Network Lab as an event host
Event focus
Open Network Lab invests in early-stage startups across various sectors, including technology, biohealth, and web3. The organization provides support through its accelerator programs, which focus on nurturing innovative ideas and helping startups scale their businesses. The geographical focus includes Japan and international markets, particularly for startups looking to expand globally.
Format narrative
Open Network Lab offers several programs, including the Onlab Seed Accelerator, Onlab Open Innovation, Onlab FUKUOKA, Onlab HOKKAIDO, and onlab web3, which provide support and resources for startups.
Participant value
Open Network Lab aims to create a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurs and startups, providing them with the necessary support to innovate and grow.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- demo-day and pitch-night
- Modality
- in-person
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Accepting
- Next event location
- Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Sectors
- Web3 & Blockchain
Capability profile
Open Network Lab as a publisher
Editorial focus
Open Network Lab, also known as Onlab, is a seed accelerator program based in Japan. It was founded to support startups and foster innovation in various sectors. The organization aims to create a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurs and startups, particularly in the technology and digital sectors.
Audience value
Open Network Lab provides support through its accelerator programs, focusing on nurturing innovative ideas and helping startups scale their businesses, particularly in technology, biohealth, and web3 sectors.
Format and cadence
- Content formats
- newsletter and blog
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Founders
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
Open Network Lab offers several programs including the Onlab Seed Accelerator, Onlab Open Innovation, Onlab FUKUOKA, Onlab HOKKAIDO, and onlab web3. They also publish the ONLAB JOURNAL and a newsletter for updates.
Notable coverage
Notable portfolio companies include Dixel Club, Boost Health, Kanjyo, and Draw2Earn, showcasing a range of innovative solutions from NFTs to AI-driven health platforms.
Common questions
What to know about Open Network Lab
Upseed classifies Open Network Lab under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, event host, and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 29, 2026
Known limits
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