Why KKJ?
Startup Friendly City

Launchpad to success

 KKJ was selected by the national government as a Startup City in 2020.
 This honor was in recognition of KKJ’s efforts to build a strong system to support startups through partnerships between industries, academia and the local government.

Startup ecosystem

 Together with a consortium of companies, financial institutions, universities and government agencies to support startups, KKJ has a number of partners who are willing and able to help startups get down to business.

Mobilizing the power of startups to build up new industries

COMPASS Kokura

 The heartbeat of the entrepreneurial spirit of startups in KKJ, COMPASS Kokura offers more than just physical infrastructure such as co-working spaces and small offices. It also provides invaluable counseling services, dynamic startup events and high-impact acceleration programmes.

COMPASS Kokura

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Size: 3,956.54㎡
Tenants: 197 companies (as of April 2023)
Co-working seats: 100 (contract), 60 (open), virtual seats, team rooms (12)
Small offices: 18 (open to startups in operation for less than 5 years)
Standard offices: 21 (all office space filled)
Meeting rooms: 4
Event space

Propelling Startups to Success