ABOUT STC3
STC3 is the perfect place for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses to set up an office in Kyoto. It is located on the 8th floor of the ASTEM building, 5 minutes'walk from JR Tambaguchi Station, with views of Kyoto Tower and the city.
STC3 is the perfect place for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses to set up an office in Kyoto. It is located on the 8th floor of the ASTEM building, 5 minutes'walk from JR Tambaguchi Station, with views of Kyoto Tower and the city.
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STC3 is a shared office and coworking space designed for those interested in entrepreneurship, planning to start a business in the future, or looking for a base for their operations after launching.With our space, you can open an office with a low initial cost. The monthly membership fee is 11,000 yen for a general member (admission fee is an additional 11,000 yen).
| General Member | StB Member | Daytime Membership | |
| Usage time | 24 hours a day, 365 days a year | 24 hours a day, 365 days a year | Weekdays: 9:30-17:30 (*1) |
| Monthly Fee | 11,000 yen/month | 11,000 yen/month | 5,500 yen/month (*2) |
| Admission fee (first time only) | 11,000 yen | 11,000 yen | － |
| Tuition | plus 16,500 yen/month | － | |
| Number of ID cards issued | For 2 people | For 2 people | － |
*1) Available only from 9:30 to 17:30 on weekdays. Not available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
*2) Daytime membership contracts are renewed in three-month increments.
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STC3 is operated by ASTEM/RI.
ASTEM/RI is a public interest incorporated foundation that has been supporting Kyoto City’s industrial development for many years as an affiliated organization of Kyoto City.
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All general members can register STC3's address as their official business address. Having a business address within Kyoto Research Park enhances your company's credibility. All general members are assigned dedicated mailboxes to receive their mail.
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STC3 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Here, you will find the everything you need to set up your business. Meeting spaces are available, and you can reserve them for use.
Wi-Fi, a copy machine, a meeting monitors and a whiteboard are also available.
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STC3 offers various seminars on entrepreneurship, Allowong you to start your business while learning.
ASTEM/RI, which operates STC3, implements numerous programs to support start-ups in Kyoto City. Members can receive various types of appropriate support.
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STC3 is a “certified coworking space” recognized by Kyoto Prefecture under the Startup Visa Program. Startup visa holders are entitled to free membership at STC3 for a maximum of one year.
For more information about the startup visa, please visit the website of Kyoto Overseas Business Center (also JETRO Kyoto).
