ATOMica Launches Slack Community "knot CAMPUS" for University Incubation Personnel on April 1, 2026

ATOMica Inc. (Headquarters: Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture; Co-CEOs: Mizuki Shimada, Kazuki Nambara; hereinafter "ATOMica") will launch "knot CAMPUS," a Slack community for university personnel involved in incubation nationwide, starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

"knot CAMPUS" is an online community designed to connect university stakeholders nationwide and create an ecosystem for knowledge sharing. It facilitates the sharing of the latest case studies and practical knowledge related to industry-academia-government collaboration, joint research, and entrepreneurship development, transcending university boundaries. Leveraging ATOMica's expertise in community building, cultivated through the planning and operation of over 60 co-working spaces nationwide (as of April 2026), the platform aims to foster a nationwide network of "mutual reliance" among university personnel.

■ Service Establishment Background

In recent years, societal expectations for universities have evolved. While research and education remain core, expectations now extend to improving "earning power," "solving social issues," and more. Against this backdrop, many universities are considering various measures, including the establishment of incubation facilities, to meet these expectations. However, university staff responsible for these initiatives often operate with small teams and face common challenges such as "wanting to know examples from other universities," "having no one to consult with," and "struggling with event planning and operation." These issues are difficult to resolve within individual universities, necessitating information sharing and knowledge accumulation through inter-university connections.

ATOMica has received numerous such requests from university stakeholders while supporting the operation of incubation facilities and program planning in collaboration with several universities. Leveraging this knowledge and nationwide network, ATOMica is launching "knot CAMPUS" as a specialized community to connect university personnel.

■ "knot CAMPUS" Service Overview

• Service Name: "knot CAMPUS"

  The name embodies the meaning of "KNOTting (connecting) CAMPUSes (universities)." It extends ATOMica's core philosophy of "listening to each individual's WISH (wishes, concerns, consultations) and KNOTting them with the optimal partner" to building relationships that transcend university boundaries.

• Target Audience

  Faculty and staff involved in the operation of incubation facilities, industry-academia-government collaboration, promotion of joint research, and entrepreneurship education at universities nationwide.

• Platform

  Slack

• Launch Date

  Wednesday, April 1, 2026

• Participation Fee

  Free

• How to Apply

  Please apply using the application form below.
  https://forms.gle/8ioXH6GPvBvrnkYC8

• Homepage

  https://knotcampus.studio.site

■ Three Features of "knot CAMPUS"

1. Access to initiatives and event information from other universities

Based on regular information dissemination from university hubs planned and operated by ATOMica, this platform can be utilized by university personnel to share their own initiatives. It is a community for sharing cutting-edge information on the planning and operation of incubation facilities, from sharing co-creation examples to disseminating event information and tips for daily hub management.

2. Inspection and Exchange Events

ATOMica will regularly host events for inspecting and exchanging ideas at university hubs planned and operated by ATOMica. This provides direct exposure to nationwide incubation case studies and opportunities to interact directly with staff from other universities.

3. Consultation Service for ATOMica Staff

This service can be used as a consultation point for various incubation-related concerns, such as not knowing where to start or who to consult. ATOMica staff, including over 250 community managers nationwide, will partner with incubation personnel operating with small teams to support their hub and program management.

▼ For those facing these challenges:

• Limited budget for operating incubation facilities

• Want to know about incubation examples from other universities but cannot obtain information

• No one around to consult about incubation operations

• Difficulty in collaborating with internal university staff and faculty

• Lack of expertise in event planning and operation

"knot CAMPUS" aims to be a place to solve these common challenges faced by university personnel by connecting them with colleagues nationwide.

■ About ATOMica Inc.

ATOMica Inc. (pronounced: Atomica) is a 6-year-old startup company that operates social co-working® businesses nationwide with the mission of "increasing relationships of mutual reliance." To continuously listen to all wishes and connect people, the company produces and operates co-working facilities from scratch for various partners, including corporations, local governments, universities, and local communities, who own spaces. Centered around community managers stationed at each facility, ATOMica goes beyond the role of co-working spaces as mere locations to create communities and develop towns that sustainably generate encounters, exchanges, and co-creation. Currently, it operates over 60 facilities nationwide (as of April 2026). Selected for the 2025 edition of "Toyo Keizai's Amazing Ventures 100."
※As of April 2026

■ Company Overview
Company Name: ATOMica Inc. (Atomica)
Established: April 5, 2019
Representatives: Co-CEOs Mizuki Shimada, Kazuki Nambara
Location: THE E.A.S.T. Nihonbashi Itchome, Nihonbashi Itchome Mitsui Building 5F, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Tokyo Office)
Business Description: Social co-working® business, including the establishment, planning, and operational support of co-working spaces, planning and operation of industry-academia collaborative projects, and human resource development and matching in the DX/CX domains through communities.
Corporate Website: https://atomica.co.jp
Community Manager Special Website: https://atomica-communitymanager.com