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Open the door to your next opportunity.

Connecting Japan and the U.S. through business, innovation, and learning.

TURN IDEAS INTO ACTION

Business.
Innovation.
Learning.

Scientific understanding.
Bilingual communication.
Hands-on coordination.
Intercultural understanding

WHAT WE DO

Across borders.
From possibility to progress.

We help companies, universities, and research organizations develop opportunities, build relationships,
and carry projects forward between Japan and the United States.

01 / BUSINESS

Business development & technology commercialization

Find opportunities and build the relationships needed to pursue them.

– Market and application research
– Partner identification and outreach
– Technical evaluation coordination
– Ongoing business development support

02 / EDUCATION

Education & global exchange

Create purposeful learning experiences across cultures.

– Customized study-abroad programs
– Coordination with universities and
　institutions
– Training and educational visits
– Program logistics and on-site support

03 / COMMUNICATION

Bilingual project support

Keep people, information, and practical work connected.

– Japanese–English interpretation
– Technical document translation
– Meeting preparation and coordination
– Cross-border project follow-through

OUR APPROACH

A partner in the work,
from the first conversation.

01 Understand

Start with your objectives, the technical and cultural context, and what a useful next step looks like.

02 Connect

Identify relevant people and organizations, prepare the conversation, and help establish a shared understanding.

03 Carry it forward

Stay involved through communication, coordination, and practical support as the project develops.

EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK

Different projects. Shared purpose.

Technology & market development

Researching emerging applications, coordinating discussions with experts, and supporting potential partner introductions.

International learning

Designing and coordinating customized educational programs, including institutional visits and on-site support.

Business communication

Supporting technical discussions, business visits, and cross-border projects through interpretation and translation.

ABOUT TTKG

Science-minded.
People-centered.

Founded in 2022 by Dr. Nobu Iwakura, TURN THE KNOB GLOBAL brings together scientific research experience, university–industry collaboration, global talent development, and business support.

We work across academic and business settings, helping people navigate differences in language, context, and working practices to move a shared project forward.

LET’S START A CONVERSATION

What would you like
to make possible?

Tell us about your organization, your objectives, and the support you are looking for. Inquiries are welcome in English or Japanese.

日本と米国をつなぐ事業開発・教育交流・プロジェクト支援。日本語でもお気軽にご相談ください。

TURN THE KNOB GLOBAL

Business · Innovation · Learning