Create a world-class innovation park in your city.
Our proven franchise model stands out for its flexible plans and full support in accelerating innovation, empowering young talent, and helping local enterprises compete globally.
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Innovation is no longer an optional asset, but the engine that drives growth and opportunities. JOIST empowers visionary investors and organizations to establish phygital innovation centers that create lasting economic and social impact in local communities.
With a JOIST franchise, you unlock a modular ecosystem that adapts to your city’s needs. Start smart with the highest-yield services and facilities for your location. Scale fast with a reliable operational backbone and advanced technologies that ensure consistent value and quality in offerings.
Flexible Workspaces and Services
Steady revenue from memberships and rentals.
Training and Upskilling for Children and Adults
Build talent pipelines and future-ready workforces.
Networking Events, Workshops, and Hackathons
Attract talent, foster collaboration, and grow community impact.
Innovation Management and Funding Services
Generate recurring contracts as the trusted launchpad for innovation.
Digital Transformation Services
Help local businesses optimize operations and adopt new technologies.
Prototyping and Test-Before-Invest Services
Reduce risk and accelerate innovation with rapid validation.
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Investment Type
Franchise
Franchise/ Joint Venture/ Investment Funding
Typical Premises Size
> 200 m²
> 1000 m²
Revenue Focus
Coworking Space, Virtual Offices & Tax Residence, Private Offices, Meeting Rooms, Kids Training, Adult Training, Makers Space Services, Innovation Management
Full stack, including all services and facilities
Support Level
High (training, operation manuals, pre-investment assessment, technology, legal, architectural plans, “turnkey” delivery)
Extensive and strategic (training, enhanced operation manuals, pre-investment assessment, technology, legal, architectural plans, launch blueprint, “turnkey” delivery, ongoing development advisory, advanced marketing)
Best for
Mid-size cities and urban areas
Metropolitan areas
Impact
Fosters innovation and digital upskilling, engages local entrepreneurs and startupers, inspires the next generation, and drives community collaboration.
Transforms the whole area into a regional and advanced digital innovation hub, attracts industry and academia partnerships, and drives inclusive prosperity.
Investment Type
Franchise
Franchise/ Joint Venture/ Investment Funding
Typical Premises Size
> 200 m²
> 1000 m²
Revenue Focus
Coworking Space, Virtual Offices & Tax Residence, Private Offices, Meeting Rooms, Kids Training, Adult Training, Makers Space Services, Innovation Management
Full stack, including all services and facilities
Support Level
High (training, operation manuals, pre-investment assessment, technology, legal, architectural plans, “turnkey” delivery)
Extensive and strategic (training, enhanced operation manuals, pre-investment assessment, technology, legal, architectural plans, launch blueprint, “turnkey” delivery, ongoing development advisory, advanced marketing)
Best for
Mid-size cities and urban areas
Metropolitan areas
Impact
Fosters innovation and digital upskilling, engages local entrepreneurs and startupers, inspires the next generation, and drives community collaboration.
Transforms the whole area into a regional and advanced digital innovation hub, attracts industry and academia partnerships, and drives inclusive prosperity.
Combining purpose with profit, JOIST franchise partners typically achieve:
(location, real estate needs and plan dependent)
Indicative figures provide perspective. Our experts turn projections into a tailored business plan for your success.
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Discovery Phase
Vision alignment, site analysis, and initial business potential evaluation.
Design
Tailored space plan, modular roadmap, and local partnership strategy.
Launch
Comprehensive onboarding, training program, and end-to-end support.
Take the First Step
Experienced entrepreneurs, investors, foundations, universities, or organizations with a mission to drive innovation and increase the capacity to build partnerships.
A complete operating system: operational guidance, access to proprietary systems, training programs, cutting-edge technological tools, curricula, legal, brand and marketing toolkits, advisory, and performance tracking against agreed KPIs.
From agreement to opening, most franchise partners launch in 3–6 months, depending on fit-out, staffing, and local approvals.
Royalties are service-specific and vary between 7%-10% (on service revenue). Also, franchisees are required to contribute to a marketing fund of 2% (on total revenue), for the continuous brand development and its resources. Other ongoing fees may consist of platform subscriptions and support fees.
Yes, each franchise is granted exclusive territory rights to ensure no overlap and maximum growth potential.
Franchise partners are responsible for adhering to the franchise agreement, which ensures consistent brand identity, operational excellence, and compliance with all contractual obligations.
Seize the opportunity to raise the innovation level of your region with the JOIST Innovation Franchise Program.
Express your interest today to learn how you can spark growth in your community.