We held a kickoff meeting with Vision Incubate, Inc. to foster the creation of university-based startups.
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Kochi University (a National University Corporation) and Vision Incubate Co., Ltd. signed a partnership and cooperation agreement on July 27, Reiwa 8. On Tuesday, August 25, Reiwa 8, a kickoff meeting was held in conjunction with a courtesy call on the university president by Representative Director Matsumoto (Vice President of Kanazawa University) and others.
During the courtesy call on the university president, President Uchida and Representative Director Matsumoto exchanged views. President Uchida spoke about his experience in product development through joint research with his own company and expressed his determination to strengthen the practical application of research findings and the creation of university-based startups, with a focus on the Innovation Center established this past April.
During discussions between our university’s researchers and their counterparts in Kochi Prefecture—including government agencies and financial institutions—there was a lively exchange of views on key points for research and commercialization aimed at societal implementation. Through this agreement, we will promote the identification and cultivation of research opportunities with a view toward commercialization, as well as the acquisition of research and development funding through grant application support. At the same time, by further strengthening collaboration with local partners and accelerating the creation of university-based startups, we will contribute to the creation of new industries and the retention of talent within Kochi Prefecture.
