Science, Technology, and Innovation Starting on the Regional Level
(Provisional Translation)
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Part I
Science, Technology, and Innovation Starting on the Regional Level
Science, Technology, and Innovation Starting on the Regional Level
Chapter 1
Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies
Section 1
Changes in Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies Based on Science, Technology, and Innovation Basic Plans
Section 2
Various Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation-Related Policies Within the Government
Chapter 2
Regional Large-Scale Science, Technology, and Innovation Bases
Section 1
Open Innovation KAWASAKI
Section 2
KOBE Biomedical Innovation Cluster
Chapter 3
Various Science, Technology, and Innovation Efforts That Take Advantage of Regional Characteristics and Strengths of Universities
Section 1
The Center of Well-being Regional Society Innovation, etc. of Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki City, and Hirosaki University
Section 2
Iwamizawa City/Hokkaido University Industry-Academia Regional Co-Creation Project
Section 3
Initiative of the Tsuruoka Science Park in Yamagata Prefecture
Section 4
Collaboration between Universities and Regions to Strengthen the Semiconductor Industry in Kumamoto Prefecture, etc.
Section 5
Formation of a Research Complex in Tohoku University
Section 6
Various Initiatives for Overseas Expansion
- 1. Establishment of the Global Aqua Innovation Center by Shinshu University, etc.
- 2. Development of Autonomous Driving Technology by a Startup Originating from Nagoya University
Section 7
Other Various Efforts
Chapter 4
Science, Technology, and Innovation by Colleges of Technology (KOSEN) Based in Regions Across Japan
Section 1
What are Colleges of Technology (KOSEN)?
Section 2
Collaborative Initiatives with Local Communities Supported by the Inter-College Network
Section 3
Innovations from Colleges of Technology (KOSEN)
Chapter 5
Conclusion
Supporting Materials
Indicators Related to Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation
Part II
Measures Implemented to Promote Science, Technology, and Innovation Creation
Chapter 1
Development of Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies
Section 1
Science, Technology, and Innovation Basic Plan
Section 2
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI)
- 1. Major Initiatives of CSTI in FY2022
- 2. Changes in the Number of Papers and Number of Adjusted Top 10% Papers Strategically Prioritizing the Science and Technology Budget
- 3. Evaluation of Nationally Important Research and Development
- 4. Major Agenda Items of Expert Panels, etc.
Section 3
Integrated Innovation Strategy
Section 4
Science, Technology, and Innovation Administration System and Fund Cycle Invigoration
- 1. Science, Technology, and Innovation Administration System
- 2. Fund Cycle Invigoration to Create Knowledge and Value
Chapter 2
Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Toward Realization of Society 5.0
Section 1
Transformation into a sustainable and resilient society which ensures the safety and security of the people
- 1. Creating New Value through the Fusion of Cyberspace and Physical Space
- 2. Promoting Social Change and Discontinuous Innovation to Overcome Global Issues
- 3. Building a Resilient, Safe, and Secure Society
- 4. Formation of an innovation ecosystem that will serve as the foundation for creating new industries for value co-creation
- 5. Urban and regional development that will serve as infrastructure to pass on to the next generation (development of smart cities)
- 6. Promoting R&D and social implementation to resolve various social issues and utilizing Convergence Knowledge (So-Go-Chi)
Section 2
Expanding the frontier of knowledge and strengthening research capabilities as a source of value creation
- 1. Reconstruction of the environment that generates diverse and outstanding research
- 2. Construction of a new research system (promotion of open science and data-driven research, etc.)
- 3. Promoting university reform and enhancing functions for strategic management
Section 3
Education and Human Resources Fostering to Realize the Well-being of Individuals and the Challenges They Face
Supporting Materials
(Strategic Planning, Research and Development Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau)