Industry-Academia Collaboration Division, Headquarters for Open Innovation at Hiroshima University

Hiroshima University is a comprehensive institution comprising 12 faculties, 4 graduate schools, 1 affiliated research institute, a university hospital, and 11 affiliated schools and kindergartens, enabling a wide range of research activities.
The Industry-Academia Collaboration Division promotes the social implementation of research outcomes through the formation and expansion of collaborative research with industry.

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Industry-Academia Collaboration Schemes

The Industry-Academia Collaboration Division, Headquarters for Open Innovation, Hiroshima University contributes to peace and development of local and global communities through collaboration with society and industry. Leveraging the strengths of a comprehensive university, we aim to solve challenges together with diverse partners through various approaches.

  • Technical Consultation

    General Inquiry Desk.
    We welcome technical inquiries from private organizations. Our dedicated staff and coordinators support problem-solving, connecting you with Hiroshima University experts (professors, associate professors, assistant professors) or other relevant institutions as needed.

    ─ Frequently Asked Questions ─
    • Can Hiroshima University help solve our issue?
    • What types of collaboration are possible with the university?
    • Can you introduce a professor specializing in [topic]?
  • Academic Guidance

    Faculty members provide their broad expertise accumulated through education and research activities, tailored to the needs of the partner. This includes pre-collaborative research phases and consulting services to meet various corporate needs.

    ─ Frequently Asked Questions ─
    • I’d like advice or consultation on our research or activities.
    • Can we request consulting as a preliminary step to joint research?
    • Can we receive technical guidance on [topic]?
  • Collaborative Research

    University faculty and corporate researchers conduct collaborative research on shared challenges. Research activities may be shared between university and corporate facilities.

    ─ Frequently Asked Questions ─
    • Can you introduce a professor for collaborative research on [topic]?
    • What are the estimated costs?
    • What is the application process?
    Costs

    - Direct Costs: Personnel, equipment, consumables, honoraria, etc.
    - Indirect Costs: 30% of direct costs
    -Includes incidental costs related to collaborative research
    - Includes basic research promotion costs allocated based on researcher's academic contribution

  • Sponsored Research

    University faculty conduct research commissioned by companies. Results are reported to the commissioning organization.

    ─ Frequently Asked Questions ─
    • Can you evaluate the effectiveness of a developed product?
    • Can you investigate or research [topic]?
    • Who owns the research results?
    Costs

    Direct Costs: Personnel, equipment, consumables, honoraria, etc.
    Indirect Costs: Includes incidental costs related to sponsored research (30% of direct costs).

Quick Guide to Collaboration Schemes
Fields Academic Guidance Collaborative Research Sponsored Research
Purpose Knowledge sharing, consulting To be negotiated Industry-Initiated Research at university
IP Rights Not applicable Several months to years Basically, ownership retained by university
Duration Mainly short-term (within 1 year) Several months to years Several months to years
Features Pre-collaboration phase, consulting Collaborative research University conducts research commissioned by company and reports results to company
Process After Inquiry
  • 1 Step
    Submit Inquiry
    Use the inquiry form to describe your issue or challenge.
  • 2 Step
    Review Inquiry
    We will review the content.
  • 3 Step
    Coordinator Assignment
    A coordinator from the Industry-Academia Collaboration Division will be assigned. When appropriate, we may refer you to external institutions with relevant expertise
  • 4 Step
    Faculty Selection
    The coordinator will assist in selecting faculty. An initial meeting may be arranged.
  • 5 Step
    Scheme Selection
    The company, faculty, and coordinator will discuss and decide on the collaboration scheme.

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