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Industrial and Academic Cooperation
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Science Create 21 (SC21) is a regional plan created by the city of
Toyohashi for the purpose of revitalizing industry with the assistance
of a national university, the Toyohashi
University of Technology. The university's high-grade R&D
functions are at the core of this plan.
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Regional Plan Objectives
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- Create a new base for industry.
- Create a base for collaboration between industry and institutions
of higher education.
- Create a base for training and establishment of future specialists.
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Toyohashi University of Technology, known as a university that
is "open to the public" with its on-going efforts to encourage creativity
in future scientists, is promoting exchange and cooperation between
industries and local communities.
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Basic
Functions: Toyohashi Science Core
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Management: |
Science
Create, Inc.
Toyohashi Science Core was established as the core body for SC21,
with joint investment by the government and the private sector.
Phone: +81-532-44-1111 |
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Outline of Operations
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Collaboration
between industries and higher education in R&D |
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- Research results obtained by the university are transferred to companies for the practical application of technology.
- Research projects include work on ecology, computer aided chemistry and so on.
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Providing
information |
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- Operation of Internet NAP (Network Access Point) and multi-media contents development.
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Industry-University
Exchanges |
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Business Park Functions:
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- Toyohashi
Research Park
This area has been especially designed for industrial activities
and R&D related business. An office district is being prepared
to support a variety of businesses around the Port of Mikawa in
the future.
- Venture Park
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