Research and Industry Links contributing economic growth December 2nd, 2015 Japan Science and Technology Agency
STI Administrative System in Japan CSTI s role as the control tower of Japan s STI policy PRIME MINISTER CABINET OFFICE Minister of State for S&T Policy CSTI Council for Science, Technology and Innovation STI-RELATED MINISTRIES MEXT (education, S&T) METI (industry) MHLW (medical care & health) MAFF (agriculture) MIC (ICT) MLIT (infrastructure & transportation) MOE (environment) NATIONAL R&D AGENCIES & ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTIONS JSPS, JST, RIKEN, NEDO, AIST, AMED, etc. 1
Major funding bodies in Japan STI Funding Bodies Presiding Ministry Mission Budget of FY2015 (Million USD*) JSPS Japan Society for the Promotion of Science JST Japan Science and Technology Agency NEDO New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization AMED Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development MEXT MEXT METI MEXT, METI, MHLW Promotion of academic research and STI human resource development 3,014 (FY2014) Promotion of STI and development of its environments and infrastructures Development of new energy resources and energy conservation technologies Promotion of medical R&D and development of its environments and infrastructures 1,208 1,319 1,248 Employees 148 1,247 800 300 * 1 USD = 100 JPY 2
Why we need Industry-Academic Collaboration in Japan? 3
Why we need Industry-Academic Collaboration in Japan? 4
Why we need Industry-Academic Collaboration in Japan? Growth of universities expenditure on R&D from 2000 to 2012 Country Growth rate China 695.0% Korea 197.1% Germany 104.3% USA 104.3% France 84.2% England 80.4% Japan 41.3% 5
Why we need Industry-Academic Collaboration in Japan? 6
Why we need Industry-Academic Collaboration in Japan? 7
Why we need Industry-Academic Collaboration in Japan? Universities R&D Expenditure in Japan Not much increased Comparing to 2000, the growth is less than 1.5 times. (Lowest growth in 7 countries) Source of Expenditure on R&D in Universities in Japan Industry has borne the expense on R&D in universities only 7.7% in Japan. In other countries like Germany and Korea, industries have borne the expense more than 10%. Source of Expenditure on R&D in Industry in Japan Japan government has borne the expense only 1%. Academics and Industry on R&D are divided in Japan. Contributing economic growth, we need the collaboration. JST Strategic Proposal Boosting Social Innovation through Collaboration between Industry and University, CRDS-FY2014-SP-06 8
Industry-Academic Collaboration Programs JST s budget & support Others 32% Industry-Academic Collaboration Programs 23% (a) Matching Support FY2015 Total 1,208 M USD* (b) R&D Support 45% Strategic Basic Research Programs (c) IP Support * 1 USD = 100 JPY 9
Innovation Japan Matching Support Approach from academia to industry Demonstration of cutting-edge research outcomes from academia to industry to promote business matching Annual event since 2004 (August 27-28, 2015) Co-hosted with NEDO New Technology Presentation Meetings Offer opportunities to academic researchers to demonstrate research achievements to industry 85 meetings in FY2014 Successful matching* ratio in FY2014: 24% * Successful results such as joint research, technological advice 10
Open Innovation Seminars Matching Support Approach from industry to academia Offer opportunities to companies to give presentations on technological bottlenecks or needs to academia 6 seminars in FY2014 Successful matching* ratio in FY2014: 27% * Successful results such as joint research, technological consultation 11
Portal Site Monthly magazine Matching Support Other services to facilitate industry-academic collaboration Current topics, special reports and commentaries Database of industry-academic collaboration activities Funding programs and services, upcoming events, and human resources STI Human Resource Development Program Improve knowledge and skills of specialists in charge of industry-academic collaboration at universities and public sectors Offer six courses consisting of lectures and group works free of charge 12
R&D Support Funding Programs Programs FY2015 Budget (Million USD*) A-STEP (Adaptable and Seamless Technology Transfer Program) 80.5 SENTAN (Development of Systems and Technologies for Advanced Measurement Analysis) 17.9 Matching Planner Program 8.6 START (Program for Creating STart-ups from Advanced Research and Technology) 22.9 SUCCESS (SUpport program of Capital Contribution to Early-Stage companies) (25.0)** COI (Center of Innovation) Program 81.9 Innovation Hub Construction Program 15.0 Research Complex Program 17.6 * 1 USD = 100 JPY, ** capital fund 13
1 What is A-STEP? A-STEP is one of JST s funding programs with a mandate to promote technology transfer from academia to industry. Adaptable and Seamless TEchnology Transfer Program through Target-driven Research and Development
Three Stages of A-STEP Stage I Stage II Stage III Targeted R&D phase Seed validation Establishment of core competency Practical application Funding Grant Matching-funds Quasi-loan (Matching-funds+α) Main players Academia Academia & Industry Industry Stage Ⅰ Strategic theme-focused type Industry needs response type Stage Ⅱ Seeds development type Stage Ⅲ NexTEP-A type NexTEP-B type 15
16 Examples of Expected Outcomes Stage I Stage II Stage III Machines Element technologies Prototypes Actual machine Devices Operating principles Trial devices Actual devices Materials Material synthesis (in a lab) Trial plants Pilot plants
17 Characteristics of A-STEP (i) (ii) (iii) People can apply for A-STEP wherever R&D phase they are in. A-STEP can continue to support its projects from an early R&D phase to a late phase (seamless support). Projects can get advice from JST s external experts for effective and efficient R&D activities.
R&D Support Funding Programs SENTAN Develop instruments and technologies for measurement and analysis to contribute to future creative R&D Offer support for joint R&D at different phases Type Amount* Duration Component Technology Development 0.2 M USD 3.5 years Equipment Development 0.2-5.0 M USD 5.5 years Practical Verification 3.0 M USD 2.5 years * 1 USD = 100 JPY 18
R&D Support Funding Programs Matching Planner Program since FY2015 Assign matching planners to match academic seeds with industrial needs Support joint activities toward commercialization Sendai Matching planners in FY2015: 15 in five sites Fukuoka Okayama Osaka Tokyo START since FY2015 Develop business/ip strategy for technology seeds in universities toward commercialization Offer public funds and business support from the Project Promoter from private sector assigned by JST University Project Promoter Technology seeds Business model Public funds JST Creation of start-ups 19
R&D Support Funding Programs SUCCESS since FY2014 Support business startups working on commercialization of research achievements funded by JST Provide both of financial and management support for startups to foster their business Invested startups: 2 (as of May 2015) Sleepwell Co., Ltd. Development, manufacturing, and sales of small sleep electroencephalogram (EEG) Commissioned analysis of biological information Cyfuse Biomedical K.K Development, manufacturing, and sales of three-dimensional tissue products Development and sales of a manufacturing system (bio 3D printer) for three-dimensional tissue products 20
Feature s COI(Center of Innovation)program Vision-oriented, risk-taking R&D program aiming for a desirable society in the next decade R&D program with a backcasting method Aiming for a desired society, MEXT/JST has set the three visions. R&D agendas are designed to achieve those visions. Under One Roof Academia and industry are brought together under one roof for discussion and collaborative R&D. Change People Change Society Vision 1: Secure sustainability as a country advanced in its aging population and declining birthrate (7 sites) Vision 2: Create a living environment with a high quality of life as a prosperous and reputable country (4 sites) Vision 3: Establish a sustainable society with vitality (7 sites) Backcasting Multi- and/or interdisciplinary R&D themes Industry Research division Business division Researchers Universities, Institutes Management of the Site PL: Project Leader (from Industry) Oversees the site s overall operations. RL: Research Leader (from Academia) Oversees the R&D and assists PL. 21
COI(Center of Innovation)program Remarkable Results in 2014 Products COI Sites (total 18) DeNA Life Science, Inc. Mycode, a genetic testing service in Japan Toshiba Co. Japonica Array TM, a genotyping array optimized for ethnic Japanese 22
Remarkable achievements R&D Support 1959- Artificial quartz 1972-1976 GaAlAsRed LED 1978-1980 Magnetic material Amorphous metals 1980- Natural interferonβ 1986- GaN Blue LED 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics 1991-1996 Bi-Based superconducting wire 1991-1998 NOYORI catalyst 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2001-2004 Water- 18O for PET 2005- Antibodies for therapeutic and industrial use 2009- Transplant of a retina sheet made of ips cells 2012-2014 Supercritical Fluid Extraction/Chromatograph System 23
Our Recent Top Achievements Prof. I. Akasaki Prof. H. Amano Prof. S. Nakamura Blue Light-emitting Diode The Nobel Prize 2014 Invention of efficient blue light-emitting diode which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources Prof. Shinya Yamanaka ips Cell The Nobel Prize 2012 Discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent Prof. Hideo Hosono IGZO Oxide Semiconductor TFT Invention of thin film oxide semiconductor transistor for high-resolution low-power consumption display 24
IP Support IP services Supporting patent acquisition Provide a consultation service for universities Financially support universities in their acquisition of foreign patents Enhancing patent values Acquire patent rights from universities to build patent portfolios Provides financial support for R&D activities to enhance the value of these patent portfolios. Licensing patents Offer support to universities for licensing their patents to companies 25
JST s Global Programs SATREPS Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development e-asia JRP SAKURA Exchange Program in Science 27
SATREPS http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/ 28
SATREPS Science & Technology Official Development Assistance Science and Technology Promoting science and technology, encouraging innovation International cooperation ODA, development assistance Meeting Global Needs Resolving global issues and contributing to the science and technology community Meeting local need Capacity development to address issues emerging as local needs in developing countries Japan's Capabilities World-leading technology, proven research capacity Soft power Developing countries' capabilities Direct experience, knowledge, and data needed for research on global issues Potential to contribute to the global economy through new markets and industries 29
SATREPS Program Structure MEXT/ JST Collaboration MOFA/ JICA R&D Support Research Institutions in Japan International Joint Research Research Partnership Technical Cooperation ODA Research Institutions in Developing Countries 36M JPY (300K USD) /project/year 60M JPY (500K USD) /project/year 30
SATREPS is NOT JUST a Joint Research Program! New Technologies Building Research Center Education Scientific Joint Research SATREPS New Scientific Achievement Tech Transfer Capacity Building Guideline Policy Making Socio-Economic Application HR Development Knowledge Sharing Benefit to local communities Brain Circulation 31
Objectives: SATREPS Program Description Through International Collaboration between Japan and Developing Countries, Addressing Global Issues Advancing Science & Technology Developing capacity 32
Research Areas: SATREPS Program Description Environment and Energy Global-scale Environmental Issues Climate change mitigation & adaptation, Safe water supply, Biodiversity conservation.. Climate Change/Low-carbon Society Bio resource Utilization Natural Disaster Prevention Infectious Diseases Control Biomass energy, Energy efficiency, Renewable energy.. Breeding and cultivation technology, Bio resource management.. Natural disaster mechanisms (Earthquakes, Volcanic..), Natural disaster mitigation.. Diagnostic tool, Vaccines, Therapeutic products development (Avian influenza, HIV/AIDS, Dengue fever..) 33
e-asia Joint Research Program (e-asia JRP) http://www.the-easia.org/jrp/ 34
Concept e-asia Joint Research Program (e-asia JRP) To build a Science &Technology community to stimulate innovation and development and to resolve shared challenges in the East Asian region through Research Cooperation 35
e-asia Joint Research Program (e-asia JRP) Forms of Cooperation 1. Joint research by multilateral co-funds 2. Information exchange (for example, national priorities and best practices) 3. Promotion of research exchange and networking among young researchers Funding Mechanism On a Call by Call basis Participating members will decide whether or not to participate Co-funds Members participating in each Call (min. 3) fund their own researchers: funding should not cross national borders 36
e-asia Joint Research Program (e-asia JRP) Fields of Cooperation Agriculture (Food) Alternative Energy Materials (Nanotechnology) Health Research (Infectious Diseases / Cancer) Environment (Climate Change, Marine Science) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Advanced Interdisciplinary Research towards Innovation 37
e-asia Joint Research Program (e-asia JRP) Current Member Organizations 17 Member Organizations from 12 countries (as of Oct. 2015) Cambodia MOH Indonesia RISTEK Japan MEXT (JST) AMED Lao PDR MOST MOH Malaysia MOSTI Myanmar MOST New Zealand HRC Philippines DOST Russia RFBR Thailand NSTDA ARDA TCELS USA NIAID(NIH) NCI(NIH) Vietnam MOST Prospective Member Organizations: Public funding institutions in the 18 East Asia Summit (EAS) participating countries. ASEAN 10 Member States + 8 (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, China, India, Korea, Russia, U.S.) 38
Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science SAKURA Exchange Program in Science
SAKURA Science Plan (SSP) - A newly launched short-term invitational program for Asian youth - Objectives To promote exchanges between youth of Asia and Japan with strong interest in S&T based on the close collaboration of industryacademia-government by facilitating short-term visits of outstanding Asian youth to Japan. To aim at raising the interest of Asian youth in the leading Japanese R&D at Japanese universities, research institutions and private companies, thus to promote S&T innovation in Japan and Asia 43
Scheme of SAKURA Science Plan Sending Organizations in Asia High Schools Universities Research Institutes Invite highly excellent students in S&T SSP in Collaboration with Exchange Programs Establish a platform & open it to promote understanding of Japan s cutting edged S&T Visits Exchange Programs Student exchange program (related organizations) Youth exchange program (related organizations) Private sector s program Activities S&T Contents Platform produced by JST Super Science High school Science camp Attend S&T Symposium Visit to Research institutes Exchange with researchers Lecture by famous scientist Visit to companies Visit to Science Museum 44
Purpose of SAKURA Science Program Eligible Asian Youth for the program 1. High school students, undergraduates, graduates, postdoctoral researchers or teachers, etc., who are basically under the age of 40 2. Those who have basically never stayed in Japan 3. Those who have interest in Japan and its science and technology and have good English communication skills 15 Eligible countries and region(in FY2015) People s Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Republic of India, Mongolia, Taiwan, Brunei Darussalam, Kingdom of Cambodia, Republic of Indonesia, Lao People s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Singapore, Kingdom of Thailand, and Socialist Republic of Viet Nam 45
Breakdown of Invitees by Country and Region in 2014 Vietnam 222 8.5% Philippines 97 3.7% Malaysia 187 7.2% Brunei 5 0.2% Taiwan 144 5.5% Myanmar 98 3.8% Mongolia 42 1.6% Total 2,599 Invitees Laos 29 1.1% China 994 38.2% Republic of Korea 142 5.5% Thailand 312 12.0% Singapore 44 1.7% Cambodia 52 2.0% Indonesia 231 8.9% 46
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