Event
2025/1/16(Thu) 11:20～17:05
Held a science idea-thon event to create startups that utilize the technological seeds of the GTIE Tsukuba site!
An idea-thon event was held in Mito City on October 1 to foster momentum for the creation of startups in energy-related research institutes and universities clustered in the northern region of Ibaraki Prefecture (Hitachi, Naka, Tokai, and Mito). The keynote speaker at that event discussed the unique requirements for establishing an energy-related startup, and how there is room for growth if we keep in mind the question, “What will we do in the age of electricity?” in mind, there is room for growth.
This time, using nuclear fusion, the most advanced energy-related research, as a case study, we will provide a forum to discuss the challenges and feasible measures to establish a start-up, while getting a feel for the local atmosphere.
[Program of the day (tentative) ]* The time of the lecture may be subject to change depending on the speaker’s availability.
11:00 – Doors open
11:20-11:25 Opening remarks
Shigeru Kuramoto, Vice President, Ibaraki University
11:25 – 11:50 Introduction of JT-60SA and ITER
Dr. Masaya Hanada, Director, Naka Fusion Science and Technology Laboratory, Quantum Science and Technology Agency
11:50-13:00 Observation of JT-60SA construction status, etc.
13:00-13:45 Lunch break
13:45 – 14:30 Keynote Speech 1: “Recent Initiatives and Domestic and International Trends Based on National Strategies
Mr. Daisuke Baba, Counselor, Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation, Cabinet Office / Director for Research and Development Strategy, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
14:30 – 14:45 Keynote Speech 2: “Ibaraki Prefecture’s efforts in the fusion industry (tentative)
Mr. Tomoya Onuki, Director, Science and Technology Promotion Division, Technology Promotion Bureau, Industrial Strategy Department, Ibaraki Prefecture
14:45-15:00 Break
15:00-17:00 Workshop
Theme 1: How to tackle fusion power generation head-on and link it to social implementation and entrepreneurship
Theme 2: What other services can the technology obtained in the process of research and development on nuclear fusion be converted to (possibilities of social implementation)?
17:00-17:05 Closing remarks
Yoshitaka Nishino, Councilor/Professor, International Industry-Academia Collaboration Division, University of Tsukuba
To register for the event, please click here*.
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[Speakers ]
＜ Keynote Speech 1
Mr. Daisuke Baba, Counsellor, Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation, Cabinet Office / Director for Research and Development Strategy, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
＜Keynote Speech 2
Mr. Tomoya Onuki, Director, Science and Technology Promotion Division, Technology Promotion Bureau, Industrial Strategy Department, Ibaraki Prefecture
＜Workshop
Moderator: Dr. Munetoshi Sakai, Associate Professor, Research and Industry-University-Government Collaboration Organization, Ibaraki University
D. in Geosciences from the University of Tsukuba in 2004, he has played a role of “intellectual property management and research strategy formulation” in the flow research and NEDO projects he has participated in at KAST, while also implementing the “launch customer model” to transfer research results in the “mechanical” and “materials and chemistry” fields, which started from the basic research stage, to the “technology transfer” stage. In recent years, the company has been working with the University of Tsukuba on the development of a new research strategy. In recent years, the company has been fostering world-class researchers through “TRiSTAR,” a program for fostering top runners through collaboration among universities, national research institutes, and companies, which is jointly implemented with the University of Tsukuba, as well as through the “Greater Tokyo Innovation Ecosystem (GTIE)” led by the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, and the Tokyo Institute of Technology, which is a project to create SUs. (GTIE), which is led by the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, and Tokyo Institute of Technology, as well as the creation of university-launched startups through the activities of the SU creation joint organization (program co-chairperson).
[Event Summary ]
Date and Time
Thursday, January 16, 11:20-17:05 (doors open at 11:00)
Venue
Naka Fusion Science and Technology Laboratory, Quantum Science and Technology Agency
801-1 Mukoyama, Naka, Ibaraki 311-0193, Japan
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*A courtesy bus will be available from the west exit of Katsuta Station to the venue.
Scheduled free shuttle bus service (Operator: Ibaraki Kotsu Co., Ltd.)
Outward: Departure from Katsuta Station West Exit 10:30 -> Arrival at Institute of Quantum Science and Technology Naka Fusion Science and Technology 10:55
Return: Naka Fusion Science and Technology Laboratory, Quantum Science and Technology Agency 17:15 -> Katsuta Station West Exit 17:40
*Please be punctual at each pick-up/drop-off point. If you arrive after the scheduled departure time, you may not be able to board the bus.
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Number of participants
On-site participants (for tours, keynote speeches, and workshops): 30 persons
*Online viewing (plenary presentations of keynote speeches and workshops) will also be available.
Expected Participants
Researchers with technology seeds (engineers, venture companies (seed/early stage), etc.)
Startup supporters from universities and research institutes (industry-affiliated people, etc.)
Incubators such as VC and CVC (accelerators, venture companies (middle and later stage), etc.)
*Startups related to nuclear fusion, the most advanced energy-related research, are encouraged to attend.
Format
On-site + Online
*Participation in the workshop is mandatory for “On-site” ticket holders.
*On-line ticket holders may only attend the keynote speeches and plenary presentations of the workshop.
*Online link will be sent to “Online Viewing” ticket holders.
Organizer
Ibaraki University
Co-organizer
University of Tsukuba (pending)
Disclaimer
Please refrain from video recording during the lecture.
For inquiries, please contact
[ Ibaraki University GTIE Office ] Science Idea-thon Management Office
Administrative trustee: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC
Contact person: Ono, Goto, Funaki
Mail: ibaraki_science_ideathon@tohmatsu.co.jp
Reception/Response Hours: 10:00 – 17:00 (except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)