Universities in the Tokai region strengthen support for entrepreneurship
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July 22, 2024
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Universities in the Tokai region are strengthening their support for entrepreneurship and working to revitalise the local economy.
- Nagoya University has established the Tokai Open Innovation Complex (TOIC), which promotes joint research with companies, and has also set up a start-up activity area.
- Gifu University launched its Entrepreneurship Department in 2020, with five start-ups already created.
- Mie University has established a Regional Creative Education Centre to promote entrepreneurship education.
- Suzuka National College of Technology has established an Entrepreneurial Workshop to support student entrepreneurship.
- Hamamatsu City has established Doer Tribe Hamamatsu, a community for students to foster entrepreneurship and increase entrepreneurial motivation.
These initiatives are expected to increase the number of university-based start-ups in the Tokai region and revitalize the local economy.