JST Connect 2020

We will introduce three projects in JST-Mirai Program scaled up from feasibility studies to full R&D projects through stage-gate evaluation. We will hear from project leaders about their research into smart robot for industry, breeding crops for low-carbon society and a new material search method for material R&D. Presentations include the following:

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   Development of Smart Robot for Revolution of Industry

   OHNISHI Kouhei - Project Professor, Keio University

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.1MB)

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   Biomass innovation by elucidating the principle of hybrid vigor

   SAZUKA Takashi - Professor, Nagoya University

   Presentation material (PDF: 4.3MB)

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   MEEP; Materials Exploration space Extension Platform

   NAGATO Keisuke - Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Presentation material (PDF: 9.0MB)

4. JST-Mirai Updates

   OGASAKA Yasushi - Dept. of R&D for Future Creation, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.4MB)

We will introduce three projects from the JST-Mirai Program, scaled up from feasibility studies to full R&D projects through stage-gate evaluation. We will hear from project leaders about their research into a next-generation aquaculture system, direct dynamic wireless power transfer to EV, and a high-throughput optical condensation system. Presentations include the following:

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   Development of Next Generation Sustainable Aquaculture System

   NAKAYAMA Ichiro - Research Fellow, The University of Tokyo

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.7MB)

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   Future society opened by direct dynamic wireless power transfer to EV

   FUJIMOTO Hiroshi - Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Presentation material (PDF: 4.3MB)

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   Development of Minimally Invasive High-throughput Optical Condensation System

   IIDA Takuya - Professor, Osaka Prefecture University

   Presentation material (PDF: 3.5MB)

4. JST-Mirai Updates

   OGASAKA Yasushi - Dept. of R&D for Future Creation, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.4MB)

This webinar will feature presentations on JST's industry-academia collaboration activities, followed by a discussion with our co-host - the Science and Technology Diplomatic Circle. We hope to create a foundation for exchange of approaches and best practices regarding industry-academia collaboration. Presentations include the following:

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   TRYOUT & Matching Planners

   TSUCHIYA Eri - Dept. of Industry-Academia Collaboration, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.5MB)

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   Introduction of START and SCORE Programs

   KITAHARA Nobuyasu - Dept. of Industry-Academia Collaboration, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.2MB)

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   COI & COI-NEXT – Formulation of Innovation Platform for Industry-Academia Co-creation

   MATSUO Keiko - Dept. of Innovation Platform, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.3MB)

4. Discussion and Q&A

   With participation of S&TDC co-chairs:
   Marianne S. BERG - Counsellor for Science, Technology and Higher Education, Embassy of Norway in Japan

   Arieh ROSEN - Culture and Science Affairs Attache, Embassy of Israel in Japan (TBC)

   SUZUKI Kyoko - Head, Science & Technology Office Tokyo, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

Following the previous seminar in January, we will introduce three projects in JST-Mirai Program scaled up from feasibility studies to full R&D projects through stage-gate evaluation. We will hear from project leaders about their research into engineerable AI techniques, robotic biology, and expanding the function of flavor and fragrance. Presentations include the following:

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   Engineerable AI Techniques for Practical Applications of High-Quality Machine Learning-based Systems

   ISHIKAWA Fuyuki - Associate Professor, National Institute of Informatics

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.3MB)

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   Accelerating Life Sciences by Robotic Biology

   TAKAHASHI Koichi - Team Leader, RIKEN

   Presentation material (PDF: 11.3MB)

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   Providing Humane Services by Expanding the Function of Flavor and Fragrance

   TOUHARA Kazushige - Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Presentation material (PDF: 3.0MB)

4. New Mission Areas of JST-Mirai

   OGASAKA Yasushi - Dept. of R&D for Future Creation, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.1MB)

In this webinar we will explore JST's plans for the next fiscal year, hearing from our flagship Strategic Basic Research Programs and looking into one of our new international cooperation projects targeting COVID-19. Presentations including the following:

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   JST policy for the next fiscal year

   TANAKA Megumi – Dept. of Strategic Planning and Management, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.7MB)

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   International collaborative research project "Paper-Based Sensor Devices for Rapid and Accurate Detection of COVID-19"

   MINAMI Tsuyoshi – Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Anthony GENOT – Researcher, French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)

   Presentation material (PDF: 2.4MB)

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   JST's flagship Strategic Basic Research Programs (SBRP) - overview and international collaborations

   OBAYASHI Kou – Dept. of Strategic Basic Research, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.0MB)

In this webinar we will explore how JST-Mirai is contributing to a sustainable future society, and hear from project leaders about their research into crowd control, circular production systems, and next generation foods. Presentations include the following:

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   Overview of the JST-Mirai Program

   IMABAYASHI Fumie – Dept. of R&D for Future Creation, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.7MB)

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   Crowd control adaptive to individual and group attributes

   NISHINARI Katsuhiro – Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.8MB)

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   Construction of an integrated circular production system by product lifecycle management and innovative dismantling technology development

   TOKORO Chiharu – Professor, Waseda University

   Presentation material (PDF: 3.4MB)

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   Development of the production technology for next-generation meat using 3D tissue engineering techniques

   TAKEUCHI Shoji – Professor, The University of Tokyo

   Presentation material (PDF: 3.8MB)

In this webinar we will explore how JST is reaching out to stakeholders and leveraging research results for the benefit of society. We will also hear about 'new normal' science communication activities and international cooperation at science center Miraikan.

Presentations include the following:

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   Science & society policies, initiatives and contributions to Science for Global well-being

   OKAWA Kumiko – Dept. for Promotion of Science in Society, JST

   Presentation material (PDF: 0.6MB)

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   Public engagement and international cooperation in the 'new normal'

   SAKURAI Ayuko – Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

   Presentation material (PDF: 1.7MB)

In this first webinar we will introduce some of the newest and most exciting cooperation opportunities at JST, including the groundbreaking Moonshot R&D Program. Presentations include the following:

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   JST and our international cooperation

   TAKANO Ryotaro – Dept. of International Affairs, JST

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   New initiatives for development research

   SHIBATA Takako – Dept. of International Affairs, JST

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   International cooperation in the Moonshot R&D Program

   ABE Masashi – Dept. of Moonshot R&D Program, JST

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   Moonshot Goal 1: overcoming limitations of body, brain, space and time

   HAGITA Norihiro – Moonshot Program Director; Professor, Osaka University of Arts

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   Moonshot Goal 3: coevolution of AI and robots

   FUKUDA Toshio – Moonshot Program Director; Professor, Meijo University; IEEE President and CEO