1. Industrial-Academia-Government Cooperation in the 5th Japan's Science and Technology Basic Plan

Abstract

The 5th Japan's Science and Technology Basic Plan is aimed at contributing to the realization of a sustainable and inclusive Japanese society. Toward the development of this plan, experts from various sectors have discussed how to strengthen industry-academia-government cooperation. One of the most important goals of the plan is the realization of “Society 5.0,” which is a human-centric society achieved by a variety of advanced technology innovations that connect the cyber and physical worlds. Toward this goal, Japanese national universities are expected to reform their structures to promote open innovations more effectively.