Case Study of Technology Utilization for Regional Industry Promotion

— Proteoglycan-Related Technology in Aomori Prefecture —

Abstract

Researchers at Hirosaki University have developed a new method for purifying proteoglycans. The proteoglycans, which were previously expensive, were available at low cost, and research and development by industry-academia-government collaboration progressed at an accelerated pace. While reflecting on past efforts from the patent application in 2000, we extracted and observed the status of subsequent patent applications and overviewed technology and applicants. In addition, focusing on the food manufacturing industry as a food-related industry aimed at as one of exit strategies, we performed data analysis and clarified the existence of issues concerning the added value of food manufacturing companies in Aomori Prefecture.