Abstract
This research investigated the means that have been used to transfer the results of fundamental re- search performed in Russia to the development stage in Japan. In Japan, there is a shortage of fundamental research. At the same time, Japanese companies are reducing their expenses for basic product development and the technological resources for basic product development. On the other hand, in Russia there is an appreciable amount of fundamental research that has the potential to provide valuable input into various product development efforts in other countries. To make up for the lack of fundamental research and the funds for such research in Japan, some Japanese companies are using Russian sources to supply basic research to fuel their own R&D efforts. Cases of Russian research organizations and Japanese companies are presented as successful examples of this knowledge transfer.
