Mission
​Creation Of Innovation EcoSystems

Since the incorporation of national universities in 2004, Japan has promoted the commercialization of academic research through university-originated ventures. However, gaps between academia and industry remain, and limited management talent and funding continue to challenge academia-industry collaboration.

Founded in 2010 as a private-sector platform for academia–industry collaboration, Academic Industry Research Inc. (AIR) works with companies, venture capital firms, and accelerators to advance projects from an entrepreneurial perspective, contributing to the development of a regional innovation ecosystem in the Kansai region.

Business overview

Academia-Industry Collaboration

AIR bridges academia and industry by supporting competitive funding acquisition, technology transfer, and startup development through academia–industry collaboration.

Within the JST Startup Ecosystem Co-Creation Program, Our serves as a core member of the Kansai Startup Academia Coalition (KSAC) and a partner organization of the Inland Japan Innovation Ecosystem (IJIE). As part of the KSAC initiative, We also contributes to the operation of BIE Japan, supporting the development of globally oriented human resources in academia–industry collaboration and startups.

KSAC BIE

Startup Creation

To commercialize promising academic research outcomes, AIR establishes startups and drives their business development. We collaborate closely with researchers to formulate business plans and build strong founding teams. When necessary, our staff members join as co-founders.

From the early founding phase—including university licensing agreements and business planning—to Series A and B fundraising, organizational development, and strategic alliances, we provide continuous support from the academic stage through full-scale commercialization.

Ecosystem Development

Kyoto Commons

Kyoto Commons (a non-profit organization) provides information and networking opportunities on advanced science and technology under the leadership of Prof. Keisuke Makino, Professor Emeritus of Kyoto University.

In addition to regular seminars and community-building activities, Kyoto Commons strengthens collaboration with the startup ecosystem to further develop Kyoto as a hub for innovation.

By leveraging Kyoto’s unique ability to attract and integrate industry, culture, and the arts, Kyoto Commons aims to articulate the value that science and technology can deliver to society in a changing global order and to build a foundation for creating new industries.






Life-Science Product & Service Platform (LabTech)

LabTech is an information platform featuring products and services that support R&D in the life sciences. It provides researchers and companies with curated information on the latest research instruments, reagents, and outsourced services in one place.

LabTech also supports researchers and startups in raising funds through crowdfunding, helping accelerate innovative research and product development.

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Major Achievements and Partners

Universities & Research Institutions

Okayama University / Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine / Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University / Kyoto University / The University of Osaka / University of Fukui / Chiba University / Ehime University / Kitasato University / Kurume University / Daiichi University of Pharmacy / Kanazawa Medical University / Fujita Health University / Toho University / Otemon Gakuin University / Kanazawa University Technology Licensing Organization / National Cancer Center Hospital East/ Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Startup Companies

AFI Corporation / Adipo Medical Technology, Inc. / iLAND solutions Co., Ltd./ KyoDiagnostics Co., Ltd. / Stem Cell & Device Laboratory, Inc. / Meis Technology Inc. / Physiologas Technologies Inc. / Photo Soni Life Technology Co.,Ltd. / Curelabo Co., Ltd. / Sunlit Seedlings Ltd. / Healthtech Laboratory, Inc. / National Cancer Center Hospital East /Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Company

Business name Academic Industry Research Inc.
Established Year February 15, 2010
Representative Kensei Sumita
Directors Yuji Nonagase
Yutaka Teranishi
Auditor Masashi Toeda
HQ (Headquarters) 17 Yoshida-Kami-Adachi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8307, Japan
Paid-up capital JPY 39.65 million
Business information

Research, product development, coordination, and management services in industry–academia–government collaboration

Regional and industrial development, business, financial, and consulting services in industry–academia–government collaboration

Product and system development, manufacturing, and sales in industry–academia–government collaboration

business permit number Paid Employment Placement Business License No. 26-Yu-300550
Related companies Industry-academia collaboration partners LLC
Transportation Our headquarters is about 7 minutes’ walk from Demachi-Yanagi station in Keihan Main Line.
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