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Enhancing Collaboration: A Meeting of Minds at Okayama University

On May 29, 2026, a strategic meeting took place at Okayama University's Tsushima Campus, where leaders from Ehime University, including President Hiroshige Nishina, engaged in fruitful discussions on their ongoing projects. This encounter was centered around the initiative called J-PEAKS (Japan’s Promoting Excellent Academic Research Universities) and the essential development of startup ecosystems within the Setouchi region.

The visit initiated with a tour of the Co-Creation Innovation Lab, known as KIBINOVE, led by officials from Okayama University. Through a guided exploration of the five-story facility, representatives introduced the pivotal role of KIBINOVE as a hub for innovation collaboration among academia, industry, and government sectors.

Afterward, the discussions progressed to the fifth floor, where the teams exchanged insights on their respective university initiatives. President Yasumoto Nasu of Okayama University elaborated on the measures being taken to bolster research capabilities and foster innovation via the J-PEAKS program, while President Nishina discussed the efforts made by Ehime University, emphasizing their