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Strategic Partnership for the Future

On July 1, 2025, the Information Management Innovation Professional University (iU) in Sumida, Tokyo, and Kinki University in Higashi-Osaka reached a significant agreement aimed at building a strategic partnership for university management. This strategic collaboration focuses on three main pillars: entrepreneurship support, eSports, and joint public relations activities. By leveraging the human capital and management resources of both universities, they aspire to cultivate student growth and contribute to local industries.

Objectives and Collaboration Areas

The partnership has three primary objectives:

• - A cooperative framework for entrepreneurship support.
• - Regional collaboration in the field of eSports.
• - Joint public relations initiatives.

Entrepreneurship Support

Both universities aim to enhance their cooperative structure for entrepreneurship support. This includes:

• - Collaborative development and implementation of entrepreneurship support programs to nurture entrepreneurs among students and faculty members.
• - Ensuring compatibility and complementarity of human resources.
• - Facilitating student interaction with partner companies associated with both universities.

eSports Collaboration

In the realm of eSports, iU and Kinki University are committed to developing training programs and facilitating a strong community:

• - Jointly creating eSports training programs aimed at enhancing students’ gaming skills, team play abilities, and communication skills.
• - Sharing management resources related to eSports to enrich their collaborative efforts.
• - Hosting joint eSports tournaments and forming student communities focused on eSports.

Joint Public Relations Activities

The specifics of public relations activities will be discussed and defined collaboratively by both universities, ensuring a unified approach in communication and outreach.

Through this strategic alliance, iU and Kinki University are dedicated to fostering practical and cutting-edge education, with regular assessments to evaluate the progress and effectiveness of their collaborative efforts. This partnership promises to not only enhance educational outcomes but also generate substantial community impact.

About Information Management Innovation Professional University (iU)

Founded in 2020 and located in Sumida, Tokyo, iU, under the leadership of Chairman Tada Takaki and President Nakamura Ichiya, has established itself as a leader in entrepreneurship education. With a compulsory course titled "Innovation Project," all students are equipped to formulate business plans and present them at pitch events. The institution boasts the highest startup growth rate for university ventures in Japan for two consecutive years. Support is further augmented through existing entrepreneurs and guest lecturers, resulting in a robust acceleration program that not only aids in refining business ideas but also in securing funding.

About Kinki University

Established in 1925, Kinki University is located in Higashi-Osaka with Chairman Seko Hironari guiding its vision. The university is home to an extensive entrepreneurship support program known as KINCUBA, which fosters startup initiatives across diverse fields. With a vast network of over 590,000 alumni and a focus on innovation, Kinki University has registered 145 entrepreneurial ventures as of June 2025. Its support encompasses everything from fostering entrepreneurial mindsets to facilitating business development.

Through this alliance, both universities aim to redefine education in the 21st century, providing unprecedented opportunities for their students and significant contributions to society.