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Okayama University Presents at OTEX 2025

On November 12-13, 2025, Okayama University participated in the Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX), one of the largest technology showcases in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. With over 200 companies exhibiting and attracting approximately 12,000 visitors, this event served as a significant platform for promoting research and innovation.

During the exhibition, Okayama University unveiled its R&D Showcase 2025 and the Okayama Digital Innovation Creation Platform (OI-Start). These initiatives emphasize the university's commitment to fostering industry-academia collaborations and facilitating technological advancements. Visitors were greeted by dedicated staff, including industry-academia collaboration coordinators and administrative officials, who provided insights on the R&D Showcase, OI-Start, and the university's collaborative research and technology consultation processes.

The display featured informative posters and brochures detailing the ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between academic research and industry needs. This engagement aimed to create valuable opportunities for local enterprises to consult on various challenges and explore potential collaborations with the university's researchers.

Feedback from participants highlighted great enthusiasm for the R&D Showcase as not just a venue for research seed presentations, but also as a vital space to facilitate connections between researchers and industry professionals. The anticipation for further interactions underscored Okayama University's role in advancing society through collaborative innovation.

The university continues to push the narrative of social implementation of research outcomes, aiming to enhance co-creation with the industrial sector. The commitment to fostering a unique research environment as a core regional university will keep evolving, as Okayama University prioritizes its partnerships to meet the needs of various business sectors.

For more details about the Okayama University R&D Showcase, please visit Okayama University R&D Showcase 2025.

Notably, the university has also compiled a summary of how it can assist businesses in tackling diverse challenges, available through the following link: Okayama University Industry Collaboration Menu.

The university’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is also noteworthy. Okayama University has received special recognition from the Japanese government for its efforts in supporting SDGs. As it progresses as a regionally centered and distinctive research university, stakeholders and community members can expect continued engagement and innovative developments in the years to come.

Additional Links

• - National University Corporation Okayama University: Official Website
• - Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-Creation Organization: Research and Innovation Site
• - Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX): OTEX Event Page
• - Okayama Digital Innovation Creation Platform: OI-Start Website

For those interested in potential collaborations with Okayama University or specific inquiries regarding research and innovations, contact details are provided on the respective platforms. This collaborative spirit is poised to foster significant advancements both locally and globally as Okayama University strengthens its commitment to innovation and partnership.