NEDO and Yamagata University Sign MOC for Mutual Collaboration in Supporting Entrepreneurs

On July 18, 2019, NEDO signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with Yamagata University pertaining to mutual collaboration in supporting university-based research-focused startups.

Under this MOC, NEDO aims to expand the Japanese startup ecosystem through activities to support the creation and growth of university-based startups. In that regard, NEDO will cooperate with Yamagata University to identify seed technologies at the university and assist university-based startups with developing business plans, participating in pitch contests, and training support personnel.

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  NEDO Executive Director
  Masayoshi Watanabe and
  Executive Director and Vice President
  of Yamagata University,
  Dr. Yoshihiro Ohba, signing MOC
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  MOC displayed after signing ceremony