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

On September 19, 2019, NEDO signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with Osaka 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 Osaka 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
  Dr. Yasufumi Kaneda,
  Senior Executive Vice President of
  Osaka University, signing MOC
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  Executive Director Watanabe and
  Senior Executive Vice President
  Kaneda displaying signed MOC