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The Science Tokyo Way
Creating a better future for and with society through the power of science
In line with its mission of “advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society,” Science Tokyo is pioneering and developing uncharted initiatives that were previously deemed out of reach. This approach facilitates the pursuit of research-based solutions to societal issues across the entire Institute and amplifies Science Tokyo’s role in creating enhanced societal impact.
Vision-based innovation ecosystem
Visionary Initiatives
Science Tokyo’s vision-driven integrated research framework across the Institute enhances societal impact across various key areas. Driving the model forward are newly established Visionary Initiatives (VIs) — international, multi-sectoral hubs that strive to solve critical societal issues based on “visions for the future.” Graduate-level education will also be firmly linked to VI activities. The goal is to establish an innovation ecosystem of creativity and discovery that breaks new ground beyond what universities have previously achieved.
Strategic analysis and decision-making
I4Collective
The newly established Investigation with Integrity, Innovation for Impact (I4) Collective is a unit that conducts strategic analysis, decision-making, and information-sharing activities to sow the science and technology seeds required to realize a better, brighter future, while focusing particularly on the deep tech field. The I4Collective, or I4C, also trains talent who are poised to undertake such analysis in the future, both within and outside the Institute.
Investigation with Integrity, Innovation for Impact — Science Tokyo launches I4Collective
Science Tokyo Management Committee
The Science Tokyo Management Committee ensures that Science Tokyo functions as a unified, dynamic team engaging in dialogue with various stakeholders. The committee makes resolutions on management policy matters such as the Institute’s mid-term goals, mid-term plans, budgets, and settlement of accounts, and conducts monitoring to verify that Science Tokyo is appropriately managed based on the contents of these policy matters. Together with the diverse and multifaceted Science Tokyo Management Committee, the Institute strives to create a robust structure that enables rapid and far-reaching growth, boosts the value of Science Tokyo's intellectual assets, and facilitates the creation of new research areas, while taking into account shifts in the global environment and other factors.
Science Tokyo Founding Events
Science Tokyo Founding Events are regular events that celebrate the establishment, growth, and diversification of the Institute with students, faculty and staff members, related organizations and partners, and the broader community.
Designated National University scheme
Under the Designated National University Corporation (DNU) system, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology designates national university corporations that are expected to develop world-class education and research activities to a considerable degree and, as a result, create innovation and significantly boost the level of education and research at Japanese universities.