Please join us on September 14th, 2022 at 7:00pm for a online seminar "Economic Revitalization by Start-ups" cohosted with KG Research Center ​for Entrepreneurship.

Date and Time: September 14th, 2022, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Seminar Style: Online (Zoom webinar)
Language: Japanese
Registration: https://sites.google.com/view/kgstartup

Advance registration is required to attend. Please register here. We will close the registration when we reach full capacity.

Program
　Part I Insight from Academia (7pm～8pm)
　Discussants
　　Akie Iriyama, Waseda University.
　　Hiroshi Shimizu, Waseda University.
　　Masatoshi Kato, Kwansei Gakuin University.
　Moderator
　　Satoko Yasuda, Kyushu University.

Part II Industry and Government Measures to Support Start-ups, followed by Panel Discussion (8pm～9pm）
　Discussants
　　Kazuhiko Shimizu, Director; Head of Acceleration Division, Representative, for Startups Capital Inc.
　　Yoshiaki Ishii, Director, Startup and New Business Promotion Office.
　Moderator
　　Schumpeter Tamada, Kwansei Gakuin University.

IRC will offer a lecture about innovation for spring semester. It is an omnibus lecture by IRC member and emphasizes the theoretical aspects of innovation from economics and management perspectives. The class starts on Apr. 21st and is offered online (Zoom) due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

Course title:
    Special Topics in Economics E (School of Economics)
    Innovation and Knowledge Economy (School of Business Administration)
Date and Time: Tuesday, 1:30-3pm
Zoom URL: The access URL will be announced through LUNA, Kwansei Gakuin University LMS.
Textbook: Doi and Miyata eds. (2015). Introduction to Innovation Theories, Chuokeiza-sha, Inc.
Contact: Prof. Yasuda.ここをクリックして編集する.

Prof. Yasuda published a book "Changing Japanese Innovation System", co-authored with Prof. Jun SUZUKI at GRIPS and Prof. Emerit GOTO at Tokyo University. The book discusses the issues of both private and public sectors in Japanese innovation system and the measures that help revive Japanese economy.

Prof. Hijikata published a book "Social Media Theory: Society and Psychology unraveled by Behavioral Data". The book discusses the contribution of behavioral data generated in web and social media activities to social and psychological analysis and new business creation.

Prof. Tamada published a book "Innovator's Dilemma in Japan", (2nd ed.). The book includes design thinking and ambidextrous organizations as well as new innovation cases.

Prof. Tamada contributes a commentary on business strategy to Nikkei Shimbun. He discusses the strategy necessary for large corporations to sustain innovation in their business.

Prof. Kato contributes a series of commentary on start-ups to Nikkei Shimbun for Apr. 17-30. He argues the role of start-ups in economy and policy direction and socio-economic ecosystem necessary to promote them.

IRC will offer a lecture about innovation for spring semester. It is an omnibus lecture by IRC member and emphasizes the theoretical aspects of innovation from economics and management perspectives. The class starts on Apr. 21st and is offered online (Zoom) due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

Course title:
    Special Topics in Economics E (School of Economics)
    Innovation and Knowledge Economy (School of Business Administration)
Date and Time: Tuesday, 1:30-3pm
Zoom URL: The access URL will be announced through LUNA, Kwansei Gakuin University LMS.
Textbook: Doi and Miyata eds. (2015). Introduction to Innovation Theories, Chuokeiza-sha, Inc.
Contact: Prof. Yasuda.

National Diet Library, Japan just published a report "Science, Technology and Innovation Policy beyond 2020" online. The report is the outcome of yearlong efforts by IRC members. Science, Technology and Innovation Policy of Japan will have been driven under the Science and Technology Basic plan for 25 years next year. The blueprint for the next basic plan (6th, 2021-25) has been developed by the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, relevant ministries and industries. The report is expected to contribute the arguments towards policy formulation.

The Innovation Research Center is transformed into the Innovation System Research Center (IRC) today.