Through large-scale joint research that is deeply involved with the business strategies of companies, Hiroshima University is creating globally minded innovative businesses with the aim of activating Japan’s economy as well as its regional economies. We have installed an organizational structure that allows the university president direct control of the Open Innovation Platform (abbreviated to HOIP).
 As the premiere innovation hub in the western Japan region, we are aiming for the creation of new industries originating from the region by continuing to use our globally top-level education and research to develop organizations and mechanisms for commercialization.