Visasq to Host Free Online Seminar: Practical Methods for Industrial-Academic Collaboration by NEC's Takeshi Fukuda
Visasq is hosting a free online seminar on June 9 featuring Takeshi Fukuda from NEC to discuss the importance of 'technology translation' and 'asset inventory' for successfully commercializing external technologies.
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Visasq, a global knowledge platform provider, will host a free online seminar on June 9 (Tue) at 4:00 PM, titled 'Practical Methods for Industrial-Academic Collaboration: Leveraging External Technologies for Business.' The seminar will feature Takeshi Fukuda, Senior Manager of the Industry-Academic Collaboration Team at NEC’s Research & Business Development Strategy Division.
Visasq operates a knowledge platform with a database of over 800,000 professionals, supporting new business development and DX initiatives for companies worldwide. This seminar aims to provide businesses with essential perspectives to ensure that industrial-academic collaborations move beyond mere technology scouting.
Fukuda, who has extensive experience in both corporate and academic research environments, will address why many collaboration projects fail—specifically, the lack of thorough 'technology and asset inventory' and the absence of 'technology translation.' Attendees will learn how to connect external technology seeds with corporate strategies and convert them into business necessities.
Fukuda has a distinguished career, starting in optical communication device development, moving to research and commercialization at Saitama University, and leading new business development at Sekisui Chemical before his current role leading the Industry-Academic Collaboration team at NEC.
Seminar Overview:
Title: Practical Methods for Industrial-Academic Collaboration: Leveraging External Technologies for Business
Date/Time: June 9 (Tue), 16:00–17:30 JST
Method: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Details/Registration: https://visasq.co.jp/seminar/vs202606090304
Visasq operates a knowledge platform with a database of over 800,000 professionals, supporting new business development and DX initiatives for companies worldwide. This seminar aims to provide businesses with essential perspectives to ensure that industrial-academic collaborations move beyond mere technology scouting.
Fukuda, who has extensive experience in both corporate and academic research environments, will address why many collaboration projects fail—specifically, the lack of thorough 'technology and asset inventory' and the absence of 'technology translation.' Attendees will learn how to connect external technology seeds with corporate strategies and convert them into business necessities.
Fukuda has a distinguished career, starting in optical communication device development, moving to research and commercialization at Saitama University, and leading new business development at Sekisui Chemical before his current role leading the Industry-Academic Collaboration team at NEC.
Seminar Overview:
Title: Practical Methods for Industrial-Academic Collaboration: Leveraging External Technologies for Business
Date/Time: June 9 (Tue), 16:00–17:30 JST
Method: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Details/Registration: https://visasq.co.jp/seminar/vs202606090304
FAQ
What is Mr. Fukuda's background in industrial-academic collaboration?
He has led various projects, including the research and commercialization of printable electronic devices at Saitama University and the establishment of the New Generation Printable Electronic Device Technology Research Association. He also led open innovation at Sekisui Chemical.
What specific processes will be covered in the seminar?
The seminar will cover practical processes ranging from 'technology inventory' to redefine company strengths, 'technology translation' to connect external seeds to business necessity, and stakeholder consensus building.
Is there a fee for the online seminar?
The seminar is free of charge.