[June 4th Webinar] The Forefront of Research Support Discussed by Academic-Industrial Collaboration Expert Mr. Takahashi and AnswersNews Columnist Mr. Kurosaka
Patsnap Japan will host a webinar on June 4, 2026, focusing on the advancement of research support and industry-university collaboration. Two experts will discuss how the evolution of AI is transforming upstream R&D processes such as theme creation and market analysis, providing strategic insights for URAs and R&D managers.
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For everyone involved in research support, University Research Administrators (URA), and industry-academic collaboration, the progress of AI is significantly changing the nature of R&D itself. Improving decision-making and support functions in upstream processes is becoming increasingly crucial.
This webinar focuses on the future of 'research support,' which is expected to evolve further beyond 'research itself.' Experts in the field—Mr. Takahashi, a leader in industry-academic collaboration support, and Mr. Kurosaka, an AnswersNews columnist—will dive deep into how upstream processes such as theme creation, market analysis, and partnership exploration are changing due to AI progress.
This session aims to provide an opportunity to reconsider roles and future strategies in the AI era, capturing signs of change and providing hints for future actions.
■ Event Overview
- Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 17:00–17:30
- Venue: Online (ZOOM)
- Admission: Free
- Organizer: Patsnap Japan
■ Speakers
- Mr. Takahashi (Expert in Industry-Academic Collaboration)
- Mr. Kurosaka (AnswersNews Columnist)
■ Discussion Topics
- Current state of research support
- Current status and future prospects of AI utilization
■ Recommended For
- People involved in research support and URAs
- Open innovation and industry-academic collaboration managers
- Research planning and strategy managers at universities/research institutes
- R&D planning, technology strategy, and new business development managers in corporations
■ Agenda
16:50– Registration Starts
17:00– Webinar Starts
17:25– Survey Information (Slides distribution for respondents)
17:30– End
This webinar focuses on the future of 'research support,' which is expected to evolve further beyond 'research itself.' Experts in the field—Mr. Takahashi, a leader in industry-academic collaboration support, and Mr. Kurosaka, an AnswersNews columnist—will dive deep into how upstream processes such as theme creation, market analysis, and partnership exploration are changing due to AI progress.
This session aims to provide an opportunity to reconsider roles and future strategies in the AI era, capturing signs of change and providing hints for future actions.
■ Event Overview
- Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 17:00–17:30
- Venue: Online (ZOOM)
- Admission: Free
- Organizer: Patsnap Japan
■ Speakers
- Mr. Takahashi (Expert in Industry-Academic Collaboration)
- Mr. Kurosaka (AnswersNews Columnist)
■ Discussion Topics
- Current state of research support
- Current status and future prospects of AI utilization
■ Recommended For
- People involved in research support and URAs
- Open innovation and industry-academic collaboration managers
- Research planning and strategy managers at universities/research institutes
- R&D planning, technology strategy, and new business development managers in corporations
■ Agenda
16:50– Registration Starts
17:00– Webinar Starts
17:25– Survey Information (Slides distribution for respondents)
17:30– End
FAQ
Is there a fee to join the webinar?
The webinar is free of charge and will be held online via Zoom.
Who is the target audience?
Mainly University Research Administrators (URAs), R&D planners, and open innovation managers in corporations.
Are there any participation benefits?
The presentation slides will be distributed to those who answer the post-event survey.