Institute of Innovative Research, 
Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Industrial Collaboration

Collaborative Research chair

  • 2023-12.1 - 2027.3.31

    NSK Tribology Collaborative Research Cluster

    Research of tribological phenomena in the fields of materials, lubrication, and mechanics in rolling machine elements.

    Collaborator :
    NSK Ltd.
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Tadahiko SHINSHI
  • 2010.4.1 - 2025.3.31

    Collaboration Research Laboratry for Fundamental Social Information System

    Conducts research and development on fundamental social information system.

    Collaborator :
    NTT Communications Corporation
    Department :
    Advanced Research Center for Social Information Science and Technology (ASIST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Institute Prof. Nagaaki OHYAMA
  • 2022.4.1 - 2025.3.31

    Collaborative Research Chair/Division Program founded by Sony Group Corporation

    Research on next-generation device and system technologies that contribute to a sustainable society

    Collaborator :
    Sony Group Corporation
    Department :
    Integrated Green-niX+ Research Unit
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Hitoshi WAKABAYASHI
  • 2023.10.1 - 2026.9.30

    EX-Fusion Liquid Metal Collaborative Research Cluster

    Advanced Research on Liquid Metal Devices for the Realization of Commercial Laser Fusion Reactors

    Collaborator :
    EX-Fusion Inc
    Department :
    Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy
    Principal Researcher :
    Assoc. prof. Masatoshi KONDO
  • 2023.4.1 - 2026.3.31

    Mitsubishi Electric Energy & Carbon Management Collaborative Research Cluster

    Research and development related to energy & carbon management, carbon cycle, etc.. Exploration and exploitation activities for new technologies through future insight and technology trend analysis

    Collaborator :
    Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Department :
    Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Yukitaka KATO
  • 2023.4.1 - 2026.3.31

    Sumitomo Chemical Next Generation Ecologically-Friendly Device Collaborative Research Center

    Development of ultra low-energy consumption devices using multiferroic materials

    Collaborator :
    SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Department :
    Laboratory for Materials and Structures
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Masato SONE
  • 2022.9.7 - 2026.3.31

    Mitsubishi Materials Sustainability Innovation Collaborative Reaserch Cluster

    For the realization of Green Transformation(GX), joint researches on GX composite materials,next-generation batteries, CO2 utilization and so fourth are on going.

    Collaborator :
    MITSUBISHI MATERIALS
    Department :
    Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Yukitaka KATO
  • 2022.7.1 - 2025.6.30

    JFE Engineering Collaborative Research Cluster for Carbon Neutrality

    Promote the development of new technologies in the energy and environmental fields and contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality.

    Collaborator :
    JFE Engineering Corporation
    Department :
    Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy
    Principal Researcher :
    Specially Appointed Prof. Kenji TAKESHITA
  • 2021.1.13 - 2025.1.12

    artience Collaborative Research Cluster

    Conducts research and development in the fields of environment, IT, and biotechnology.

    Collaborator :
    artience CO., LTD.
    Department :
    Research Center for All-Solid-State Battery
    Principal Researcher :
    Institute Prof. Ryoji KANNO
  • 2021.10.1 - 2024.9.30

    Multimodal Cell Analysis Collaborative Research Cluster

    Conducts research and development on new technologies in drug discovery support.

    Collaborator :
    Cellshoot Therapeutics, Inc.
    Department :
    Cell Biology Center
    Principal Researcher :
    Specially Appointed Prof. Masayuki MURATA
  • 2021.9.22 - 2026.9.30

    ULVAC Advanced Technology Collaborative Research Cluster

    Conducts research and development on high-performance vacuum equipment by plasma measurement and AI technology.

    Collaborator :
    ULVAC, Inc.
    Department :
    Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy
    Principal Researcher :
    Associate Prof. Hiroshi AKATSUKA
  • 2021.4.1 - 2027.3.31

    LG Material & Life solution Collaborative Research Cluster

    Conducts research and development on material & life science.

    Collaborator :
    LG Japan Lab Inc.
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Masato SONE
  • 2021.4.1 - 2025.3.31

    TEPCO Collaborative Research Cluster for Decontamination and Decommissioning Frontier Technology Creation

    Promote the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and contribute to the reconstruction and revitalization of Fukushima

    Collaborator :
    Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
    Department :
    Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy
    Principal Researcher :
    Specially Appointed Prof. Kenji TAKESHITA
  • 2019.4.1 - 2029.3.31

    Komatsu Collaborative Research Cluster for Innovative Technologies

    Conducts research and development of cutting-edge tribological technology.

    Collaborator :
    Komatsu Ltd.
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Naoto OHTAKE
  • 2021.4.1 - 2023.3.31

    ENEOS Smart Materials & Devices Collaborative Research Programs

    Conducts research and development on smart materials & devices.

    Collaborator :
    ENEOS Corporation
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Masato SONE
  • 2021.4.1 - 2023.3.31

    Nuflare Future Technology Laboratory

    Conducts fundamental research on Advanced electron beam writer and Advanced thin film deposition.

    Collaborator :
    NuFlare Technology, Inc.
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Associate Prof. Hiroyuki ITO
    Website :
    www.nuflare.co.jp/english/
  • 2014.10.31 - 2023.3.31

    Center for TDB Advanced Data Analysis and Modeling

    Conducts research and development on modeling evolution of business firms and their network interaction.

    Collaborator :
    Teikoku Databank, Ltd.
    Department :
    Advanced Data Analysis and Modeling Unit
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Misako TAKAYASU
    Website :
    www.tdb-en.jp
  • 2017.4.1 - 2021.3.31

    Industry Collaboration Chair for Experimental Research of Large Structural Components

    Conducts dynamic loading tests on large structural components and develops

    Collaborator :
    KYB Corporation / OILES CORPORATION / SWCC SHOWA CABLE SYSTEMS CO., LTD. etc
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Specially Appointed Prof. Kazuhiko Kasai
  • 2018.4.1 - 2021.3.31

    Nuflare Future Technology Laboratory

    Conducts fundamental research on Advanced electron beam writer and Advanced thin film deposition.

    Collaborator :
    NuFlare Technology, Inc.
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Specially Appointed Prof. Takashi Yoda
    Website :
    www.nuflare.co.jp/english/
  • 2019.4.1 - 2021.3.31

    LG×JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Smart Materials & Devices Collaborative Research Programs

    Conducts research and development on smart materials & devices.

    Collaborator :
    LG Japan Lab Inc.
    JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Masato SONE
  • 2018.12.1 - 2020.11.30

    RIVERFIELD Joint Collaborative Research Laboratory for Advanced Surgical Robots and Systems

    Conducts research and development on the next-generation minimally invasive surgical robots, automation of surgical procedures, and the fusion of diagnosis and treatments.

    Collaborator :
    Riverfield Inc.
    Department :
    Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology (FIRST)
    Principal Researcher :
    Specially Appointed Associate Prof. Daisuke Haraguchi
    Website :
    www.riverfieldinc.com/en/
  • 2013.7.1 - 2020.6.30

    Toshiba Collaboration Research Laboratory for Smart City Infrastructure System

    Conducts research and development on complex solutions to construct smart city infrastructure.

    Collaborator :
    Toshiba Corporation
    Department :
    International Research Center of Advanced Energy Systems for Sustainability
    Principal Researcher :
    Institute Prof. Takao Kashiwagi
    Website :
    www.toshiba.co.jp/worldwide/
  • 2010.4.1 - 2020.3.31

    Tokyo Gas Collaboration Research Laboratory for Smart Energy Networks

    Conducts research and development on smart energy networks.

    Collaborator :
    Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
    Department :
    International Research Center of Advanced Energy Systems for Sustainability
    Principal Researcher :
    Institute Prof. Takao Kashiwagi
    Website :
    www.tokyo-gas.co.jp/en/
  • 2010.4.1 - 2020.3.31

    ENEOS Collaboration Research Laboratory for Low-Carbon Energy System

    Conducts research and development on comprehensive energy systems for achieving a low-carbon society.

    Collaborator :
    JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation
    Department :
    International Research Center of Advanced Energy Systems for Sustainability
    Principal Researcher :
    Institute Prof. Takao Kashiwagi
  • 2010.4.1 - 2020.3.31

    Mitsubishi Collaboration Research Laboratory for Renewable Energy

    Conducts research and development on sophisticated use of renewable energy.

    Collaborator :
    Mitsubishi Corporation
    Department :
    International Research Center of Advanced Energy Systems for Sustainability
    Principal Researcher :
    Institute Prof. Takao Kashiwagi
    Website :
    www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/
  • 2010.4.1 - 2020.3.31

    NTT FACILITIES Collaboration Research Laboratory for Smart Energy Networks

    Conducts research and development on smart energy networks.

    Collaborator :
    NTT FACILITIES, INC.
    Department :
    International Research Center of Advanced Energy Systems for Sustainability
    Principal Researcher :
    Institute Prof. Takao Kashiwagi
    Website :
    www.ntt-f.co.jp/english/
  • 2015.10.1 - 2020.3.31

    Hitachi Collaboration Research Laboratory for Integrated Energy Management System

    Conducts research and development on integrated management system of multiple energy sources including renewables.

    Collaborator :
    Hitachi, Ltd.
    Department :
    International Research Center of Advanced Energy Systems for Sustainability
    Principal Researcher :
    Institute Prof. Takao Kashiwagi
    Website :
    www.hitachi.com/rd/
  • 2018.4.1 - 2020.3.31

    MUFG Collaboration Research Laboratory for AI Financial Market Analysis

    Conducts research and development on Financial Market Analysis using AI technology.

    Collaborator :
    MUFG Bank, Ltd.
    Department :
    Advanced Data Analysis and Modeling Unit
    Principal Researcher :
    Prof. Misako Takayasu / Prof. Manabu Okumura