JETRO and Purdue University Partner to Strengthen Japan-US Advanced Technology Innovation
New collaboration will connect universities, companies, startups and investors across Japan and the US in semiconductors, AI, quantum technologies and advanced manufacturing.
The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) and Purdue University announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration in advanced technology fields and further connect the innovation ecosystems of Japan and the United States.
The MOU was signed by Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO of JETRO, and Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., President of Purdue University.
Under the MOU, JETRO and Purdue University will leverage Purdue’s research capabilities and expertise in technology commercialisation and JETRO’s extensive network in Japan and the United States to promote collaboration among universities, research institutions, companies, startups, investors, public organisations and other innovation stakeholders.
The collaboration will focus on advanced technology fields including semiconductors, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and life sciences. The two organisations will also seek to promote exchanges among students, researchers and entrepreneurs and create opportunities for joint research, technology commercialisation, startup engagement and industry-academia collaboration.
Purdue University is a leading U.S. research university with significant strengths in engineering and advanced technologies. In addition to research and education, Purdue has developed a strong ecosystem supporting technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship, startups and industry collaboration.
JETRO and Purdue University have built a collaborative relationship through initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and strengthening connections between Japan and the United States. The new MOU provides a framework to further expand this relationship and create concrete opportunities connecting Japanese companies and other innovation stakeholders with Purdue researchers, startups and related organisations.
Through its global network, JETRO supports Japanese companies in accessing technologies, talent and research capabilities overseas and in developing partnerships with universities, research institutions, companies, startups and innovation organisations. Under the new MOU, JETRO will work with Purdue to expand connections between the Purdue ecosystem and Japanese companies and organisations and to facilitate concrete U.S.-Japan collaboration opportunities.
The MOU was celebrated during the 10th Annual U.S. and Japan Digital Innovation Hub & Advanced Technology Workshop, held at Purdue University. The workshop brought together leaders from academia, industry and government to discuss collaboration in areas including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, advanced materials and manufacturing, technology diplomacy, space and quantum technologies.
