To promote strategic R&D using a vertically-integrated group of companies, this project has prepared two sections: Step 1 for consortium companies, and Step 2 for companies participating in joint research.

 

【Step 1】

Consortium companies are qualified to

1) engage in exchanging the newest public knowledge,

2) engage in forming significant human networks, and

3) participate in Step 2.

 

【Step 2】

Joint research participating companies are qualified to participate in “Patent Marché,” the IP management system explained below. Specific strategic R&D activities, which require confidentiality, are managed by a joint research contract between Tohoku University and the participating company.