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About MIRAI

MIRAI is a collaboration among 17 leading universities in Japan and Sweden, dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and academic exchange. By connecting researchers, students, and external partners across disciplines and sectors, MIRAI fosters long-term collaboration and helps address global challenges. For more information about MIRAI, its activities, and member universities, please visit the official MIRAI website.

Join the MIRAI Research & Innovation Week 2026. This major international event connects researchers, students, and corporate stakeholders across leading universities in Sweden (including Umeå University and Stockholm School of Economics) and Japan (including Kyushu University, Waseda University, and OIST).

Recommended SCCJ Company Program

To maximize value for SCCJ member companies, a focused core attendance window is proposed from lunch on Tuesday, 8 December to after lunch on Wednesday, 9 December.

• Day 1 (8 December): Arrive for a welcome lunch and initial participant meetings. The afternoon focuses on research and innovation connections, featuring opportunities to meet Dr. Shinichi Akaike for insights into Japan's innovation policies. The day concludes with a high-level networking welcome reception.

• Day 2 (9 December): Morning sessions at the One Fukuoka Conference Hall in Tenjin will facilitate targeted conversations with Japanese organizations such as JETRO Fukuoka and Fukuoka D.C. SCCJ companies are invited to participate in five-minute "Lightning Talks" to introduce their organization, expertise, and the connections they hope to develop.

Opportunities for Participating Companies

The MIRAI network allows businesses to discover relevant research themes, connect with academic talent, and explore new testing and talent needs. Attendees can engage with specialized Global Challenges Teams focusing on:

• Health & an Ageing Population (Seed Project Examples: AI and loneliness, Regenerative dentistry, Autonomous driving)
• Climate Adaptation, Disaster & Risk Management (Seed Project Examples: Climate gamification, Marine heatwaves)
• Resilient Cities & Communities (Seed Project Examples: Nature-based solutions, Aquaculture monitoring, Intergenerational resilience)
• Materials for Energy Conversion & Storage (Seed Project Examples: Thin-film materials, Biomass-derived carbon, 3D graphene)

Interested in Joining?

• Select the sessions most relevant to your company
• Indicate your interest in a Day 2 lightning talk
• Contact SCCJ for coordinated registration

SCCJ member company participation can be coordinated through SCCJ.

Member Universities

Registration and Contact

SCCJ member company participation and registration can be coordinated directly through the SCCJ. When reaching out, please select the sessions most relevant to your company and indicate your interest in hosting a Day 2 lightning talk.

For specific conference inquiries, the Kyushu University MIRAI Team (Conference Organizer) can be contacted at mirai-jp@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp.

MIRAI Event Website: https://www.mirai2026.jp/