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Name |
Hyogo Science and Technology Association (HyogoSTA) |
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Purpose |
1.To promote the development of creative science and technology in Hyogo Prefecture comprehensively 2.To advance industrial development based on advanced technology mainly Nishi Harima area 3.By the above, contributing to the creation and development of attractive local and international societies. |
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Chairman |
Dr.Kimihiko Hirao |
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Established |
July 1, 1992 |
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Endowment |
200 million yen |
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Number of Staffs |
19 |
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History |
July 1, 1992: Established as Hyogo Science and Technology Association July 1, 1998: Merged with Harima Technopolis Foundation April 1, 2011: Converted to Public Interest Incorporated Foundation |
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Location |
【HyogoSTA Headquarters】 5-10-1 shimoyamate St., Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture (on the 7th floor of Hyogo Prefectural Office Building №1) Email: hyogosta(a)hyogosta.jp 【Harima Industrial Technology Support Center】 43 Shimodera-cho, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture (on the second floor of The Himeji Chamber of Commerce and Industry Office Building) Email: monozukuri(a)hyogosta.jp 【Synchrotron Radiation Research Center】 1-490-2 Kouto, Shingu-cho, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture (on large-scale synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8 grounds) Email: office(a)hyogo-bl.jp |
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Details of Operations |
1. Comprehensive promotion of science and technology (1) Comprehensive planning and coordination of promotion measures ・Creating plans for promotion measures ・Researching and providing information for promotion purposes (2) Advancing academic research ・Support for academic research ・Support for practical education in educational institutions 2. Spreading and raising awareness of science and technology (1) Enhancing and strengthening the spread and raising awareness of science and technology ・Promoting the spread and raising awareness of science and technology in general ・Promoting the spread and raising awareness of science and technology among youth 3. Strengthening and nurturing technological development capabilities of regional industry (1) Advancing industry-academic-government collaboration ・Strengthening industry-academic-government collaboration systems (2) Promoting technological advancement for companies ・Supporting technological advancement and R&D ・Promoting corporate innovation 4. Supporting R&D for synchrotron radiation (1) Supporting industrial use of SPring-8 large-scale synchrotron radiation facility ・Advancing industrial use of Hyogo Beamline ・Promoting projects for creating innovation |