Campas Create Co., Ltd.

Campas Create Co., Ltd. is a Japanese technology licensing organization (TLO) and open innovation consultancy headquartered inside the University of Electro-Communications (UEC) campus in Chofu, Tokyo. Founded in September 1999 by UEC faculty members and alumni, it was established as an outsourcing company for university professors and has since grown into a broad-domain TLO that coordinates industry-academia-government collaboration. It is recognized by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as an approved and certified TLO. Unlike many university-affiliated TLOs, Campas Create is independently managed with no university capital investment; its shareholders are primarily UEC faculty, staff and alumni. The company's core services span four areas: industry-academia-government collaboration (matching researchers, building joint research frameworks, and utilizing intellectual property), international collaboration support (global patent utilization, licensing, commercialization and partner development), support for universities and research institutions (social implementation of research results, partner discovery and startup support), and regional industry promotion (supporting local governments and serving as a designated manager of the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center). It has coordinated over 700 industry-academia-government collaboration themes and promotes a 'TLOI2.0' concept that treats technology transfer as a consortium-based open innovation activity. Campas Create operates domestic offices in Chofu (headquarters) and Minato, Tokyo, and has overseas bases in Shenzhen and Shanghai, China. It has been involved in numerous national and municipal projects, including Tokyo Metropolitan Government startup support programs and the PFAS Countermeasures Technology Consortium. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024 and continues to expand its role as a bridge between university research and industrial application.

Campas Create Co., Ltd. was established in September 1999 with investment from faculty members and alumni of the National University Corporation University of Electro-Communications (UEC). It began as an outsourcing company for university professors, providing support services that gradually evolved into full-scale industry-academia collaboration. In December 2000, its capital was increased to 37.5 million yen, and in February 2003 it received certification as an approved TLO and certified TLO from METI and MEXT. Later that year, it began accepting patent distribution advisors and increased capital to 55.35 million yen. In April 2004, it supported the establishment of the Collaboration Industry-Academia-Government organization, and in October 2004 began accepting NEDO fellows. In September 2007, Campas Create established a local subsidiary in Shenzhen, China (Compass Technology Consulting Co., Ltd.), and in November 2007 increased its capital to 81.6 million yen. In June 2008, it launched the Advanced Laser Resin Welding Technology Promotion Consortium, which received the 3rd Monozukuri Collaboration Award (Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Award) in November 2008. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary in September 2009. In April 2010, it started industry support projects for local governments. In June 2012, it launched the Open Innovation Promotion Portal and established the Open Innovation Promotion Office within the Technology Transfer Department (now the Open Innovation Promotion Division). In October 2018, the Advanced Laser Resin Welding Technology Promotion Consortium transitioned to a general incorporated association. In April 2019, the company acquired the trademark for 'Data-Driven Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration' and published a long-term vision toward the 30th anniversary of the TLO Act. In August 2019, it obtained the Gold Certification of the Omotenashi Standard. In September 2019, it held a symposium commemorating its 20th anniversary. In January 2021, it received the 'Special Selection Introduction Case' award at KAIKA Awards 2020. In April 2022, the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center opened, and Campas Create became a constituent member of its designated management group. In June 2022, it established the Shanghai Center in China (within the Yangtze Delta National Technology Innovation Center). In April 2023, it held a memorial forum for former President Kohei Yasuda. In September 2023, it was selected as a development promoter for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'Next-Generation Communication Technology Utilization Startup Support Project' (until March 2026). In October 2023, it was selected as a coordinator for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'University-Originated Startup Creation Support Project' (until March 2025). In September 2024, it was selected as an operator for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'Diverse Entities Startup Support Project' (until March 2026). In December 2024, it held its 25th anniversary event. In April 2025, it began operating the secretariat of the PFAS Countermeasures Technology Consortium. The company continues to promote broader industry-academia-government collaboration and regional industry promotion, aiming to contribute to society through global open innovation.

• Founded by faculty and alumni of the University of Electro-Communications.

• Capital increased to 37.5 million yen.

• Certified as an approved TLO and certified TLO by METI and MEXT.

• Began accepting patent distribution advisors.

• Capital increased to 55.35 million yen.

• Supported establishment of Collaboration Industry-Academia-Government organization.

• Began accepting NEDO fellows.

• Established local subsidiary in Shenzhen, China (Compass Technology Consulting Co., Ltd.).

• Capital increased to 81.6 million yen.

• Launched Advanced Laser Resin Welding Technology Promotion Consortium.

• Received 3rd Monozukuri Collaboration Award (Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Award).

• Held 10th anniversary commemorative gathering.

• Started industry support projects for local governments.

• Launched Open Innovation Promotion Portal and established Open Innovation Promotion Office.

• Advanced Laser Resin Welding Technology Promotion Consortium transitioned to a general incorporated association.

• Acquired trademark for 'Data-Driven Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration' and published long-term vision.

• Obtained Gold Certification of the Omotenashi Standard.

• Held 20th anniversary symposium.

• Received 'Special Selection Introduction Case' award at KAIKA Awards 2020.

• Minato City Industrial Promotion Center opened; became constituent member of designated management group.

• Established Shanghai Center in China.

• Held memorial forum for former President Kohei Yasuda.

• Selected as development promoter for Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Next-Generation Communication Technology Utilization Startup Support Project.

• Selected as coordinator for Tokyo Metropolitan Government's University-Originated Startup Creation Support Project.

A broad-domain TLO and open innovation partner leveraging 25+ years of experience to solve corporate, university and municipal challenges through industry-academia collaboration.

• Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration

  Researcher matching, joint research framework building, and intellectual property utilization.

• International Collaboration Support

  Global patent utilization, licensing, commercialization, and partner development.

• University and Research Institution Support

  Social implementation of research results, partner discovery, and startup support.

• Regional Industry Promotion

  Support for local governments and management of the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center.

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