MIE TLO Co. Ltd.

MIE TLO Co. Ltd. (三重ティーエルオー) is a technology licensing organization (TLO) based in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, Japan, and located within Mie University. A TLO is an organization that acts as a bridge to transfer research results and new technologies from universities and other institutions to industry. MIE TLO was established on February 7, 2002, and on April 16, 2002 its business plan was approved by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under the Act on the Promotion of Technology Transfer from Universities to Private Business Operators, making it an approved TLO. It was the first TLO in Mie Prefecture. The company was conceived under the vision of then Mie University President Ryuichi Yatani, and its establishment was supported by Mie University together with Mie Prefectural Government, Hyakugo Bank, and the Mie Prefecture Industrial Support Center (now Hyakugo Research Institute), which serve as special members. It was founded with the cooperation of higher education institutions in Mie Prefecture, including Mie University, Yokkaichi University, Mie Prefectural College of Nursing, Mie Junior College, Suzuka University, Kogakkan University, Suzuka National College of Technology, Toba National College of Maritime Technology, and Kinki University Technical College. The first president was Masaaki Senoo. MIE TLO operates a membership system and provides support in several areas: promotion of joint research with universities; commissioned research support projects for government and local authorities; support for joint research using university facilities and open equipment; technology transfer of patents and tangible research results; laboratory introductions and exchange meetings; a paid employment placement service matching graduates (excluding current Mie University students) with member companies; an expert human resource bank service; and corporate training and seminars. Its mission is to establish technology and industrial foundations by supporting companies, organizations, and local governments in cooperation with Mie University, and to support Mie University's education, research, and social contribution. The company's logo features three rings representing industry, academia, and government mutually complementing each other and creating synergies to produce high-value research results; the spheres within the rings represent pearls, one of Japan's ten great inventions and a symbol of Mie, expressing the aspiration to create distinctive new industries through regional unity. MIE TLO remains active, regularly holding events such as traveling technical consultation meetings, open labs, intellectual property seminars, and laboratory tours, and in 2024 it jointly received the Chunichi Newspaper Award at the 38th Chunichi Industrial Technology Awards with Onabe-gumi and Mie University.

MIE TLO Co. Ltd. was established on February 7, 2002, under the vision of then Mie University President Ryuichi Yatani. It was the first technology licensing organization (TLO) in Mie Prefecture. Its establishment was made possible with the support of Mie University, Mie Prefectural Government, Hyakugo Bank, and the Mie Prefecture Industrial Support Center (now Hyakugo Research Institute), which became special members of the company. The first president was Masaaki Senoo. On April 16, 2002, its business plan was approved by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under the Act on the Promotion of Technology Transfer from Universities to Private Business Operators, making it an approved TLO. The company was founded with the cooperation of higher education institutions in Mie Prefecture: Mie University, Yokkaichi University, Mie Prefectural College of Nursing, Mie Junior College, Suzuka University, Kogakkan University, Suzuka National College of Technology, Toba National College of Maritime Technology, and Kinki University Technical College. It has a business consignment contract with Mie University regarding technology transfer of intellectual property and industry-academia-government collaboration activities. Since its founding, MIE TLO has operated based on its mission: (I) to contribute to the establishment of technology and industrial foundations and to industry by cooperating with Mie University and supporting companies, organizations, and local governments; and (II) to contribute to Mie University's value creation by supporting its education, research, and social contribution. It provides membership-based services including promotion of joint research, commissioned research support, support for joint research using university facilities, technology transfer of patents and tangible research results, laboratory introductions and exchange meetings, paid employment placement for graduates, an expert human resource bank, and corporate training and seminars. In recent years, MIE TLO has continued to hold events such as traveling technical consultation meetings, open labs, intellectual property seminars, and laboratory tours. In December 2024, it jointly received the Chunichi Newspaper Award at the 38th Chunichi Industrial Technology Awards with Onabe-gumi and Mie University. The company remains active as of 2026, with ongoing seminars and events.

• MIE TLO Co. Ltd. established as the first TLO in Mie Prefecture.

• Business plan approved by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, becoming an approved TLO.

• Jointly received the Chunichi Newspaper Award at the 38th Chunichi Industrial Technology Awards with Onabe-gumi and Mie University.

A university-affiliated technology licensing organization bridging academia and industry in Mie Prefecture, providing technology transfer, research support, exchange, and human resource services.

• Technology transfer services

  Transfer of patents and tangible research results from universities to industry.

• Joint research promotion support

  Support for smooth collaboration with universities.

• Commissioned research support projects

  Execution of projects commissioned by government and local authorities.

• Support for joint research using university facilities

  Support for smooth use of open equipment owned by universities.

• Laboratory introductions and exchange meetings

  Opportunities to learn about latest research and visit research sites.

• Paid employment placement (matching graduates with companies)

  Paid employment placement service introducing graduates, mainly from Mie University, to member companies; current Mie University students are not eligible.

• Expert human resource bank

  Introduction of experts according to customer needs.

• Corporate training and seminars

  Training and seminars by experts according to customer needs.

1. 1株式会社三重ティーエルオー | 三重TLOmie-tlo.co.jp
2. 2会社概要 | 非公開: 三重TLOについて | 株式会社三重ティーエルオー | 三重TLOmie-tlo.co.jp
3. 3設立について | 非公開: 三重TLOについて | 株式会社三重ティーエルオー | 三重TLOmie-tlo.co.jp
4. 4事業内容 | 非公開: 三重TLOについて | 株式会社三重ティーエルオー | 三重TLOmie-tlo.co.jp
5. 5MIE TLO Co. Ltd. (Japan) - Wikidatawikidata.org