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University of Tokyo Opens Applications for Second Term of 'Colloquium on Creating New Symbiotic Industries'

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Published Jun 11, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 2:14 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The One Earth Guardians program at the University of Tokyo is recruiting professionals for the second term of its 'Colloquium on Creating New Symbiotic Industries,' starting October 2026.
Applications are open from July 8 to July 15, 2026.
The program aims to cultivate talent capable of creating sustainable, well-being-focused industries centered on microalgae, through a curriculum featuring lectures, hands-on training, and field research.

The One Earth Guardians program at the University of Tokyo is recruiting professionals for the second term of its 'Colloquium on Creating New Symbiotic Industries,' starting October 2026. Applications are open from July 8 to July 15, 2026. The program aims to cultivate talent capable of creating sustainable, well-being-focused industries centered on microalgae, through a curriculum featuring lectures, hands-on training, and field research.

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Published: Jun 11, 2026

The One Earth Guardians development program at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences has begun recruiting professionals for the second term of its program, 'Colloquium on Creating New Symbiotic Industries,' scheduled to commence in October 2026. Applications will be accepted from July 8 through 5:00 PM on July 15, 2026.

[Application Overview] - Target: Professionals holding at least a bachelor's degree. - Capacity: Approximately 25 students. - Selection Method: Document screening. - Application Fee: 9,800 JPY. - Enrollment Fee: 28,200 JPY. - Tuition: 14,800 JPY per credit (the course totals 2 credits).

[Program Features] Focusing on microalgae, the colloquium aims to cultivate talent that creates new industries harmonizing with the environment to achieve human well-being. Through lectures by industry-academia experts, hands-on training in microalgae collection/cultivation, field trips, and workshops, the program fosters scientific literacy, business model design, and visionary leadership.

[Period] October 2026 – March 2028

[Key Lecturers and Participating Companies] Instructors include Yoshihiko Igarashi (UTokyo), Takahiko Tanabe (NIES), Tomohiro Fujita (Chitose Group), Shigeru Okada (UTokyo), Izumi Kubota (NIES), Kazue Oda (OSINTECH), Tomoko Nagano (Fujitsu), Ken Kasahara (Chitose Laboratory), and Takahito Hoshino (Chitose Group), among others. Corporate partners include Kao Corporation, Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Nippon Steel Corporation, and UTokyo IPC.

For details, please visit the official website (https://www.one-earth-g.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/colloquium/apply/).

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FAQ

What is the application period for the University of Tokyo's Colloquium on Creating New Symbiotic Industries second term in 2026?

The application period is from July 8 to July 15, 2026.

When does the second term of the Colloquium on Creating New Symbiotic Industries at the University of Tokyo start in 2026?

The second term starts in October 2026.

Which program at the University of Tokyo is organizing the Colloquium on Creating New Symbiotic Industries in 2026?

The One Earth Guardians program is organizing the colloquium.

What type of industries does the University of Tokyo's Colloquium focus on creating in its 2026 term?

The colloquium focuses on creating sustainable, well-being-focused industries centered on microalgae.

What components are included in the curriculum of the University of Tokyo's 2026 Colloquium on Creating New Symbiotic Industries?

The curriculum includes lectures, hands-on training, and field research.

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