[June 4th Webinar] The Forefront of Research Support Discussed by Academic-Industrial Collaboration Expert Mr. Takahashi and AnswersNews Columnist Mr. Kurosaka

For everyone involved in research support, University Research Administrators (URA), and industry-academic collaboration, the progress of AI is significantly changing the nature of R&D itself. Improving decision-making and support functions in upstream processes is becoming increasingly crucial.

This webinar focuses on the future of 'research support,' which is expected to evolve further beyond 'research itself.' Experts in the field—Mr. Takahashi, a leader in industry-academic collaboration support, and Mr. Kurosaka, an AnswersNews columnist—will dive deep into how upstream processes such as theme creation, market analysis, and partnership exploration are changing due to AI progress.

This session aims to provide an opportunity to reconsider roles and future strategies in the AI era, capturing signs of change and providing hints for future actions.

Event Overview - Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 17:00–17:30 - Venue: Online (ZOOM) - Admission: Free - Organizer: Patsnap Japan

Speakers - Mr. Takahashi (Expert in Industry-Academic Collaboration) - Mr. Kurosaka (AnswersNews Columnist)

Discussion Topics - Current state of research support - Current status and future prospects of AI utilization

Recommended For - People involved in research support and URAs - Open innovation and industry-academic collaboration managers - Research planning and strategy managers at universities/research institutes - R&D planning, technology strategy, and new business development managers in corporations

Agenda 16:50– Registration Starts 17:00– Webinar Starts 17:25– Survey Information (Slides distribution for respondents) 17:30– End