On Monday, October 7, a Japanese delegation comprised of nineteen representatives from major Japanese corporations and institutions (Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Shibaura Institute of Technology, etc.) visited Skoltech. The visit was part of an overseas study mission of the 14th Japan CTO Forum program, an annual event that brings together chief technological officers from Japan’s leading companies to help strengthen industrial competitiveness and product development ability. Previous overseas study missions include:
- Russia (2019)
- China (2018)
- Switzerland/Italy (2017)
- Sweden/Denmark (2016)
- Germany/Switzerland (2015)
- Turkey (2014)
- Myanmar (2013)
- Russia (2012)
- Korea (2011)
- China (2010)
- Vietnam (2008)
- India (2007)
- China (2006)
- China (2004)
During the visit to Skoltech’s new campus, the delegation toured the FabLab and the Advanced Imaging lab and were given a presentation about the equipment, lab projects, and clients. As well as visiting Skoltech, the Japanese delegates visited Technopark and Renovo Lab. The Japan CTO Forum overseas study mission is part of an effort to network and develop international relationships.
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