| Company Name | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology |
| Company Introduction |
Firstly, to establish in Japan a leading center for research and education that will address new challenges in science and technology. Having achieved economic development through technological innovation, Japan is keen to make significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology. Today, many emerging fields of science and technology require multidisciplinary research. The Institute will focus on integrative approaches to high level research and education. Secondly, to provide a successful model of a research university for Japanese academia. Existing universities with rigid departmental structures face difficulties in developing new systems to accommodate integrative research and education. An additional challenge is to establish a fully internationalized environment. Aside from the Institute holding lectures in English, the Institute will encourage the use of English as the working language of the graduate university. It is hoped that the infusion of differing cultural mindsets will develop a creative atmosphere that nurtures an original and questing spirit. Thirdly, to stimulate the economic transformation of Okinawa. As Okinawa moves beyond the 30th anniversary of Reversion to Japan (2002), the need to develop a self-sustaining, private-sector-driven economy is clear. As an integral step in this process, the Institute aims jump start the development of an industrial and technological cluster. Okinawa's beautiful natural surroundings and geographical proximity to several East-Asian metropolis provide an ideal setting for a world-class university. |
| Industry | Education |
| Location | 7542,Onna,Onna-Son,Kunigami,Okinawa Japan |
| President | Dr.Sydney Brenner |
| Year of Establishment | 2005 |
| Capital | |
| Number of Employees | 150 |
| Description of Business | Prepare for the graduate university opening and promote outstanding research and development in science and technology on a global level. This promotion will develop related research and development infrastructure in Okinawa. It aims to contribute to the self-sustaining economical growth of Okinawa and advancement of science and technology. |
| Transport Information | Driving- Approx, 60 minutes from airport. |
| URL | http://www.oist.jp/ |