Key highlights
- The Co-creation Research Center began operations on January 1, 2026.
- The institute is part of UBE's strategy to enhance R&D in specialty chemicals.
- Focus areas include life sciences, environment, energy, and electronics.
Introduction
UBE Corporation and Tohoku University have launched the Co-creation Research Institute for Future Driven Technologies within Tohoku University's Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials.
Objective
The institute aims to develop innovative materials and technologies in response to high social demand in the fields of life sciences, environment and energy, and electronics.
Collaboration
This initiative combines Tohoku University's research capabilities and industry-academia collaboration experience with UBE's expertise in specialty chemicals.
Human Resource Development
The institute will also focus on developing the next generation of human resources by leveraging the knowledge and experience of both organizations.
