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FreeWire Expands Premium EV Charging to Japan as Bell Energy Installs First-of-Its-Kind Ultrafast Charger

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
Automotive, Technology, Other Energy, Other Automotive, Utilities, Other Technology, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Hardware, Government, Carbon, Adoption, CHAdeMO, EV, Boost, Goal, Engineering, Technology, United Kingdom, Solution, University of Tsukuba, Business development, Multimedia, University, Electric battery, Renewable energy

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220414005147/en/
    FreeWire Technologies and Bell Energy deploy Japans first battery-integrated Boost Charger.
  • Although Japan invested early in EV charging in 2012 to build-out an initial network of public EV charging stations, 10 years later, much of this slow-charging infrastructure is not equipped to meet the countrys projected demand for ultrafast EV charging.
  • FreeWire and Bell Energy are pioneering EV infrastructure in Japan, a country long-known for its automotive and technology innovation, said Bell Energy CEO, Suzuki Katsuzo.
  • FreeWire was the winner of the 2020 Japan Energy Challenge and has previously worked with Bell Energy to distribute battery-integrated power products.

The second fund of UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. comes to final closing with JPY25.6 billion, involving 11 institutional investors

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
Citadel, Initial public offering, Acceleration, Growth, AOI, Institute of Medical Science (Japan), Ecosystem, University of Tsukuba, University, Industry, Norinchukin Bank, NTT Data, Program, Private sector, Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, USD, University of Tokyo, Entrepreneurship, Advisory board, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, IPC, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, GDP, Note 2, Samsung Galaxy Note (original), JPY, MUFG Bank, SBI Group, Investment, Daikin, General partnership, Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board (Turkey), Like a Boss (film), Lists of diseases, Medicine, Partnership, Graduate school, Gross domestic product, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Financial services, Pharmaceutical industry, Economics

The Accelerating Open Innovation Fund 1 (AOI Fund 1) is an investment limited partnership that was established in 2020 to facilitate open innovation through industry-academia collaboration.

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  • The Accelerating Open Innovation Fund 1 (AOI Fund 1) is an investment limited partnership that was established in 2020 to facilitate open innovation through industry-academia collaboration.
  • UTokyo IPC is the general partner of the fund, while UTokyo serves as its anchor limited partner.
  • This exceeds the amount of UTokyo IPC's first fund, Innovation Platform No.
  • About University of Tokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. (UTokyo IPC)
    (Note 1) TradeWaltz Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates the international trade information-sharing platform "TradeWaltz."

WARPSPACE Selected for JAXA R&D Project to Consider the Design of Optical Cislunar Communication Architecture for the Lunar Exploration

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Research, Technology, Satellite, Telecommunications, Networks, University, Data Management, Science, Education, Other Science, University, Artemis, Moon, JAXA, University of Tsukuba, Multimedia, Communication, LEO, Multilateralism, Tsukuba, MEO, Communications satellite, WARPSPACE, “WarpHub InterSat”, WARPSPACE, “WARPHUB INTERSAT”

WARPSPACE develops WarpHub InterSat, the optical inter-satellite data relay communication service for the earth observation satellite operators.

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  • WARPSPACE develops WarpHub InterSat, the optical inter-satellite data relay communication service for the earth observation satellite operators.
  • Today, numerous national organizations and private companies including startups work on lunar exploration across the globe centering on the Artemis plan.
  • Together with other companies, WARPSPACE will cooperate with JAXA in the development of the optical cislunar communication system to support the lunar development activities in Japan and beyond.
  • WARPSPACE was established in 2016 and has launched three communication satellites including the one made in the predecessor university project.

AstaReal and University of Tsukuba, Japan awarded Patent on Astaxanthin and Exercise Therapy for Improving Cognitive Function

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Fibroblast growth factor receptor, Astar Air Cargo, AHN, News, Neuron, Tonian, Insulin, CEO, Katagiri, Brain, Multi-system (rail), Growth factor, Exercise, Memory, Physical therapy, Gene expression, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Blood, University, Cognition, Mouse, Hippocampus, Neurogenesis, View, Research, Adult, Patent, Yook, Learning, University of Tsukuba, IGF1R, Multimedia, Life, Gene, Spatial memory, Quality of life, Toy, Online shopping

AstaReal astaxanthin modulates genes in the brain that are involved in learning, memory and neuron formation.

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  • AstaReal astaxanthin modulates genes in the brain that are involved in learning, memory and neuron formation.
  • Exercise therapy has been shown to stimulate AHN, as well as enhance and help maintain cognitive function.
  • This new patent from AstaReal ( US 11,116732 ) shows that astaxanthin combined with exercise can improve the effects of exercise on AHN, learning, and spatial memory by modulating genetic expression in the hippocampus.
  • Pre -clinical studies led by Prof Hideaki Soya at the University of Tsukuba, showed Astaxanthin combined with exercise improved cognitive function better than either exercise or astaxanthin treatments alone.

Hitachi Selected by the University of Tsukuba for its Second Proton Therapy System as a PFI Project

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Monday, November 22, 2021
Proton, Patient, Ion, Carbon, Ageing, Particle therapy, Technology, Neoplasm, Partnership, Harman Becker Automotive Systems, Private finance initiative, Cancer, Radiation, PFI, University, Education, Proton therapy, Environment, TSE, Security, Spokane Public Facilities District, Research, University of Tsukuba, Maintenance, Light, Method, Liver, Quality of life, Medical imaging

The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms.

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  • The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms.
  • Image of New Proton Therapy Center; The new center is on the left of existing site
    The University of Tsukuba has been using Hitachi's proton therapy system since 2001.
  • Upon completion and opening of the new proton therapy center, the University of Tsukuba will shift its treatment from the existing center to the new center.
  • In 2001, the University of Tsukuba adopted Hitachi's proton therapy system and has provided proton therapy to approximately 6,000 cancer patients to date.

HPC-AI Advisory Council Announces the 9th Annual APAC RDMA Competition Awards

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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The HPC-AI Advisory Council (HPCAIAC) today announced the results of its 9th Annual APAC RDMA Competition .

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  • The HPC-AI Advisory Council (HPCAIAC) today announced the results of its 9th Annual APAC RDMA Competition .
  • The annual APAC RDMA programming competitions mission is to bridge the gap between state-of-art HPC, AI and storage communication technologies and university lecture programs across APAC.
  • The competition provides the opportunity for students in universities and research centers to learn and practice with the industrys most advanced RDMA programming technologies.
  • The 9th annual competition provided RDMA programming lectures for more than 40 teams and selected 20 teams to participate in the final competition from 11 countries and regions in APAC.

The Jackson Laboratory Announces Acquisition of Charles River Laboratories Japan

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), a U.S.-based nonprofit biomedical research institution, announced today that it has acquired Charles River Laboratories Japans Research Models & Services (RMS) business as a wholly owned subsidiary.

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  • The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), a U.S.-based nonprofit biomedical research institution, announced today that it has acquired Charles River Laboratories Japans Research Models & Services (RMS) business as a wholly owned subsidiary.
  • The Japan-based organization, which will be called The Jackson Laboratory Japan, has approximately 250 employees and three production sites in Atsugi, Hino and Tsukuba, and an administrative office in Yokohama.
  • This important acquisition resulting in the establishment of The Jackson Laboratory Japan is a critical milestone in further empowering Japanese researchers to make significant scientific advances and improvements in drug discovery and basic research, said Auro Nair , executive vice president of The Jackson Laboratory and president, JAX Mice, Clinical and Research Services.
  • For over 20 years, we have built a strong partnership with The Jackson Laboratory providing research animal models.

WARPSPACE Finalized Series A Fundraising

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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WARPSPACE Co., Ltd. (Hereinafter "WARPSPACE," Director CEO: Satoru Tsunemachi), a spin-out space startup from the University of Tsukuba, announced that it has closed Series A round with Japanese leading venture capitals, such as SBI Investment Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd.

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  • WARPSPACE Co., Ltd. (Hereinafter "WARPSPACE," Director CEO: Satoru Tsunemachi), a spin-out space startup from the University of Tsukuba, announced that it has closed Series A round with Japanese leading venture capitals, such as SBI Investment Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd.
  • It is the final close of the Series A round and the total amount of funding has exceeded 9M USD since it was founded in 2016.
  • On top of that, by raising from Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd., all three Japanese megabanks are now listed on our investors.
  • It is 5 years since the founding of WARPSPACE, we marked the worlds first startup, among the inter-satellite optical communication providers, who have been able to close Series A thanks to lots of support.

KUNIHIKO HIRABAYASHI Appointed as the Secretary General of ASEAN-Japan Centre

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kunihiko Hirabayashi as the Secretary General of the AJC in Tokyo as of September 1, 2021.

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  • The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kunihiko Hirabayashi as the Secretary General of the AJC in Tokyo as of September 1, 2021.
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    Mr. Kunihiko Hirabayashi, the Secretary General of the AJC (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Hirabayashi is the former Regional Advisor Regional Chief of Health, UNICEF East Asian and Pacific Regional Office, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Mr. Hirabayashi said the ASEAN-Japan Centre has a 40-year history of excellence in serving as a bridge between ASEAN Members States and Japan to promote trade, investment, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
  • The Centre also has diverse committed experts with vitality, who are devoting all their efforts to expand and deepen the partnership between ASEAN Member States and Japan.

Gotion High-tech Will Provide Products & Technical Support of Unified Cells for Volkswagen

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Volkswagen Group, Hefei, Volkswagen, Companies, Economy of Germany, Germany

HEFEI, China, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 12, Gotion High-tech and Volkswagen Group reacheda strategic cooperation framework agreement .

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  • HEFEI, China, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 12, Gotion High-tech and Volkswagen Group reacheda strategic cooperation framework agreement .
  • The goal of both partners is to industrialize the planned battery cell production at the Salzgitter site of Volkswagen Group Components, and Gotion will provide corresponding technical support.
  • In the Chinese market, Hefei Gotion, the sole subsidiary of Gotion High-Tech, has also reached an agreement with Volkswagen Group (China) to develop the 1stgeneration of unified cells for the volume segment.
  • In addition, Gotion has built 8 R&D centers in Hefei, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Cleveland, Tsukuba / Japan, Singapore, Germany, and India.