Since being selected for the "Top Global University Project" (Global Traction Type / Type B) by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in FY2014, the University of Aizu has implemented various globalization initiatives over a 10-year period until FY2023 (March 2024).
The efforts, achievements, and the status of continuing initiatives to improve international sustainability after the conclusion of this project were compiled into a post-project evaluation conducted during FY2024, and the final report was submitted.
As a result of the review by the Program Committee, the University received an "A" grade on a 5-point scale (S to D) from MEXT on March 21, 2025.
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The Innovation and Start-up Education Program supports students who are aiming to apply their skills that they are learning now to the future in the form of start-up business or side business.
Students brush up their technical skills, ability to anticipate the needs of markets and society, and teamwork skills through taking courses required for certification of this program and participating in the extracurricular activities.
Students also receive support for brushing up their business ideas and financial support if they want to start a business after completion of the certificate of this program.
Even if they don't start a business just after graduation, they can receive various support including preparing an independent business such as getting a patent for their ideas, becoming a solo proprietor while employed, and so on.
Guideline for Innovation and Start-up Education Program.pdf
Registration form for the University of Aizu Innovation and Start-up Education Program Form 1
Registration form for the University of Aizu Innovation and Start-up Education Program Form 1.pdf
Request for Certification of Completion of Innovation and Start-up Education Program Form 2
Request for Certification of Completion of Innovation and Start-up Education Program Form 2.pdf
List of activities that will be designated as the "Designated Training" ↓
Regarding Designating the Trainings etc. as the ''Designated Training''.pdf
Students will receive the completion certificate of the program by meeting the following requirements.
| Course Code | Course Title | Minimum credits that are required for the completion of this course |
|---|---|---|
| OT01 | Basic Knowledge Course on Starting Up Ventures I,II | 2 |
| OT02 | Venture Experience Workshop | 2 |
| OT03 | Student Cooperative Class Project (SCCP) *Optional Course |
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| OT09 | Extracurricular Activity Course I | 2 |
| OT10 | Extracurricular Activity Course II *OT09/OT10: Up to four academic credits can be counted as credits required for graduation. |
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| OT11 | ICT Ventures Start-up and Management | 2 |
Program accreditation requires students to take these designated courses as well as designated training and extracurricular activities. Please refer to the program guidelines for more information.
The University of Aizu University-Business Innovation Center (UBIC) provides support for students who have completed the Innovation Start-up Education Program and want to work specifically on their start-ups.
Students receive the following support from UBIC's faculty members:
UBIC also runs the OUTSIDER program for students who want to improve their technical and communication skills.
The Regional Venture Creation and Support Foundation supports start-up companies to conduct stable business activities such as providing consultation on establishing a company, making a business plan, and business management. The foundation offers opportunities for students to exchange ideas with members of a local start-up company or a business manager.
University Business Innovation Center, The University of Aizu
E-mail：ubic-isep@u-aizu.ac.jp
