(4) Research and Development in Nagoya
A wide range of industrial technologies is concentrated in Greater Nagoya. There are a total of 391 institutions in this region: 83 major universities and educational institutions, 79 public testing laboratories, 42 research exchange and international technology transfer support centers and 187 company research institutions.There are several characteristic research institutions including National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST Chubu) in Shidami Human Science Park which researches advanced eco-friendly industrial materials of ceramics and light metals; Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute which helps to improve production technology and research development of small and medium-sized enterprises; and Tokai Technology Center (TTC) which makes environmental impact assessment, environmental study and analysis, and registration work for ISO systems standards.
As exemplified by these efforts, the industrial, academic and administrative sector are vigorously working together In Greater Nagoya to strengthen the R&D capabilities of high-tech industries. Greater Nagoya can, therefore, offer great opportunities to companies interested in high-tech development and joint research in new technologies.