From the CEO

Since our establishment in 1998 under the name "Kansai TLO", we have been transforming ourselves as a technology transfer organization, becoming a subsidiary of Kyoto University in 2016 and changing the corporate name to "TLO-KYOTO".

Throughout those years, we have promoted practical applications of intellectual outcomes from our partner universities to feedback useful research results to society and have built a solid track record in industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer.

Academic innovations can be the driving force to change our future society. In this age where the social environment and its structure are changing drastically, there is an ever-growing need to act for the future creation as well as for resolving social issues. In order to achieve such new business creation, industrial technology enhancement and academic progress, technology transfer of groundbreaking research outcomes plays a crucial role.

To contribute to society by promoting technology transfer, it is imperative to accurately comprehend the social needs of the near future. Simultaneously, it is essential to identify potential seeds (ideas) from the vast array of intellectual resources and inventions developed within universities and to present a clear "vision" of how these seeds can effectively address social challenges. This endeavor demands a high level of foresight regarding the future landscape of society. Through sustained communication with industry stakeholders and researchers, we are committed to creating new value and channeling the intellectual capital of universities back into society.

July 2024

Seiji Miwa

President and CEO

TLO-KYOTO Co., Ltd.