The Executive Innovation RoundTable (EIRT) is a forum for cross-sectoral and practical dialogue among diverse participants from industry,
government agencies, academic institutions, and civil society (industry, government, academia, and the private sector),
with the creation of innovation in Japan's society and economy as its core theme.
The purpose of the RoundTable is to share fundamental issues that transcend sectoral barriers,
form a common understanding, and make effective recommendations that have a broad impact on society.
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On February 3, 2026, we held the “Future Innovation Roundtable” (Executive Innovation Roundtable 2) at the Hibiya International Building Conference Square. The official report, Executive Innovation Roundtable 2 2026, is now available. It includes an overview of the event, a summary of the plenary session, an outline of the dialogues and discussions leading up to the roundtable sessions, as well as recommendations and concluding…
The Executive Innovation Committee (hereinafter referred to as “EIC”) held the Executive Innovation Roundtable 2 “Future Innovation Roundtable” on February 3, 2026. We will communicate the situation with a report and a digest video. Please watch the digest video by playing the YouTube video in the blue frame below. EIC YouTube ChannelExecutive Innovation Round Table 2 “Future Innovation Round Table” (digest video) The Last…
The official report of the Second Executive Innovation Roundtable 2025, held on August 4, 2025, is now available for download in PDF format. It includes an overview of the event, a summary of the plenary session, a summary of the dialogue and discussions leading up to the introduction of the roundtable, and the facilitators’ recommendations and conclusions. 2nd Innovation Roundtable for Executives 2025 Executive…
The Executive Innovation Roundtable was held by the Executive Innovation Committee (EIC) on August 4, 2025. The following is a report and video digest of the event. Please watch the video digest by playing the YouTube video in the blue frame below. EIC YouTube ChannelThe Second Executive Innovation Roundtable Kanda Myojin: Japan’s Future Will a Nation Without “Design Power” Decline? In the serene setting…
Japan Systematic/Systemic Innovation Management Award
Based on ISO56002, the international standard, and ISO56001 (IMS), which will be issued this year,
the first awards (two categories) in Japan based on global standards have been established to honor organizations
that have established and implemented systematic innovation.
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We conducted a case study interview with Ms. Yuriko Kato, President and CEO of M-Square Lab Co., Ltd., who received the Grand Award for “Vegibus” at the 1st “Systematic Innovation Management Award (SIMA) / Good Innovation Award” hosted by the Executive Innovation Committee (EIC) on February 3, 2026 The interview was held at “Vegibus Dining” (a multi-functional facility located in front of JR Kakegawa…
At the first Systematic Innovation Management Award (SIMA) Good Innovation Award ceremony held on February 3, 2026 by the Enterprise Innovation Committee (EIC), we interviewed Mr. Masaki Takada, “NanoTerasu – Regional Partner”, who received the Grand Prix. Mr. Takada, Vice President of Tohoku University (in charge of Collaborative Innovation in NanoTerasu), Vice President / Professor of Collaborative Innovation Promotion Organization, NanoTerasu, Associate Director of…
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