{"id":928,"date":"2026-06-10T23:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/?p=928"},"modified":"2026-06-10T23:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:37:08","slug":"20260307","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/en\/event-showcase\/20260307\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010EVENT\u3011IM Lab Open Seminar: “Ecosystem Innovation Today”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\uff5e Looking back on the one year program – Towards IM Lab 2026 \uff5e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“At this seminar, we will look back on the activities of IM Lab over the past year and share the overall picture and practical knowledge of” “ecosystem innovation,” “which is currently attracting attention. We will also announce new developments for fiscal 2026, including global collaboration with TCI Network, our European base.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u203bIM Lab is an initiative to support the construction of an innovation ecosystem through industry-academia collaboration, which was launched in the round table of the Executive Innovation Committee (EIC). It is operated by the Japan Innovation Network (JIN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the age of the ecosystem economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three structural transitions of decarbonization, digital transformation, and demographic change are rewriting the assumptions of industry from the ground up. Platform-based ecosystems, represented by GAFAM, have created overwhelming value through “relationship design” rather than traditional resource-based competition. On the other hand, Japanese companies are at a serious crossroads. The triple whammy of a closed organizational culture, a vertically divided structure, and an overemphasis on short-term profits is hindering open innovation and trapping companies in the trap of optimizing themselves. The delay in the transition to electric vehicles and the stagnation of digital transformation are also caused by a lack of perspective on value creation for the entire industry and society.\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conventional strategy of pursuing competitive advantage has reached its limit. What is required now is a paradigm shift from “entrenchment of resources” to “co-evolution of knowledge,” from “optimization of each company” to “optimization of the ecosystem,” and from “competition” to “co-creation.” This is a shift from an ego system (prioritizing self-interest) to an ecosystem (prioritizing social interest), and requires a 180-degree different strategic thinking. IM Lab is an innovative initiative to build an innovation ecosystem that goes beyond the conventional framework through collaboration between Japanese industry, universities, and the public sector. As a leader in ecosystem co-creation in Japan, IM Lab aims to form an open consortium-type innovation community in which companies, academia, and the public sector participate. IM Lab is operated by the Japan Innovation Network on behalf of Tokyo University of Science and OI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3:00 PM \u2013 3:10 PM Opening & Introduction
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Opening Remarks and Explanation of Today\u2019s Agenda
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Yoichi Oshima, Noboru Konno
3:10 PM \u2013 3:35 PM Introduction to Ecosystem Innovation
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Current Knowledge and Theoretical Background of Ecosystem Management (Draft)
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Industry-Government-Academia Innovation: Yukari Nagai (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000From Virtual Enterprises to Interpreneurship: Masanobu Tome (SUNDORED)
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000IMS Moving Toward Ecosystems: Hiroyuki Ozaki (JIN)
15:35 \u2013 16:00 IM Lab Open Days Review
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Sharing Insights and Feedback from Past Open Events
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Basic Concepts of Ecosystem Strategy
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Best Practices for Venture Building at Scale in Ecosystems
16:00 \u2013 16:40 Panel Discussion: Practical Reports by IM Lab Members
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Agricultural Ecosystem (Jun\u2019e Morita, Akita Prefectural University)
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000University-Based Initiatives (Hajime Imamura, Toyo University)
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Fujitsu\u2019s Ecosystem (Hidetoshi Jin, Fujitsu)
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Healthcare Ecosystem
16:40 \u2013 16:50 Presentation on TCIN Network Collaboration
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Establishment of JIN\u2019s Asian Regional Branch and Connection to the Global Network
16:50 \u2013 17:00 Introduction to the IM Lab 2026 Program
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Overview of Next Year\u2019s Curriculum and Member Recruitment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please apply by email to the IM Lab Secretariat (ims5 @ ji-network. org).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u203bPlease include the following information in your email:
\u30fbName of company or organization
\u30fbDepartment
\u30fbJob title
\u30fbFull name
\u30fbEmail address
\u30fbAttendance method (in-person\/online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Japan Innovation Network (JIN) Information Page\uff1a
https:\/\/ji-network.org\/event\/02\/10195<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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