What is UNIBUREIN?

"Industry-Academia Collaboration 3.0" Bringing World-Class Technology to Companies Across Japan!

Collaborative research between companies and researchers is common overseas, and in startups, Industry-Academia Collaboration 3.0 (industry-academia integration) is becoming the norm.
Although Japan has lagged behind in this area, the quality of research is among the highest in the world.
We aim to deliver research outcomes to companies across Japan and, by 2040, achieve full-scale integration with the global industry-academia ecosystem.

A Service Where Industry-Academia Experts Support You

  • UNIBUREIN is an online platform that matches researchers from universities and research institutions with companies (large enterprises, SMEs, and startups) to accelerate innovation.
    It provides a one-stop solution for promoting research seeds, facilitating joint research, supporting intellectual property management and contracts, marketing and product development, R&D, and other essential functions for industry-academia collaboration, helping to create new value that changes the world.

For Researchers

  1. 1. Securing Research Funding and Acceleration

  2. Obtain joint research and contract research funding to expand your research scale.
  3. Collaborate with various companies, including large enterprises and overseas firms, to secure substantial research budgets.
  4. 2. Social Implementation of Research Outcomes

  5. Match with corporate needs to turn research outcomes into actual services and products.
  6. Gain external recognition and monetize patents, contributing positively to your career.
  7. 3. Increased Visibility & Networking Expansion

  8. Publish research content on UNIBUREIN to enhance recognition as a leading figure in your field.
  9. Build networks with other universities and research labs, making it easier to find research collaborators.
And More!

With a Paid Plan, You Get:

Coordinators Provide Full Support for Contract Drafting and Intellectual Property Management
Approval Processes with Universities and Affiliated Institutions Become Smoother
Expand Research Exposure with Special Promotional Features

For Companies

  1. 1. Differentiation Through Cutting-Edge Research

  2. Partner with top universities and research institutions to integrate the latest technology into your services.
    Enhance credibility and strengthen evidence to build a competitive advantage with unparalleled trust.
  3. 2. Fast-Track Problem Solving

  4. SMEs and startups can leverage university expertise and research resources.
    Partnering with agile local universities and research institutions enables cost-effective and rapid implementation.
  5. 3. Support for Global Expansion

  6. Incorporate research from international universities and research institutions to reach diverse markets.
    Leverage international joint research to integrate the latest global trends into your company's innovation.
And More!

With a paid plan, you get:

Comprehensive support from industry-academia coordinators for contracts and intellectual property management
Full assistance with complex tasks like NDA agreements and research funding structures
Priority matching for large projects and international collaborations, making it easier to find experts

Why Choose UNIBUREIN

  1. A Wide Range of Research Seeds Gathered

    Many universities and research institutions from around the world are registered, covering a broad spectrum from cutting-edge to practical applications.
  2. Self-Solution Model: Contact and negotiate directly for a speedy process. Coordinator-Supported Model (Paid Plan): Experts provide support for contracts and intellectual property strategies.
  3. Reliable Intellectual Property & Contract Management

    A wide selection of NDA and joint research contract templates, plus access to expert consultation.
  4. Promotion & Strengthened Networking
  5. For Researchers: Exposure opportunities in academic and industrial fields.
  6. For Companies: Opportunities for new business development and global expansion.

Recommended For

  • For University & Research Institution Researchers

    Want to see their research applied and make a real-world impact.
    Seek funding to further develop their research.
    Aim to connect across disciplines and with international researchers or companies.

  • For Large Corporations

    Want to integrate cutting-edge university technologies into existing or new businesses.

    Seek to streamline the search for research collaboration in R&D and open innovation.

  • For SMEs & Startups

    Want to enhance product and service development by leveraging university expertise.
    Seek cost-effective and speedy collaboration with local or international universities.
    Aim to boost credibility and attract funding by increasing evidence and visibility.

Paid Plan Information

  • 1. Coordinator-Supported Plan

    Support for contract drafting (NDA, joint research agreements, license agreements, etc.)
    Intellectual property strategy consulting: patenting, licensing considerations, etc.
    Negotiation coordination with university-industry liaison offices and corporate legal departments
    Regular meetings for project progress management

  • 2. Premium Matching Plan

    Priority Display:Research themes and corporate challenges appear at the top of search results
    Featured Section:Highlighted in weekly and monthly newsletters as a notable project
    Assistance with industry media outreach and seminar organization

  • 3. International Collaboration Support Plan

    Enhanced Matching with Overseas Universities & Researchers
    Multilingual contract templates & interpretation support
    Legal support for international IP filings & export regulations

Join Us Now & Co-Create the Future!

UNIBUREIN is a platform where researchers and companies can connect instantly and collaborate effectively.

Companies looking to commercialize cutting-edge research
Organizations seeking innovative technologies to solve social challenges
Researchers aiming to take their research to the global stage