TGIF seminar – Town＆ Gown Institute of Innovation for the Future, Hiroshima University

2026.05.20 The Organic Photovoltaics (OPV) Co-Creation Seminar: Hiroshima-Driven OPV Innovation-Social Implementation and Co-Creation Network Building-

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Hiroshima University, through the A‑ESG Center for Science and Technology and the Town & Gown Innovation Laboratory (TGIF), will host the Organic Photovoltaics (OPV) Co‑Creation Seminar, “Hiroshima‑Driven OPV Innovation — Social Implementation and Co‑Creation Network Building. Hiroshima University is conducting globally competitive research on materials for organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and is also advancing initiatives …

2026.03.02 The 16th TGIF seminar: TGIF Results Presentation 2025

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On March 2, 2026, the 16th TGIF Seminar—the final session of this fiscal year—was held under the title ‘TGIF Results Presentation 2025: Taking the Next Step Toward Social Implementation through Town & Gown × COMMON’. In this seminar, faculty members involved in the various TGIF divisions and the COMMON project presented research outcomes aimed at …

2026.02.02 The 15th TGIF Seminar: The Mobility Revolution Transforming Local Communities: Implementation and Collaboration Starting from Higashihiroshima

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On February 2, 2026, we held the 15th TGIF Seminar, titled ‘The Mobility Revolution Transforming Local Communities: Implementation and Collaboration Starting from Higashihiroshima. In this seminar, discussions centered on the autonomous BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) project currently underway in Higashihiroshima. Representatives from local government, railway operators, automobile manufacturers, bus operators, and research institutions gathered to …

2025.11.11 The 14th TGIF Seminar: Designing People, Cities, and the Future through Smart Cities

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On November 11, we held the 14th TGIF Seminar under the theme ‘Designing People, Cities, and the Future through Smart Cities.’ In this seminar, experts from industry, academia, and government delivered lectures on the potential of smart cities created through cross‑sector collaboration. Each speaker introduced cutting‑edge technologies and practical case studies from their respective fields, …

2025.03.27 The 7th TGIF Seminar : Delivering Benefits from Platform Partnerships

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On March 27, we had the honor of hosting Prof. Martin Dresner from the University of Maryland for a talk with Hiroshima University members titled “Delivering Benefits from Platform Partnerships.” Prof. Dresner shared insights from his team’s research across four key topics related to supply chain management, with a particular focus on delivery platforms in …

2025.2.26 The 4th Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model Study and Promotion Conference

by TGIFTGIF event, TGIF seminar 28 February 202517 March 2025Comments are Disabled

On February 26, the “4th Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model Study and Promotion Conference” was held at Hiroshima University’s Mirai Crie. During this conference, participants engaged in discussions on the contents of a concrete agrivoltaic model project, which represents the culmination of this year’s research. Additionally, they exchanged information on the broader social landscape surrounding agrivoltaics and …

2024.12.25 The 3rd Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model Study and Promotion Conference

by TGIFTGIF event, TGIF seminar 30 December 202417 March 2025Comments are Disabled

On December 25, the “3rd Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model Study and Promotion Conference” was held at Hiroshima University. In this conference, based on previous discussions, participants engaged in more concrete deliberations on the Hiroshima Prefecture agrivoltaic model. They exchanged opinions on the progress and proposals of the demonstration project model. Program About the Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model …

2024.11.08 The 6th TGIF Seminar : The impact of Commercial Space Launches on Aviation and Maritime Activities

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We are delighted to share the success of our 6th seminar, The Impact of Commercial Space Launches on Aviation and Maritime Activities, held on November 8. The seminar featured a compelling talk by renowned researcher Prof. Chunyan Yu, a full professor from David B. O’Maley College of Business, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Prof. Yu explored the …

2024.6.26 The 1st Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model Study and Promotion Conference

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On June 26, the “1st Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model Study and Promotion Conference” was held in a hybrid format, both on-site and online. During this conference, two lecturers with experience in agrivoltaics gave presentations to the participants. This event provided an opportunity to deepen understanding of agrivoltaics while discussing its benefits and future challenges through case …

2024.3.08. The 5th TGIF Seminar：Farm-based solar power generation which contributes to local community

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We are pleased to announce the great success of our 5th seminar: Farm-based solar power generation which contributes to local community on 8 March. The seminar was presented by prominent researchers and practitioners. The seminar focused on the trends in national policies, the latest technologies related to farm-based solar power generation and how we should …