The Construction of"Innovation Commons"in Japan:Connotation,Motivation,and Direction
As a new policy initiative in the field of higher education in Japan,"Innovation Commons"refers to places and spaces within national universities,supported by the state,that integrate the development and management of facilities to create organically connected campuses."Innovation Commons"is created as a collaborative space where stakeholders connect and innovate together.This proposal was made in the context of digital transformation and"society 5.0"construction,where stakeholders hold new expectations for the functions of universities in human resources cultivation,scientific research,and social services.However,aging facilities on university campuses in Japan limits the full realization of these functions,making it difficult to meet the needs of all stakeholders.In response,Japan proposed the policy of"Innovation Commons"within the existing institutional policies and existing facility development programs.In order to promote the development of"Innovation Commons"from concept to action,Japan government established the Conference of the Survey and Research Staff on the Promotion of the Improvement of the Facilities of the National University Corporations to conduct research on university projects aligning with the"Innovation Commons"goals.By summarizing the key points of each university's initiatives,the goal and vision of the"Innovation Commons"has been refined into four main categories:advancing world-leading cutting-edge research,supporting local industrial revitalization,promoting human resources development,and addressing local social problems.With an emphasis on effectively advancing the establishment of"Innovation Commons"in the future,the Conference of the Survey and Research Staff on the Promotion of the Improvement of the Facilities of the National University Corporations propose recommendations for the state,national university corporations,regional governments,and industry in order to provide guide and reference to universities that are committed to promoting the establishment of"Innovation Commons".
JapanUniversityInnovation CommonsSociety 5.0The digital age
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