ABOUT USWhat is MaOI Institute?
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MISSIONTo establish a hub for the “Blue Economy”, which fosters the marine industry and promotes the conservation of the marine environment, thereby contributing to people’s healthy and prosperous well-being.
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VISIONTo become an innovation hub open to the world by integrating the rich marine resources exemplified by Suruga Bay and Lake Hamana with blue technology.
Main Activities of MaOI
Conducting three major activities as main pillars related to the ocean.
Supporting the development and advancement of maritime-related businesses.
- “Organising the MaOI Forum for building networks between industry, academia, government and finance”
- “Matching research initiatives with corporate priorities”
- “Consultation services regarding the utilisation of grant schemes and business development”
- “Hosting the Blue Economy Expo”
- “Building networks with overseas partners”
- "Information for Using Actual Marine Areas as Demonstration Fields"
Through the utilisation of the marine research and development hub “MaOI-PARC”, as well as marine biological resource libraries and databases, the programme supports collaborative research between companies and researchers, and effective use of databases.
- “Development and provision of marine biological and microbial libraries and databases”
- “Provision of a platform for collaborative research between universities, research institutions, and companies”
- “Establishment and management of research infrastructure, including shared use of laboratories and measurement/analysis equipment”
Supporting the creation of partnerships for protecting and utilizing the ocean.
- “Building networks between citizens, NPOs, companies, and local governments”
- “Planning and support of events and programs for learning and experiencing the ocean”
- “Promoting activities to sustain Shizuoka's beautiful and bountiful seas for future generations”
Who Utilise Our Services
MaOI Institute is widely utilized by companies, researchers, and citizens.
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For business managers and companiesBusiness development, demonstrations utilizing marine resources and data, and grant utilization. -
For researchersCollaborative research, societal implementation, and utilization of marine data and equipment. -
For those with an interest in the sea and the environmentDevelopment of learning opportunities, as well as events and network building
Offices and Networks of MaOI Institute
MaOI Institute supports the social implementation of various ocean-related industries. In addition to those listed below, we promote innovations originating from the ocean in a wide range of fields.
MaOI-PARC
As the core research and development base for the MaOI’s project, the Marine Open Innovation Park (MaOI-PARC) is located in the Shimizu Marine Building, equipping it with laboratories and collaborative research facilities that can be used by universities, research institutions, companies, and others. Looking ahead, plans are also being considered for the establishment of a rental laboratory building that could accommodate businesses and other organisations.
Industry-Academia-Government-Finance Network
This network aspires to provide robust support for solving challenges in the marine sector and creating new technologies and businesses through the cooperation of these four parties.
Overseas Collaboration
Focusing its efforts on international collaboration and building networks. Interactions with the marine cluster and collaborative research with overseas universities are also being conducted.
Access
2F Shimizu Marine Building,9-25 Hinode-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, 424-0922, Japan
(+81) 54 340 1800
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By Car
Approx. 15 minutes (3 km) from Tomei Expressway Shimizu IC
Approx. 10 minutes from National Route 1 or Minami-Kansen
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By Train/Bus (public transportation)
From train station Shimizu (JR) or Shin-Shimizu (Shizuoka Railway – “Shizutetsu”), take “Miho-Yamanote” Line bus bound for \"Tokai University Miho Aquarium” or “Miho Shako Mae\" operated by Shizutetsu Bus and get off at \"Hatoba Ferkerl Museum\" Stop and walk for 5 minutes
