With the revision of the National University Corporation Law, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology may designate national university corporations to foster innovation, develop world-class education and research activities to improve the level of education and research at Japanese universities.
Designated National University Corporation is expected to enhance research capabilities with the world, to play an active role in promoting achievements for economic and social development as a leader of university “reform”.
In order to fulfill this role, there are special provisions to Designated National University Corporations such as funding specific companies that utilize their achievements.