In order to promote research and development of new technologies and generate new businesses, FUKUDA is involved in joint research projects based on collaborations between industry, the government, and academia.
Based on the technologies obtained from such measures in the past, FUKUDA intends to continue such collaboration in the future as well.
Measures to Ensure Public Funds are Used and Managed Appropriately
To ensure public moneys are not used inappropriately, FUKUDA has established guidelines and other practices for using and managing public funds received for the cost of public research, for example.
System of Responsibility and Help Desk for Using and Managing Public Funds
1. Chief Public Funds Manager
President
As FUKUDA's chief executive officer, the president provides overall coordination of public funds and ensures appropriate operating and management practices are implemented.
2. Manager of Coordinating Public Funds Management
Administrative General Manager
The administrative general manager assists the president in ensuring appropriate operating and management practices are implemented.
3. Compliance Manager
Respective Department Managers
As the manager with the highest responsibility in respective departments, the compliance manager ensures appropriate operating and management practices are implemented for public funds.
4. Inquiry/Report Help Desk
List of Projects
| Project Name | Governing Agency | Implementation Period | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of Ultra Low Profile Ultra Thin Electrodeposited Copper Foils | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | 2014 | Grant |
| Expansion of Ultra High Pressure Swirl Water Atomization Factory | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | 2015 | Grant |
| Development of Next-Generation 3D Printer | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | 2014-2018 | Joint research |