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Open Innovation Column Innovation is the creation of new products, technologies and services. This innovation is essential for the development of regional economies. This article explains the necessity of regional innovation support and introduces the actual support provided by regional economic organizations. Please refer to this article if you are aiming to contribute to regional development. # Regional Open Innovation # Regional Revitalization # Know-how # Column # Creating an Era of Great Challenges #Creww

Open Innovation Column In the business field, the use of open innovation for new businesses is spreading. In line with this trend, national and local governments are increasingly using open innovation to solve regional issues and improve their international competitiveness. At the national level, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is playing a central role in promoting regional open innovation, and local governments are also increasing their own efforts to promote regional open innovation. In this issue, we will provide an overview of regional open innovation and what initiatives are being undertaken by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and local governments. # Open Innovation # Regional Open Innovation # Know-how # Column # Creating an Era of Great Challenges #Creww

Open Innovation Column The business environment surrounding local regions is changing due to changes in industrial structure and population decline. In such an environment, innovation by local companies is essential to develop the local economy and sustain the region. In this issue, we will introduce "open innovation," an effective way for local companies to innovate. # Open Innovation # Regional Open Innovation # Startups # Know-how # Column # Creating an Era of Great Challenges #Creww

Open Innovation Column With the current increase in corporate support for realizing regional development, new businesses are said to be targeted at municipal businesses. Many people may be curious about the reasons why local government business is a good target and its characteristics. In this article, we will introduce the reasons why new businesses should engage in local government business and the characteristics of corporate support. # Regional Open Innovation # Know-how # Column # Municipal Business # Regional Innovation # Creating an Era of Great Challenges #Creww

Open Innovation Column] Open innovation is now attracting attention as a solution to various problems facing rural areas, such as declining population and lack of business successors. In this issue, we will explain the characteristics and importance of the problem-solving type of open innovation. We will also introduce tips for successful open innovation and successful case studies. # Open Innovation # Know-how # Column # Local Government # Kobe # Municipal Accelerator #STOPCOVID-19! # Creating an era of great challenges #Creww

Open innovation in Japan has often followed the pattern of large corporations taking the lead in investing in startups, but in the past few years, cases of local governments taking the lead in promoting open innovation have become conspicuous. Let us introduce the latest trends and specific examples.