The Japanese Embassy in Jordan, in collaboration with Al Hussein Technical University, a Crown Prince Foundation Initiative, hosted an online seminar today titled: Innovation via University-Industry R&D Collaboration and Policy Support.

Dr. OKAMURO Hiroyuki, Professor of Graduate School of Economics at Hitotsubashi University, presented his study on governmental policies to foster innovation and described how collaboration between industry, academia, and government might be enabled for the realization of innovation.

Mr. OKUYAMA Jiro, Japan's Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, extended his thanks to the Al-Hussein Technical University for its assistance in organizing the seminar, and stressed Japan's eagerness to enhance collaboration with Jordan in a variety of disciplines in his written message.

Professor Lutfi Al-Sharif, Vice President of Al Hussein Technical University, welcomed Professor Okamuro and the audience, emphasizing the importance of this type of cooperation in enhancing relations between the two parties, the great cultural exchange, and the opportunities that will result from it.

He subsequently stated that the seminar theme was important not just for academics, but also for young students, since it would motivate them to be innovative and creative.

The seminar was attended by academic and administrative staff from the university, as well as students from various disciplines, as well as representatives from the Japanese embassy in Jordan.