Innovation College Project

📘 Innovation College Project – Notion Export (for Rajesh)

🎯 Purpose & Vision

The "Innovation College" is a new initiative within Ehime University to develop entrepreneurial and innovation-oriented human resources who can lead regional revitalization and sustainability.

💡 “We aim to develop youth who can tackle regional challenges with creative and persistent entrepreneurial spirit, and link knowledge to practical impact.”

🏫 Organizational Structure

Under: Research and Industry-Academia Collaboration Headquarters, Ehime University
Director: Vice President in charge of industry-academia collaboration
Faculty Structure:
- 3 Full-time faculty:
  - Entrepreneurship Producer
  - Program Coordinator
  - Startup Support Manager
- 11 Part-time faculty from all university departments
- 2 External staff from local municipalities and VC/finance sector
Startup Council: Advisory board with public-private stakeholders (entrepreneurs, banks, local government, etc.)

📚 Educational Programs

Program Type	Description
Formal Courses	10+ entrepreneurship courses offered university-wide
Co-curricular	Startup pitch contests, internships, innovation PBL
Target	Students from Ehime and other universities, tech colleges, high schools
Method	Stepwise, seamless, interdisciplinary education model

🌍 Regional Ecosystem Integration

Cooperation with Ehime University Consortium Startup Committee
Open to external students from regional institutions