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Funding

This page provides an overview of the research funding that supports the laboratory, including competitive grants, internal university funding, and industry collaborations. The laboratory conducts interdisciplinary research spanning neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and Future Design, and its funding structure reflects this cross-disciplinary research framework. Rather than emphasizing total funding amounts, the laboratory focuses on building sustainable research platforms through interdisciplinary integration and societal connection. Some collaborative and commissioned projects cannot be described in full due to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or institutional policies; therefore, this page presents information only within the range that can be publicly disclosed and is consistent with official university announcements. For the philosophy and framework of industry collaboration, see Collaboration, and for publicly released outcomes see Press Releases.

Competitive Grants (as Principal Investigator)

The laboratory has obtained national competitive funding with Tsuyoshi Okamoto serving as Principal Investigator. Representative awards include:

  • JSPS KAKENHI (Young Scientists B), Principal Investigator (2009–2011)
  • JSPS KAKENHI (Challenging Exploratory Research), Principal Investigator (2012–2013)

Additional projects have also been supported through collaborative or co-investigator roles.

Large-Scale Strategic Programs

The laboratory has participated in nationally funded strategic research programs while serving leadership roles within multi-group research teams.

  • JST-Mirai Program, Co-Investigator and Group Leader (2017–2019) One of three research groups within the project; responsible for leading the group’s research direction and supervising a postdoctoral researcher supported by allocated project funds.

Internal University Funding (as Principal Investigator)

Internal competitive funding at Kyushu University has been used to establish and develop interdisciplinary research platforms.

Interdisciplinary Research Hub Formation

  • Kyushu University Research Hub Formation Program (E-3 Type), “Interdisciplinary Research on Olfaction,” Principal Investigator (2012–2013)
  • Kyushu University Special Program (“Tsubasa” Framework), “Methods for Enhancing and Impairing Cognitive Performance,” Principal Investigator (2015–2017)

Emerging and Data-Driven Research Initiatives

Industry Collaboration

The laboratory has conducted long-term collaborative research with major corporations. Publicly disclosed collaborations include:

Publicly Disclosed Collaborations

  • Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. (2013–2014)
  • Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (2014–2015)
  • Tosoh Corporation (2018–2019)
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (2018–2022)
  • Nichirei Foods Inc. (2020–ongoing)
  • Sony Corporation (2024–ongoing)

Confidential or Non-Disclosed Collaborations

  • Joint research with a major Japanese manufacturer (since 2023)
  • Joint research with a major food company (since 2024)
  • Ongoing collaboration with a research and marketing analytics firm

In accordance with non-disclosure agreements and institutional policies, project titles, research content, duration details, and funding amounts are not publicly disclosed. See Collaboration for the general policy and examples of publicly shareable outcomes.

Disclosure Policy

  • Total funding amounts are not listed on this website.
  • Details of industry-funded research may be partially withheld due to contractual obligations.
  • Research outcomes are disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and institutional press releases where appropriate.

First published: August 20, 2014.
Major revision: February 23, 2026.
Last updated: April 17, 2026.