JETRO and Purdue University partner on advanced technology innovation

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Purdue University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration in advanced technology fields between Japan and the United States.

The agreement, signed by JETRO Chairman and CEO Norihiko Ishiguro and Purdue University President Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., aims to connect universities, research institutions, startups, and investors. Key focus areas for the partnership include semiconductors, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences.

The initiative will facilitate exchanges among students, researchers, and entrepreneurs, while supporting joint research and technology commercialization. Through this framework, JETRO will assist Japanese companies in accessing Purdue’s research ecosystem, talent, and technological capabilities.