J-PEAKS - UNIVERSITY OF YAMANASHI

J-PEAKS

The University of Yamanashi has been selected by Japanʼs Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for the Program for Forming Japanʼs Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS).
This project supports regional core universities and institutions with unique research strengths in building environments that enhance research capacity, accelerate international collaboration, and promote the social implementation (technology transfer) of research outcomes.
(In 2023 and 2024, 25 national, public and private universities across Japan were selected under the J-PEAKS program.)

University of Yamanashi’s VISION

Under the slogan “Reginal Core & Global Professionals”,
the University of Yamanashi aims to lead in solving societal challenges through innovative,
interdisciplinary research, education, and regional collaboration.

vision

Research Excellence|Harnessing our strengths and distinctive features to establish a world-class research hub and promote sustainable interdisciplinary collaboration that generates new value.

Global Innovation|Driving scientific and technological innovation and contributing to global transformation through the social implementation of research achievements and the cultivation of highly skilled professionals.

Regional Knowledge Integration|Building a collaboration hub for industry-academia-government-finance that addresses regional challenges and revitalizes local communities through integrated knowledge creation.

Talent Development|Nurturing globally minded individuals who contribute to regional revitalization and play active roles on the international stage.​

J-PEAKS Initiatives at the University of Yamanashi

Through J-PEAKS, the University of Yamanashi aims to establish an international research hub for Green Hydrogen and to foster and strengthen cutting-edge research across diverse fields.

GR/EEN

Establishment of the Global Research Institute for Energy & Environmental Neutrality (GR/EEN) to integrate Green Hydrogen research and educational resources.​

Y-PEAKS

University-wide initiatives to enhance research capabilities and strengthen cutting-edge research across various fields.