Free Workshop “Entrepreneurship in America”

The Forefront of University-Born Ventures Changing the World!

Special Lecture by Professor Kenji Uchino (Alumnus of Tokyo Tech), Electrical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.


Do you want to change the world with your technology? Do you want more freedom in your research? Do you crave a more stimulating career than working for a large corporation?

If you’re a student or early-career researcher with these aspirations, this is a must-attend event!

We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Kenji Uchino, an alumnus of Tokyo Tech (Tokyo Institute of Technology) and currently a Professor of Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. He’ll be sharing the realities and secrets to success in university-born ventures in America.


Lecture Content: A Detailed Roadmap to Success!

Professor Uchino will generously share the know-how he gained over 21 years of experience.

  1. How to Start a University-Born Venture in the U.S.
  2. Capital and Funds – Strategies for Obtaining Research Funds
  3. Invention and Patent Acquisition – Generating New Ideas
  4. Explanation of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR, STTR) for SMEs – Contracts and Research Grants
  5. How to Write a Research Proposal – Goals and Objectives, Gantt Chart, Budget Construction

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Ookayama South 3 Building, Lecture Room S3-206 / Zoom
  • Registration: By 9:00 am, Wednesday, June 25. Registration form

This is your opportunity to bring your ideas to life in America, where cutting-edge technology and business converge. If you’re pondering your future career, interested in entrepreneurship, or seeking new ways to secure research funding, don’t miss this valuable opportunity!