In the Incubation Stage, Hokkaido University supports bold, cross-disciplinary research projects that hold the potential for significant social impact. We are particularly committed to fostering an environment in which early-career researchers are encouraged to pursue innovative ideas with confidence, thereby laying the groundwork for future-oriented research.
Regenerative Aquaculture Using Underutilized Plant Biomass
Understanding Allomaternal Care of Mammals Through Physiology, Psychology, and Ethology
Development of a Theoretical Framework to Elucidate the Behavior of Microbial Communities as a Heterogeneous Complex System
Establishing a Novel Nitrogen Cycle Through Resource Recovery from NOx
Understanding Cancer-Specific Mechanosensing Mechanisms and Their Application to Drug Discovery
Understanding How Urinary Tract-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Develops Through Cellular Aging
Establishing the proteoLNP Platform for Targeted Delivery to Diverse Tissues and Cell Types
Creating Artificial Blastocysts Using Semiconductor Microfabrication and Origami Engineering for Next-Generation Reproductive Medicine
Developing Next-Generation Biomimetic Hard Materials with Both Biocompatibility and Moldability
Toward a Nature-Positive Future: Systematizing and Implementing Ecological Forestry Systems
Optical Manipulation of Macroscopic Objects Through Artificial Nanostructure-Based Light Control
Development of Sustainable and High-Performance Carbon–Sulfur Composite Cathodes for All-Solid-State Energy Storage Devices