In October 2026, the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Education (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Center Director: Yasushi Asami) will launch the "Education Innovator Development Program," a certificate program aimed at fostering "Education Innovators" who will bring about change in educational settings. Applications for the first cohort of students will open in July 2026. Under its basic policy "UTokyo Compass 2.0 ~Into a Sea of Diversity: Creating the Future through Dialogue~," first announced in September 2021 and revised in May 2024, the University of Tokyo promotes reciprocal lifelong learning that connects the university and society, and is committed to inclusive education that is not fixed to specific ages, attributes, or backgrounds. As part of this initiative, the Graduate School of Education is establishing a new platform for working adults to engage in systematic learning. Application Site: https://eip.he.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ ■ Background In today's complex and rapidly changing world, transformation that questions existing assumptions is required in all educational settings, from elementary, secondary, and higher education to lifelong learning for working adults. However, systematic training grounds for individuals who will lead such transformations are not yet sufficiently established. UTokyo Compass 2.0 advocates for reciprocal lifelong learning, where the university provides knowledge to society and serves as a forum for learning about social issues. This program, under this policy, aims to cultivate "Education Innovators" who will bring about change in educational settings through both practice and theory. ──────────────────── ■ Significance of the Program - For Systematic Lifelong Learning for Working Adults As the era undergoes significant change, practitioners from various backgrounds are working on educational innovation in diverse fields. Along with this expansion, systematic knowledge that transcends individual experiences and connects them is becoming more