Waseda University and BASC Launch Collaborative Course 'Introduction to the Battery Industry' to Foster Battery Talent through Academia-Government-Industry Partnership
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Waseda University and the Battery Association for Supply Chain (BASC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), will launch a collaborative course titled 'Introduction to the Battery Industry' from April 2026. This course aims to systematically educate students on battery technology from basics to cutting-edge advancements, as well as the battery industry and business domains, to cultivate talent that will lead the future of Japan's battery industry.
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- Q: When will the 'Introduction to Battery Industry' course start?
- A: It will be held every Thursday from April 16, 2026 to May 28, 2026, for a total of 7 sessions.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this course?
- A: The main target is first-year master's students in the School of Advanced Science and Engineering at Waseda University, but fourth-year undergraduate students can also take it as an advanced course.
- Q: What is 'BATON'?
- A: It is short for 'Battery Advanced Talent Outreach Network', an organization that contributes to battery talent development through industry-government-academia collaboration, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of Japan's energy storage industry.