Hi, I'm Kazusa Shinohara - Policy & External Affairs at 株式会社eiicon
I am deeply driven by the intersection of policy and corporate innovation. I thrive in complex environments where I can build bridges between stakeholders, fostering meaningful connections that ignite growth.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Spearheaded external affairs and strategic policy initiatives at the prominent corporate innovation hub eiicon.
Currently shaping high-level policy frameworks and driving external relations to accelerate ecosystem growth and connectivity.
Provides deep expertise on corporate innovation policy, bridging the gap between legislative frameworks and private sector growth.
🚀 Career trajectory
Governmental Foundation
Spent two decades at MEXT building deep knowledge in national policy and administrative governance.
✦ Policy Design
✦ Public Administration
Ecosystem Transition
Pivoted into the innovation sector at eiicon, applying public sector rigor to startup engagement.
✦ Open Innovation
✦ External Affairs
💪🏻 Superpowers
Public Sector Navigator
Bridging governmental frameworks with private innovation
Decode complex regulatory environments to de-risk innovation projects.
Align startup initiatives with national educational and economic policies.
Ecosystem Architect
Designing collaborative structures for startup growth
Facilitate partnerships between large corporations and agile tech firms.
Design frameworks for regional innovation hubs like STATION Ai.
Institutional Strategist
Translating bureaucratic requirements into market advantages
Navigate institutional processes to secure collaborative opportunities.
Translate academic and governmental objectives into tangible business metrics.
I'm excited about
Seeking to exchange insights on global regulatory trends impacting startup ecosystems.
Looking to engage with leaders building regional innovation hubs and tech-led economic zones.
Exploring new frameworks for cross-sector collaboration to scale early-stage venture impact.
I can help with
Provide guidance on navigating Japanese governmental regulations and research support programs.
Offer perspectives on aligning corporate innovation strategies with national science and technology policies.
Connect innovators with institutional partners to facilitate large-scale regional development projects.
I would love your help on
Need insights on international best practices for corporate-startup collaborative governance models.
Seeking connections with international policy experts focused on fostering regional technology hubs.
Looking for case studies on successful policy interventions that accelerated local venture ecosystems.