On May 21, Nagoya University held a ceremony to commemorate the naming of the IBIDEN Innovation Square located on the first floor of the IB Building on Higashiyama Campus. The new name was decided based on a naming rights agreement with Ibiden Co., Ltd, a company whose head office is located in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture.
Nagoya University has been expanding its use of naming rights contracts to increase revenue and enhance its educational and research activities. This is Nagoya University’s ninth naming rights partnership. The four-year agreement runs from May 21, 2026, through May 20, 2030.
Ibiden began business over 100 years ago as a hydropower company. From the outset, it sought to boost the regional economy, and it has developed alongside the local community ever since. After its transition from an energy company to a manufacturing enterprise, the company has leveraged its long-established technological expertise to create innovative products that respond to the needs of our changing society.
The ceremony was attended by Ibiden’s President and CEO, Koji Kawashima, and the Manager of Human Resources, Yasuhiro Asano. Attendees from Nagoya University included President Naoshi Sugiyama, Vice President Shogo Kimura, and Dean of the School of Engineering, Tatsuya Suzuki.
Moving forward, Nagoya University will continue to utilize naming rights agreements to support education and research, enhancing student life across the university.
