In the Kokubu and Hayato Industrial Park (Kokubu-Hayato Technopolis), Southern Kyushu-based industries have shown interest in enhancing region al research collaboration.
As a result, the Kinkowan Technopark Club (KTC) was established in March 1998 by such local businesses. KNCT and local government agencies. Currently, 41 private companies are regular members; 14 local government agencies, such as the Prefectural Department of Commerce, Industry, Labor, and Fisheries, Kagoshima Prefectural Institute of Industrial Technology, Kagashima Industry Support Center, Kagoshima City and Kirishima City, are special members.
The Regional Exchange Promotion Division of RCT handles KTC as well as coordinating several research assistance activities for regular members.
