About J-NEXUS
February 18, 2026
At present, economic and academic exchange between New England and Japan is experiencing remarkable growth. In Massachusetts, approximately 200 Japanese companies are now operating, and Japan‑related business activities are rapidly expanding—particularly through strengthened collaboration with local innovation and startup communities in fields such as life sciences and biotechnology. Among foreign countries represented in the region, Japan boasts one of the largest and most prominent presences. Academic exchange is also entering a new phase centered on industry–academia collaboration, with high‑level missions from major Japanese universities visiting local research institutions on an almost daily basis.
In light of this rapid expansion of innovation‑related activities, the Consulate‑General of Japan in Boston has created a PI (Principal Investigator) list (Note 1) and an information platform focused on innovation in the region under a new concept, “J‑NEXUS: Japan–New England Nexus for Innovation.” The goal is to make visible and enhance the usability of the Consulate’s role as a connector within this evolving ecosystem.
The PI List compiles and publicly presents Japanese PIs currently active in the New England area. By doing so, it serves as a fundamental information source that enables access from both Japan and the United States to researchers in relevant fields.
The “J‑NEXUS Quarterly Report(SHIKIHO)” serves as an integrated information platform for Japan–U.S. innovation activities in the region. It is intended to be a useful resource for sharing updates on R&D activities conducted by Japanese companies and researchers operating locally, the latest information on innovation and startup‑support initiatives led energetically by government and related organizations on the New England side, introductions to various events, and foundational data and analyses on the regional innovation ecosystem.
Through J‑NEXUS, we aim to proactively communicate the vigorous progress of Japan–U.S. innovation collaboration in the region and contribute to advancing a new generation of bilateral cooperation in deep‑tech and tough‑tech sectors. We sincerely appreciate your continued understanding and support.
(Note 1) Principal Investigator: A research professional who independently leads a laboratory; is responsible for research group management, budgeting and execution of research projects, supervision of subordinates such as graduate students, and final accountability for published papers.
“Definition of Principal Investigator (PI)” (in Japanese): https://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/gijyutu/gijyutu4/037/attach/1358880.htm
In light of this rapid expansion of innovation‑related activities, the Consulate‑General of Japan in Boston has created a PI (Principal Investigator) list (Note 1) and an information platform focused on innovation in the region under a new concept, “J‑NEXUS: Japan–New England Nexus for Innovation.” The goal is to make visible and enhance the usability of the Consulate’s role as a connector within this evolving ecosystem.
The PI List compiles and publicly presents Japanese PIs currently active in the New England area. By doing so, it serves as a fundamental information source that enables access from both Japan and the United States to researchers in relevant fields.
The “J‑NEXUS Quarterly Report(SHIKIHO)” serves as an integrated information platform for Japan–U.S. innovation activities in the region. It is intended to be a useful resource for sharing updates on R&D activities conducted by Japanese companies and researchers operating locally, the latest information on innovation and startup‑support initiatives led energetically by government and related organizations on the New England side, introductions to various events, and foundational data and analyses on the regional innovation ecosystem.
Through J‑NEXUS, we aim to proactively communicate the vigorous progress of Japan–U.S. innovation collaboration in the region and contribute to advancing a new generation of bilateral cooperation in deep‑tech and tough‑tech sectors. We sincerely appreciate your continued understanding and support.
(Note 1) Principal Investigator: A research professional who independently leads a laboratory; is responsible for research group management, budgeting and execution of research projects, supervision of subordinates such as graduate students, and final accountability for published papers.
“Definition of Principal Investigator (PI)” (in Japanese): https://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/gijyutu/gijyutu4/037/attach/1358880.htm