fiscal year 2020; the Japanese fiscal year starts on April 1 of the stated year and ends on March 31 of the following year
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When universities used Technology Licensing Organizations (TLOs), the amount was calculated after deducting the fees paid for TLOs. TLOs mediate between universities and corporations for collaborative research projects.
100 Japanese yen equal 0.68 U.S. dollars or 0.58 euros as of September 2025. Figures have been rounded.
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Leading universities based on patent income Japan FY 2023
In the fiscal year 2023, Kyoto University generated around ****billion Japanese yen from patent income, representing the highest amount among universities in Japan. That year, the university also stood at the top in terms of income from intellectual property.
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