IPA considers various policies for industry-academia collaboration in the area of IT human resources development in its role as executive office for the Industry-Academia Partnership for Human Resources Development established jointly by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

 Moreover, to ensure concrete progress with practical IT human resources development via industry-academia collaboration, IPA formed collaborative agreements with the National Institute of Informatics (NII) of the Research Organization of Information and Systems (ROIS), an Inter-University Research Institute Corporation. At the same time, we are implementing the IT Human Resource Development Acceleration Program consigned by METI. In addition to practical lectures for information-related faculties and courses at universities, which are implemented based on the curriculums designed in cooperation with companies, this project also involves various initiatives such as improving the foundation for practical education and effectively disseminating these achievements.

Practical IT education at higher educational facilities and other institutions is extremely vital for quickly developing highly skilled IT human resources. IPA has established the IT Human Resources Development iPedia, a website providing information for upgrading, expanding and promoting the spread of practical IT education. This site contains cases of practical IT human resources development through industry-academia collaboration as well as posts the related syllabuses and educational materials, background information and news concerning IT human resources development.

IPA is working to enhance the motivation of young people for learning about the IT field through implementing intensive education programs targeting younger generations including elementary and junior high school students.