MAI-OSAKA: Composites for Key Technologies in Japan and Korea

Shaping Key Technologies for Wind Energy, Hydrogen, and Aviation

Japan and Korea are among the world’s leading nations in the development of composite materials and carbon fibers. For Europe, close collaboration with these innovation-driven markets is of central importance in order to identify technological developments at an early stage and to secure its own long-term competitiveness.

The project promotes international networking among research institutions, policymakers, and companies in the fields of aviation, wind energy, and hydrogen mobility to pool complementary strengths. It examines innovation strategies and framework conditions of the Asian composites industry, particularly in Japan and Korea. A key focus is sustainability: MAI OSAKA develops approaches for recycling, circular economy models, and resource-efficient material use to reduce the environmental footprint of composite materials and to support viable long-term value chains.

International Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer

A core objective of the project is to foster international networking between industry, academia, and policymakers. Through workshops, delegation visits, joint events, and publications, MAI OSAKA promotes bilateral and multilateral knowledge exchange. In addition, the project provides technological, political, and societal analyses to support companies and decision-makers in developing sustainable strategies.