basic information
| Organization name | Kyoto University Consortium (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) |
| location | 939 Higashi-Shioji-cho, Shioji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City (Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto) |
| Chairman | Katsuhiro Ohara (President of Doshisha University) |
| Establishment | March 1994: Approval granted for establishment as a foundation; March 19, 1998: Transitioned to a public interest foundation; July 1, 2010: |
| Supervising government agency | Cabinet Office |
| Basic assets | 100 million yen |
| Number of staff | 48 people |
| Member organizations | 46 universities and junior colleges, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto Employers’ Association, Kyoto Economic Doyukai (Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives), Kyoto Industrial Association (Kyoto Industrial Association), Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
(As of June 22, 2024)
About the logo
The design, featuring a “ball,” symbolizes the collaboration between industry, government, academia, and the local community, based on Kyoto’s scenic beauty, historical and cultural resources. It also represents the foundation’s philosophy of collaborative education and research, as well as its future international development.

Guidelines for the Use of the Kyoto University Consortium Logo
(the purpose)
Article 1. The University Consortium Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”) has established a logo mark as its symbol based on its founding objectives and has set forth the necessary matters regarding its use.
(License holder)
Article 2 The rights holders for the use of the logo mark shall be as follows:
- Foundation
- Foundation member organizations
- Other organizations deemed appropriate by the Foundation
(Target users)
Article 3 The following are the subjects for which the logo mark may be used:
- Public relations activities for projects deemed appropriate by the Foundation in relation to its activities.
- Other activities deemed appropriate by the Foundation
(How to use)
Article 4. The use of the logo mark shall be determined separately.
(Obligations of the user)
Article 5. Users of the logo mark shall use it in accordance with the founding objectives of the foundation.
(Discontinuation of use)
Article 6. If the logo mark is used in an inappropriate manner that violates these guidelines, the user may be requested to cease using the logo mark.
Supplementary Provisions
These guidelines shall come into effect on July 1, 2010.











