What does “integrity” mean in the context of university-based startups? Furthermore, from the perspective of economic security, what actions are expected of universities and researchers?

Integrity refers to a state of being free from “flaws” and capable of functioning completely and independently. In promoting university-based startups, “Startup Integrity” refers to conducting activities fairly and transparently while taking into account conflicts of interest, undue external influence or transactions, and the resulting erosion of trust.
A key aspect of integrity is the appropriate disclosure of information and provision of explanations to all stakeholders. In particular, during the founding and seed stages of university-based startups, the close relationship with the university creates a situation where conflicts of interest are likely to arise. This goes beyond mere compliance and can lead to legal violations, requiring special attention.
Furthermore, from the perspective of economic security, it is important to conduct due diligence and establish internal control systems to demonstrate that there is no undue influence or control from external organizations.
Tongali, one of NINEJP’s platforms, promotes awareness and education regarding startup integrity and supports the development of related systems (such as action models and e-learning), presenting these initiatives through various case studies.For more details, please refer to the “Learn about Integrity” section on the NINEJP homepage (https://tongali.net/x/su-integrity/).