One pillar is anchored in the ordoliberalism of the Freiburg school, the core element of which is competition. But it is no longer the free unbridled interplay of forces but rather orderly competition that prevents the misuse of market power.
In Kyoto, active collaboration between industry, academia, and government is fostered and firms, universities, and the government are closely tied together since firms with advanced techniques and leading universities are based in Kyoto. Financial institutions have also made various efforts to support firms’ activities.