Gifu University and Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau signed a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on May 26, 2017. The major objectives of the agreement are:

• 1. Dissemination of the allure of Gifu City to the world
• 2. Invitation and organization of domestic and international academic conventions
• 3. Reinforcing intellectual foundation of regions
• 4. Assembling people with diverse individual expertise and nationalities together at Gifu and promoting their exchanges
• 5. By doing all of the above, the two institutions aim to form a strong alliance and cooperation relationship

In a signing ceremony, Mr. Yukio Murase, President of Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau said, "I hope the signing of the agreement will become a great momentum for us to build a strong bond with Gifu University for future growth and prosperity of this region." In reply, President Hisataka Moriwaki of Gifu University said, "Gifu University keeps on pushing forward our efforts for regional revitalization." The two institutions will continue to engage in various initiatives such as increasing the number of people coming and going to and from Gifu City and enhancing power of brand of Gifu University.