NEDO Technology Development Fields (New Industry Creation and Discovery of Technology Seeds)

New Industry Creation and Discovery of Technology Seeds

Commercialization support for small and medium-sized enterprises and startups

Carrying out seamless support from discovery of technology seeds and entrepreneurs to research and development of practical applications

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  Ring-array breast ultrasound imaging system COCOLY launched on the market
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  Long leg brace with enhanced adjustability that can be worn with a single touch

In line with national investment strategies, NEDO provides a wide range of assistance for small businesses and startups at various phases of their development so that their technology seeds can be put into practical application after the necessary research and development. It has also instituted a cross-sectoral support and advisory framework so that entrepreneurs and startups can launch successful businesses with the necessary professional advice provided by experts, such as venture capitalists, lawyers, accountants, and intellectual property consultants. Apart from providing assistance with research and development, NEDO also builds close rapport with project participants to enhance their business plans and venture into new business domains, thereby turning their technology seeds into viable businesses.

Matching support and Japan Open Innovation Council (JOIC)

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  JOIC workshop (also held online)
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  Innovation Leaders Summit 2022

As international competition intensifies, it will be important to promote open innovation that utilizes outside technologies, ideas, and resources to lead the global market. It will also be vital to tie this effort to the creation of new products and business models. NEDO is strengthening its promotion of open innovation by organizing activities, such as matching events that lead to the creation of joint research and technology alliances between NEDO project participants and outside businesses, universities, and other organizations. In addition, the Japan Open Innovation Council (JOIC), for which NEDO serves as the secretariat, investigates and shares success stories from within Japan and abroad. JOIC holds events, such as pitch contests, with the aim of further deepening and expanding open innovation by businesses and other relevant entities.