Japan Challenge for Society 5.0

Challenge 1
Environmental Friendliness

Help to build a more sustainable Japan; Net-Zero/Carbon-neutrality for a positive future

Social issues and needs in Japan :
We are looking for innovative solutions to contribute to the early realization of carbon neutrality in third largest economy in the world.

There is a growing demand to turn business and social activities more eco-friendly in Japan.
We are committed to achieve a sustainable circular economy and establish a decarbonized and decentralized society.

Expected Solutions (Include but not limited to):
-Carbon neutrality, reduction of CO2 emissions.
-Collection and reuse of greenhouse gases emitted from factories and etc.
-Environmentally friendly materials and ingredients with energy conservation and/or low environmental impact that conserve energy and minimize environmental impact.
-Effective use of renewable energy stored in storage batteries.
-Next-generation food/agritech to develop alt-proteins/meat/seafood.
-Improving agricultural and aquacultural productivity.

Scope (Collaboration partners):
For Japanese companies, government and other related organizations.

Challenge 2

Labor Shortage & Improving Productivity

Calling for big solutions to a shrinking workforce; Fewer workers doesn’t have to mean fewer results.

Social issues and needs in Japan:
We are looking for innovative solutions to help build a brighter society in the era of 'the 100-year life.' Japan has been faced a slump of working population due to the low birthrate and aging population. We are committed to improve the shortage of labor and promote economic growth through digitalization and data utilization.

Expected Solutions (Include but not limited to):
- Digital twin computing, Digital transformation (DX), and Digital solutions (AI, IoT, etc.) to improve productivity
-Smart factories
- Robotics, Avatar and any other solution for saving manpower.
- Productivity-improvement AI, expansion of physical functions/sensing (AI, power-assisted suits etc)
- Smart construction (utilization of data at construction sites)
- Power-free telecommunications

Scope (Collaboration partners):
For Japanese companies, government and other related organizations.

Challenge 3

Smart & Resilient Japan

Help build a safer and smarter Japan through data utilization and innovation; Be the smartest city in the world.

Social issues and needs in Japan:
Help build a safer and smarter Japan through data utilization and innovation; Be the smartest city in the world.

We are looking for innovative solutions to help build the human-centered cities and regions of the future. There is a social imbalance between the densely-populated cities and depopulated rural areas of Japan. We need innovative solutions to create a resilient and comfortable society throughout Japan is to take advantage of smart city technology.

Expected Solutions (Include but not limited to):
- Integrated security systems
- Contactless biometric sensors
- Proactive and traceable supply chain solutions in logistics
- Smart disaster prevention
- Assistive technology for seniors
- EV charging
- Autonomous driving(driving assistance, traffic accident prevention and uneven road surface detection)
- Infrastructure maintenance
- Optimizing traffic volume
- Revolutionary financial services in depopulated areas

Scope (Collaboration partners):
For Japanese companies, government and other related organizations.