Preferred Networks

An integrated ecosystem of industrial robots, automation machinery, and AI control systems centered in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Manufacturers like Fanuc and Yaskawa collaborate with startups to drive innovation. Central to Japan's realization of Society 5.0, combining traditional manufacturing excellence with cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies.

NVIDIA's R&D hub established in Tokyo, collaborating with Japanese universities, research institutions, and companies to advance GPU computing and AI technologies. It accelerates development of next-generation autonomous driving, data center solutions, and generative AI within Japan, strengthening the nation's AI infrastructure.

A Japanese private lunar exploration company established in 2010. Aiming to build a lunar transportation service, ispace challenges private-sector lunar landing with its independently developed landers. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, it represents Japan's leading deep-tech startup pursuing lunar resource utilization and Earth-Moon economic zone development.

Rapidly growing Japanese startup ecosystem in AI technology development. Companies like Preferred Networks and ABEJA lead in deep learning. Applications span practical domains: manufacturing AI, medical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles. Represents fusion of Japanese manufacturing culture with cutting-edge AI, creating pragmatic solutions for industrial challenges.

Lunar landing robots developed by Japanese space startup iSpace. Aims to provide private lunar transport services. Achieved landing milestones in 2023, promoting space industry privatization. Noted as a Japanese unicorn company driving space commercialization.

A central bank digital currency being researched and tested by the Bank of Japan. Phased proof-of-concept experiments began in 2021 with ongoing technical verification. This strategic initiative aims to realize a cashless society, advance digital economic infrastructure, and maintain the international presence of the yen in the evolving digital financial landscape.

Growing AI/machine learning companies including Preferred Networks, Rinna, and Anthropic Japan. Innovation in deep learning and natural language processing. Active partnerships with Japanese major corporations. Challenges include AI talent development and strengthening international competitiveness. Enhanced fundamental research including supercomputer 'Fugaku' development. Represents vanguard of Japan's AI industry future.

A venture company promoting private lunar exploration and development. Operating lunar landing mission 'HAKUTO'. Targets commercialization through resource mining and lunar logistics. Highly valued internationally as Japan-based space business. Symbolizes private space industry growth. Partnerships with JAXA advance diversification of Japan's space sector.