Nagase & Co., Ltd.

The Future Co-Creation Office is dedicated to creating new value through One NAGASE by driving business creation in emerging fields.
We aspire to be a “platform for challenge and innovation,” where passionate individuals continuously learn, embrace challenges, and create new uniqueness together.
By connecting people, technology, and ideas, we foster innovation and contribute to the sustainable growth of the NAGASE Group and society.

Overview of Future Co-creation Office

The Future Co-Creation Office drives innovation through Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities, technology and market intelligence gathering, the operation of the Nagase Technical Vitality (NTV) Program, and business incubation in strategic areas including Medical & Healthcare, Materials Informatics (MI), Energy, and Data-related technologies.

PROJECTS

① Exploration of Emerging Technologies and New Markets

In 2024, NAGASE established Nagase Future Investments as its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arm.
Through CVC activities, collaboration with startups, academia, and research institutions, we continuously explore emerging markets, advanced technologies, and unique business models. Insights gained through these activities are shared across the NAGASE Group to support future business creation and innovation.

② New Business Creation Program – NTV (Nagase Technical Vitality Program)

We operate the Nagase Technical Vitality (NTV) Program, a group-wide platform designed to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.
Through idea generation workshops, mentoring programs, networking opportunities, and educational seminars, NTV supports employees in transforming innovative ideas into potential business opportunities.

③ Business Incubation

1. Medical & Healthcare

We aim to create a society where the right healthcare reaches the right people at the right time, focusing on AI-powered diagnostic support, preventive healthcare, and pre-symptomatic care.
Key activities include:
・Development and provision of medical DX-related medical support applications and preventive healthcare-related technologies
・Operation of the healthcare portal platform “KANAWA”
・Support for medical device development, including capsule endoscopes, microbiome testing kits, and medical image analysis software

2. Materials Informatics (MI)

By integrating materials science expertise with AI and data science, we support data-driven R&D and accelerate innovation in material development.
Key activities include:
・Data-driven R&D consulting and support services
・Distribution of Uncountable, an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) platform, in Japan
・Development and provision of SmartML, an on-premises machine learning application for materials development

3. Energy

We provide products, services, and investment opportunities that support the transition toward a sustainable energy society.
Key activities include:
・Retail electricity services and environmental value solutions, including renewable energy offerings
・Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products and related services
・Investment in power generation projects, with a specific focus on BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

4. Data Technologies

We develop next-generation data infrastructure technologies that support the AI and IoT era.
Key activities include:
・Edge blockchain technologies
・Data authenticity and integrity solutions Advanced server cooling technologies and related digital infrastructure innovations

FUTURE DIRECTION

To accelerate new business creation across the NAGASE Group, we are continuously evolving the Nagase Technical Vitality (NTV) Program and strengthening collaboration with startups through our Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities.
We are also expanding partnerships with universities, research institutions, and industry leaders to explore emerging technologies, new markets, and future growth opportunities.
By connecting people, technology, and innovation, we aim to create the next generation of businesses that will become future pillars of the NAGASE Group and contribute to sustainable value creation for society.