NEC Open Innovation Case Studies

JFE Steel
Transforming Steel Industry DX with Frontline Leadership: Amid challenges of labor shortages and skills transfer caused by declining birthrates and an aging population, JFE Steel is promoting next-generation workforce development and strengthening on-site capabilities. The company is committed to passing down the expertise that supports complex steelmaking processes-from blast furnaces to casting and rolling-while striving for sustainable manufacturing.Japanese Only

Chubu Electric Power
Data Utilization for Developing DX Talent: As data utilization advances in the energy industry, the Chubu Electric Power Group is taking on challenges such as AI-driven power generation optimization and frailty detection. To foster DX talent responsible for creating new value, the group is implementing "Data Analysis Skill Enhancement Training."Japanese Only

Itoen
Transforming Next-Generation Marketing with AI: To address challenges such as fragmented knowledge and reliance on individual expertise in marketing initiatives, NEC's "BestMove" was introduced. This solution enables data-driven campaign design and accelerates decision-making, delivering tangible results.Japanese Only

African governments
Supporting African Agriculture through International Collaboration: Africa, where growth is accelerating due to population increase, is an important partner for Japan. Since 2008, NEC has participated in TICAD and has been working to address challenges through technology.Japanese Only

MARUKI SANGYO
Improving the Efficiency of Recycled Plastic Manufacturing: Applying materials informatics technology to improve the efficiency of manufacturing recycled plastic production process. NEC's technology contributes to the recycling industry and realizes the circular economy.Japanese Only

WeWALK
Smart Cane for the Visually Impaired: Creating a world where visually impaired individuals can move freely. Partnering with a UK startup to develop smart white cane solutions that enhance safety and independence.

PoliPoli
Policy Planning Support Validation: Utilizing data analytics to visualize causal relationships between public voices and policies. Conducting proof-of-concept trials to support effective policymaking for happier societies.Japanese Only

Tohoku University Hospital
Work Style Reform for Doctors: Winner of the 7th Japan Open Innovation Prize - Science of Japan President's Award. Japan's first AI-powered medical record system specialized for healthcare reduces medical documentation time by half.Japanese Only

Seven Bank
Data Utilization Enhancement with dotData: Enhancing data utilization in finance and retail sectors with the AI platform dotData. Combining multi-industry data to create flexible services tailored to diverse needs.Japanese Only

AIST, Mitsui Chemicals, Omega Simulation
Next-Generation Plant Operation: Using AI and digital twins to preserve the expertise of skilled plant operators. Balancing safety and operational efficiency to facilitate the digital transformation of chemical plants.Japanese Only

Ghana
Maternal and Child Nutrition Improvement: Addressing malnutrition and disease prevention in Ghana by integrating food, diagnostics, and digital technologies. Partnering with WFP, Ajinomoto Foundation, and Sysmex to improve maternal and child health.

Shines
Future Asset Formation: Guiding personalized asset formation with generative AI. Enhancing financial literacy and democratizing wealth management.Japanese Only

TOKYO MX
Multilingual Broadcasting Powered by AI Anchors: An AI-generated avatar of journalist Jun Hori delivers multilingual broadcasting content in over 80 languages. This innovation supports the digital transformation of the broadcasting industry by enabling program production with unprecedented scalability.

ClimateAi
Measuring the Impact of Climate Adaptation Investments: By integrating ClimateAi's long-term climate forecasting technology with NEC's expertise in agri-tech, the project aims to quantify the impact of climate change on agriculture and clarify the return on investment for adaptation strategies.

CropScope: Optimizing farming practices with AI-driven insights from satellite and sensor data. Enabling environmentally friendly and highly profitable agriculture while contributing to sustainable farming and food security.

AI Drug Development: Developing neoantigen-based personalized cancer vaccines designed for high efficacy and minimal side effects.
Additionally, we are creating vaccines for various infectious diseases to provide protection against both current and emerging viral mutations.

Materials Informatics Consulting Service: By combining expertise in materials science and advanced ICT from NEC Laboratories. NEC supports customers' creation of materials-related intellectual property to enhance global competitiveness.Japanese Only

BestMove
AI-Driven Marketing Strategy Optimization: Combines generative AI with consumer purchase data to propose and evaluate marketing strategies based on customer insights and predictive analysis. Supports marketers in making data-informed decisions with greater confidence.


Roblox Ad Effectiveness Measurement Tool: A prototype tool designed to measure advertising effectiveness on the metaverse gaming platform Roblox. By enabling performance tracking similar to traditional web ads, this tool facilitates seamless ad operations within virtual environments.

cotomi Act
AI Agent Leveraging Tacit Knowledge: A proprietary agent technology automates web-based operations by learning and applying individuals' and organizations' tacit knowledge in data-driven form. The solution achieved a world-first task success rate of 80.4%, surpassing human performance.

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