nedo project success stories 2021

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization

NEDO PROJECT SUCCESS STORIES

2021

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New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)Evaluation Department Muza Kawasaki Central Tower, 1310 Omiya-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki city,Kanagawa 212-8554 JapanTel : 044-520-5160 Fax : 044-520-5162https://www.nedo.go.jp/english/index.html



Introduction

Since its establishment in 1980, NEDO has become one of the largest public technology development management organizations in Japan. In this role, NEDO has undertaken technology development and demonstration activities in order to fulfill its two basic missions of addressing energy and global environmental problems and enhancing industrial technology through the integration of the combined efforts of industry, academia, and government.

The results of NEDO projects are widely utilized in the manufacturing processes of companies and final products available to consumers. However, companies participating in NEDO projects must devote additional effort after projects are completed before results are actually available in society as products or services.

NEDO Project Success Stories is an ongoing series of reports that introduce cases of technology development leading up to commercialization that are not generally known among the public, including untold stories of technology development at companies. These examples of commercialization are the outcome of innovative creation and development processes that have attracted attention in society and are model cases for technology development that will support the future of Japan.

Aiming for early realization and maximization of the results of its research and development, NEDO remains committed to bringing together the technological capabilities and research abilities of industry, academia and government in order to promote the development of technology that will drive the Japanese economy.

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Introduction

Since its establishment in 1980, NEDO has become one of the largest public technology development management organizations in Japan. In this role, NEDO has undertaken technology development and demonstration activities in order to fulfill its two basic missions of addressing energy and global environmental problems and enhancing industrial technology through the integration of the combined efforts of industry, academia, and government.

The results of NEDO projects are widely utilized in the manufacturing processes of companies and final products available to consumers. However, companies participating in NEDO projects must devote additional effort after projects are completed before results are actually available in society as products or services.

NEDO Project Success Stories is an ongoing series of reports that introduce cases of technology development leading up to commercialization that are not generally known among the public, including untold stories of technology development at companies. These examples of commercialization are the outcome of innovative creation and development processes that have attracted attention in society and are model cases for technology development that will support the future of Japan.

Aiming for early realization and maximization of the results of its research and development, NEDO remains committed to bringing together the technological capabilities and research abilities of industry, academia and government in order to promote the development of technology that will drive the Japanese economy.

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NEDO’s role as an innovation accelerator

New paths to commercialization.To make technologies available in society as products and services, researchers need to overcome various challenges through repeated trial and error.

To assist in surmounting such challenges, NEDO combines the efforts of industry, academia, and government to drive progress to create innovation.

In its pursuit of an ideal society, NEDO uses its comprehensive management skills to bring the results of research and development to society.

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About NEDO Project Success Stories ................. 4

TOPICS 2021

New Energy Wider Popularization of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Systems .................................................... 6

Material Simultaneous Nanofiber and Resin Composite Product ion–Commercia l izat ion of Cel lu lose Nanofiber Composite Resin ................................... 8

Material Development of New Mater ials for a Highly Sustainable Society through Artificial Synthesis of Structural Proteins ................................................10

Robots / Welfare Equipment 3D Distance Image Sensor for Safety Protection ....12

Medical Biotechnology

A4-Size High-Concentration Oxygen Generator .....14

ContentsINDEX

New Energy ..................................................16

Energy Conservation ..................................17

Resolution of Global Environmental Problems .......................................................18

Electronic / Information ..............................20

Material ..........................................................21

Robots / Welfare Equipment .....................22

Medical Biotechnology ..............................23

Background Information ....................................25

Impacts of NEDO Project Results....................26



Behind every accomplishment in NEDO’s research and development

projects is a story of how companies overcame daunting technical

challenges to achieve commercialization.

About NEDO Project Success Stories

The results of NEDO projects contribute to a better future.

New Energy Energy Conservation Resolution of Global Environmental Problems Electronic / Information

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Behind every accomplishment in NEDO’s research and development

projects is a story of how companies overcame daunting technical

challenges to achieve commercialization.

About NEDO Project Success Stories

The results of NEDO projects contribute to a better future.

New Energy Energy Conservation Resolution of Global Environmental Problems Electronic / Information



NEDO carries out a post-project evaluation after a project is completed by conducting follow-up

monitoring to determine how project results have spread throughout society. Based on the products

and services identified in the monitoring, interviews are conducted with related companies, and

then the products and services are introduced in NEDO Project Success Stories, which are posted

on NEDO’s website. NEDO Project Success Stories have introduced more than 100 technology

development themes since publication of such stories was started 13 years ago.

This brochure outlines five new success stories of technology development leading to commercialization.

Electronic / Information Material Robots / Welfare Equipment Medical Biotechnology



Japan Groundwater Development Co., Ltd., National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)Research and Development for Utilization of Heat as Renewable Energy and other projects

Wider Popularization of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Capped well

Barriers to widespread use including high

costs and difficult to select appropriate sites

of ATES

Challenges

Significant reduction of both initial and running

costs as well as the development of a

potential map

Achievements

Popularization of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage

(ATES) cooling and heating systems

Aims

Potential map for ground source heat pump system

Heat radiation pipes installed at a parking lo t (photo prov ided by Japan Groundwater Development Co., Ltd.)

Heat pump developed as a part of a NEDO project (FY2020)

New Energy

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Japan Groundwater Development Co., Ltd., National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)Research and Development for Utilization of Heat as Renewable Energy and other projects

Wider Popularization of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Capped well

Barriers to widespread use including high

costs and difficult to select appropriate sites

of ATES

Challenges

Significant reduction of both initial and running

costs as well as the development of a

potential map

Achievements

Popularization of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage

(ATES) cooling and heating systems

Aims

Potential map for ground source heat pump system

Heat radiation pipes installed at a parking lo t (photo prov ided by Japan Groundwater Development Co., Ltd.)

Heat pump developed as a part of a NEDO project (FY2020)

New Energy



Japan Groundwater Development Co., Ltd. is a company that is known for the development of a snow melting system using groundwater, which melts snow by having groundwater flow through heat radiation pipes installed under the paving of roads. The company has also been committed to the utilization of geothermal and groundwater heat for many years.The company conducts research and development of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) cooling and heating system. It is a circulation-type energy-saving cooling and heating system that pumps groundwater from the aquifer for cooling purposes in summer and returns the water to the aquifer for heating in winter.

Significant cost reductions

Japan Groundwater Development started research and development of ATES in 1975. Since it introduced the ATES cooling and heating system to its head office building in 1983, the company has accumulated empirical data and has confirmed the energy-saving effects of the system, but it has been difficult to expand the use of the system due to the cost barrier.Therefore, the company attempted to reduce costs by participating in NEDO’s Research and Development for Utilization of Heat as Renewable Energy

project in FY2014 and undertook the development of High-Efficiency Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (Hi-ATES) cooling and heating system.The conventional ATES system requires two or more injection wells to return the entire amount of groundwater using open wells. When the water level rose and it was difficult to return the groundwater, the wells needed to be backwashed, and the groundwater had to be drained as sewage. If the entire amount of the groundwater could be returned using capped wells, the number of wells could be reduced, and the running cost could also be reduced as backwashing would not be needed. The company solved this problem by using the sonic drilling method and establishing a low-cost capped-well excavation method based on boring techniques it has accumulated since its foundation.The conventional ATES system also had the problem that groundwater could not directly be delivered into the heat pumps due to the scale deposition of iron and other substances contained in groundwater. This was also a negative factor for high costs and low heat efficiency. The company and its subcontractor Zeneral Heatpump Industry Co., Ltd. jointly achieved cost reduction and improvement of heat efficiency by developing a new-type heat pump with an electromagnetic

treatment device that reduces scale deposi t ion so that i t can pump groundwater directly.The company then installed a snow melting system using groundwater in the parking lot in front of a building where the ATES system was installed to enhance heat in summer and cold in winter.Thanks to these efforts, Hi-ATES cooling and heating system has achieved a 21% cost reduction of the initial installation costs and a 31% reduction of annual running costs compared to those of the conventional system.

Development of a potential map

In addition to research and development for improving efficiency, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) developed a potential map for the ATES system in order to fur ther promote the popularization of the system.Japan Groundwater Development and AIST have also been participating in the Research and Development for Total Cost Reduction of Heat Utilization as Renewable Energy project since FY2019 and are working to improve efficiency and disseminate systems although they address different research and development themes.

(Interview: November 2020)

Comparison between the Hi-ATES and conventional ATES cooling and heating systems (data provided by Japan Groundwater Development Co., Ltd.)

- Pumping well x 1, injection well x 2 (for 100% injection)

- Groundwater is injected after collecting solar heat using a heat exchanger.

- Antifreeze liquid is provided between the heat exchanger and heat pump and between the heat pump and indoor unit.

- B a c k w a s h a n d s e w e r drainage are necessary to remove clogging.

- Pumping well x 1, injection well x 1

- Sealed well structure realizing 100% injection

- Groundwater is pumped directly to the heat pump and injected after collecting solar heat.

- Antifreeze liquid is provided for the heat pump and indoor unit.

- Recovery of temperature in the aquifer and improved e f f i c i e n c y w i t h a s o l a r collector



SEIKO PMC CORPORATION, Kyoto UniversityDevelopment of Fundamental Technologies for Green and Sustainable Chemical Processes and other projects

Simultaneous Nanofiber and Resin Composite Production–Commercialization of Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Resin

CNF composite resin is extruded from a kneading extruder

Hydrophobic modified pulp

A shoe using CNF composite resin for the midsole

STARCEL® CNF composite material

Material

Simplifying the manufacturing process

and reducing costs while maintaining the resin reinforcement

property

Commercialization of CNF composite resin and its use for shoes

Dissemination of lightweight and

strong, plant-derived environmentally friendly

CNF

Challenges AchievementsAims



SEIKO PMC CORPORATION, Kyoto UniversityDevelopment of Fundamental Technologies for Green and Sustainable Chemical Processes and other projects

Simultaneous Nanofiber and Resin Composite Production–Commercialization of Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Resin

CNF composite resin is extruded from a kneading extruder

Hydrophobic modified pulp

A shoe using CNF composite resin for the midsole

STARCEL® CNF composite material

Material

Simplifying the manufacturing process

and reducing costs while maintaining the resin reinforcement

property

Commercialization of CNF composite resin and its use for shoes

Dissemination of lightweight and

strong, plant-derived environmentally friendly

CNF




By defibrating pulp, a wood-derived material used to make paper, to the nano level and turning it into cellulose nanofiber (CNF) that is uniformly dispersed into resin, a lightweight and strong CNF-reinforced resin composite can be produced. Commercialization of this CNF resin composite was achieved through research and development of a high-efficiency manufacturing method in a NEDO project.

Simultaneous nanofiber and resin composite production

CNF is five times stronger and one-fifth lighter than steel. Since it is plant-derived, it can also contribute to reducing the environmental burden.There are currently several CNF manufacturing methods. Among these, the Kyoto Process, developed in a NEDO project, is characterized by direct pulp kneading, whereas CNF is produced by defibering pulp and mixing it into resin as a composite reinforcement at the same time. Improved manufacturing efficiency has been achieved by this process

of s imultaneous def ibering and kneading.One of the companies involved in the project, led by Professor Hiroyuki Yano of Kyoto University, is SEIKO PMC, which manufactures paper-making chemicals.The research and development challenge was to disperse hydrophilic CNF uniformly into hydrophobic resin. The company saw potential in alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA), which is used for sizing agents that prevent ink from blurring, and used it to establish a method for hydrophobizing CNF.However, this was not adequate to reduce the manufacturing cost. At the time, a multi-stage process of nanosizing pulp, hydrophobizing the fiber with ASA, drying it and kneading it into resin was used.Therefore, this project involved research to simplify the process while maintaining the resin reinforcement property. As a result, it was found that hydrophobization with ASA would allow the simultaneous nanosizing of pulp and kneading it into resin.This research and development project employed the centralized

research laboratory system, with members of participating companies and organizations gathering at Kyoto University to improve the effectiveness o f re s e a rch a nd d eve l o p m e n t cooperation.

First commercialization using the Kyoto Process

S E I K O P M C e s t a b l i s h e d a manufacturing facil i t y based on the project results and started full-fledged provision of CNF composite resin samples in 2014. In 2018, the company star ted supplying CNF composite resin STARCEL® for the midsoles of GEL-K AYANO® 2 5 running shoes at the request of ASICS Corporation through the introduction of a NEDO project member. More than 7 million pairs of shoes using CNF are used worldwide as of February 2020. The material has also been used for concept car parts as part of a project by the Ministry of the Environment, and its use is expected to spread.(Interview: October/November 2020)

Hydrophobic modification

Wood pulp Modified cellulose Twin screw extruder STARCEL®

After removal of resin bydissolution in a solvent

Nanofibrillation

Resin reinforcement

Overview of the Kyoto Process (data provided by SEIKO PMC CORPORATION/Kyoto University)



Spiber Inc.Support for Ventures Involved in Innovation and Practical Application/Development of Super-high Function Fibroin Fiber for Commercialization and other projects

Development of New Materials for a Highly Sustainable Society through Artificial Synthesis of Structural Proteins

Fermentation facility located in Spiber’s prototyping studio (photo provided by Spiber)

To significantly improve production capacity

to enable the practical application of structural

proteins

Commercialization of structural proteins through large-scale synthesis and application development as a material for outdoor

jackets

Artificial synthesis of sustainable and versatile

materials using plant-based resources

ノンブル数字未定

Outdoor jacket featuring structural proteins (photo provided by Spiber)

Structural protein spinning process (photo provided by Spiber)

Material

Structural protein powder (bottom left) and processed material samples (photo provided by Spiber)




Spiber Inc.Support for Ventures Involved in Innovation and Practical Application/Development of Super-high Function Fibroin Fiber for Commercialization and other projects

Development of New Materials for a Highly Sustainable Society through Artificial Synthesis of Structural Proteins

Fermentation facility located in Spiber’s prototyping studio (photo provided by Spiber)

To significantly improve production capacity

to enable the practical application of structural

proteins

Commercialization of structural proteins through large-scale synthesis and application development as a material for outdoor

jackets

Artificial synthesis of sustainable and versatile

materials using plant-based resources


Outdoor jacket featuring structural proteins (photo provided by Spiber)

Structural protein spinning process (photo provided by Spiber)

Material

Structural protein powder (bottom left) and processed material samples (photo provided by Spiber)




Spiber Inc. is a university-originated venture business that was the first company in the world to establish techno logy fo r the la rge -sca le synthesis of structural proteins. Spiber is attracting attention as a sustainable material supplier because its structural proteins are produced by microbial fermentation using plant-based resources, rather than utilizing petroleum resources as most conventional chemical fibers do. As a result of research and development conducted as part of a NEDO project, Spiber released an outdoor jacket using this material in 2019.

For the large-scale synthesis of structural proteins

The strength, elasticity, and excellent high-speed strain characteristics o f na tu ra l sp ide r s i l k i nsp i red Spiber to conduct research and development towards reproducing these characteristics through artificial synthesis. As a result of its efforts, in 2013 Spiber successfully created the world’s first dress woven with structural protein fiber. However, production capacity of Spiber’s materials was sti l l far below the

amount needed fo r successfu l commerc ia l iza t ion , so a majo r transition from lab-scale to large-scale synthesis was necessary.At that time, NEDO was conducting the Support for Ventures Involved in Innovation and Practical Application project to encourage the development of practical applications using novel advanced technological initiatives and promising, unused technologies from research and development venture companies. Spiber applied and was accepted for this project in 2013 with a research focus on ways to increase their production scale.Spiber constructed a prototype studio consisting of fermentation, refinement, spinning, and thread processing facilities for the production of structural proteins.

Marketing of outdoor jackets

Samples made at the prototype studio were provided to various companies, partly as a result of the credibility earned by having been adopted for a NEDO project. One such company was s p o r t swe a r m a n u fac tu re r Goldwin.The two companies launched joint

development of the Moon Parka o u tdo o r j acke t us ing S p ibe r ’s structural protein material. They presented prototypes in 2015 and achieved a successful release of the product in 2019, although item numbers were limited.In order to overcome the challenge of satisfying strict product quality and performance specifications, Spiber fundamentally reviewed its synthetic production method using the research and development facility introduced for the NEDO project. As a result, it established technology capable of producing diverse protein materials customized for specific end-use applications.Spiber ’s structural proteins are called “Brewed Protein™” materials, based on their fermentation-based production method. The company continues to engage in research and development initiatives through a new NEDO project, and there are high expectations for Spiber’s future material and product releases given the company ’s exper ience and technological prowess.


Design protein genes to suit a specific purpose

Introduction of suitable protein genes to microbes

Selection of highly productive microbes

Cultivation of genetically modified microbes to express proteins

Examination and accumulation of data on the correlation between fiber characteristics and gene sequences and computerized design of the desired protein based on acquired data

Production of fibers by dissolving proteins in a solvent and extruding via a syringe (photo: fiber spinning)

Gene transfer

Syringe

Refining and drying of expressed proteins (main ingredient in the fiber)

How to produce a protein for a specific purpose (photos provided by Spiber)



Nippon Signal Co., Ltd.Project for Practical Application of Personal Care Robots/Development of Person-Carrier Robots Based on Safety Technologies

3D Distance Image Sensor for Safety Protection

Need to develop a high-performance peripheral environment sensor that

can detect obstacles

Realization of a peripheral environment sensor that can identify all risks and ensure a high degree of safety

Dissemination of robots that can act safely in everyday living

environments

Appearance and internal mechanism of Infinisoleil FX10s 3D distance image sensor CLINABO cleaning robot equipped with Infinisoleil

Robots / Welfare Equipment

Infinisoleil installed on a platform screen door




Nippon Signal Co., Ltd.Project for Practical Application of Personal Care Robots/Development of Person-Carrier Robots Based on Safety Technologies

3D Distance Image Sensor for Safety Protection

Need to develop a high-performance peripheral environment sensor that

can detect obstacles

Realization of a peripheral environment sensor that can identify all risks and ensure a high degree of safety

Dissemination of robots that can act safely in everyday living

environments

Appearance and internal mechanism of Infinisoleil FX10s 3D distance image sensor CLINABO cleaning robot equipped with Infinisoleil


Infinisoleil installed on a platform screen door




The use of robots and machines

has been increasing in various living

environments. NEDO implemented

the Project for Practical Application

of Personal Care Robots (FY2009 –

F Y 2 0 1 3 ) t o e s t a b l i s h s a f e

technologies and safety evaluation

methods for robots. Nippon Signal

Co., Ltd. participated in the project

and researched ways to improve the

Infinisoleil 3D distance image sensor

that is used for train station platform

doors.

Starting from the development of a MEMS optical scanner

Infinisoleil was originally created

by the company in the course

of i ts advancement in to a new

business field. It started research

and development of micro-electro-

mechanical systems, or MEMS,

which can also be called “moving

semiconductors,” around 1991. As a

result of examining various potential

practical uses, it focused on an

optical scanner, which was the most

promising, and commercialized it with

the product name of Ecoscan and

implemented it with Infinisoleil.

Infinisoleil was launched in 20 05,

and its sales have increased steadily

since it was adopted for the detection

of obstacles at platform screen doors

of urban train lines in Tokyo in 2010,

thanks to the detection accuracy

and high ambient l ight rejection

performance of the MEMS optical

scanner. Around the same time, the

members of the Practical Application

of Personal Care Robots project was

looking for a peripheral environment

sensor suited to wheelchair passenger

robots. As the direction of the project

matched that of Nippon Signal, who

were interested in ensuring the safety

of robots in the future, the company

joined the project.

Determining safety

The biggest challenge of the project

was considering the safety of robots.

To develop technology that ensures

safety, i t was f irst necessary to

clarify all the possible risks of using

robots. Although it was a daunting

task involving thousands of risks,

the company verified the safety with

assessing each risk one by one in

cooperation with other members.

One important thing that should be

considered was identif ied in the

course of the thorough verification. It

was confirmation of the soundness of

the sensor itself. With participation in

the project, the self-check function of

constantly monitoring if any obstacles

a re m issed by In f in iso le i l was

implemented. The 3D distance image

sensor supported by such ultimate

risk assessment has further been

expanding its applications and is still

protecting safety today.

(Interview: October 2020)

MEMS optical scan mirror

LD (pulse laser light source)

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PD (light receiver)

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Light beam receiving area

Distance measurement

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Distance measurement principle of Infinisoleil (data provided by Nippon Signal)



VIGO MEDICAL Co., Ltd.Development Promotion Project for Practical Use of Welfare Equipment/Small Oxygen Generator as a Respiratory Aid for Elderly People

A4-Size High-Concentration Oxygen Generator

Oxy’z high-concentration oxygen generator

Easily exchangeable oxygen concentration cartridge

Can also be placed horizontally

T-shaped motor pump

Development of a small and easy-to-maintain high-concentration

oxygen generator to improve versatility

Commercialization of a portable and cartridge-

exchange type device for use by a wide range of

people

Dissemination of high-concentration oxygen use by more people to

improve their health






VIGO MEDICAL Co., Ltd.Development Promotion Project for Practical Use of Welfare Equipment/Small Oxygen Generator as a Respiratory Aid for Elderly People

A4-Size High-Concentration Oxygen Generator

Oxy’z high-concentration oxygen generator

Easily exchangeable oxygen concentration cartridge

Can also be placed horizontally

T-shaped motor pump

Development of a small and easy-to-maintain high-concentration

oxygen generator to improve versatility

Commercialization of a portable and cartridge-

exchange type device for use by a wide range of

people

Dissemination of high-concentration oxygen use by more people to

improve their health






VIGO MEDICAL Co., Ltd. carried out downsizing of high-concentration oxygen generators that were not practical for daily use by the general public as part of the NEDO project, and the developed product is now in practical use. The generator can be more easily carried around by the general public for daily use.

New method of downsizing

High-concentration oxygen generators used in medical oxygen masks and oxygen capsules to help athletes recover from injury have been large and difficult to handle. Therefore, VIGO MEDICAL joined the NEDO project to develop a more practical, small, and highly convenient product so that more people can easily inhale high-concentration oxygen to improve their health.To downsize the generators, the company e l iminated the use of pressure swing adsorption (PSA), a major nitrogen gas adsorption method used with high-concentration oxygen generators to adsorb and remove

nitrogen gas in the atmosphere using compressor pressurization. It adopted a rapid vacuum swing adsorption (RVSA) method instead, which is a kind of vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) that removes nitrogen gas by generating adsorption pressure using a blower instead of a compressor. The company thus managed to obtain sufficient oxygen concentration for health equipment (40%). It also improved the storability by using a T-shaped motor pump instead of a vertical one.It also adopted a cartridge-type removable oxygen concentration unit for easy maintenance by users themselves. The concentration unit has a complex mechanism that generates concentrated oxygen using an adsorption tube while efficiently releasing the adsorbed nitrogen using some of the generated oxygen. After much trial and error, the company has successfully developed a cartridge-type concentration unit.

Used both by elderly and young people

As a result, the company produced

Oxy’z, the world’s smallest and most lightweight high-concentration oxygen generator that is also the first in the world to use cartridge users can exchange themselves. Since its launch in January 2014, approximately 10,000 generators have been sold. Its use has expanded among athletes and other young people, in addition to elderly people. In 2019, the company became the official club sponsor of the J1 League football club, Oita Trinita. Players can use the product free of charge while their condition is continuously monitored for long-term use.The company also aims to expand its sales channels overseas by launching the successor model Oxy’z II in January 2021, making use of the technology developed as part of the NEDO project.


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Examples of Practical Applications of NEDO Projects

New Energy

18 themes

An index of NEDO projects introduced as NEDO Project Success Stories up to 2020.

NOV 2013

Achieving Higher Efficiency by Gasifying Coal - “Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC)”

MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.JOBAN JOINT POWER CO., LTD.

Project for the Development of an Entrained Bed Coal Gasification Power Generation Plant and other projects

NOV 2012

Highly Efficient General Compact Wind Powered Generation System

Zephyr Corporation

Industrial Technology Practical Application Development Support Project

NOV 2016

Development of Innovative Blowers for Fuel Cell Systems Indispensable for Realization of a Hydrogen-Based Society

Techno Takatsuki Co., Ltd.

New Energy Venture Business Technology Innovation Program and other projects

JAN 2016

The First of Its Kind in Industry! SOKODES Was Developed for Use with Solar Panels to Quickly Detect Faults and Estimate Their Location

System JD Co., Ltd.


MAR 2013

Development of a Residential Fuel Cell System using a High-Efficiency Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Technology Development and other projects

NOV 2012

Realizing Energy Conservation with “DC for DC” - Leave it up to a stable supply of electricity!

NTT FACILITIES, INC

Quality-Based Electrical Power Supply System Verification Studies and other projects

SEP 2018

Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries that support New Energy Applications

Toshiba Corporation

Technology Development Project for the Application and Commercialization of Lithium-Ion Batteries and other projects

JAN 2014

Development of Small High-performance Hydrogen Production Equipment for Hydrogen Stations for Fuel Cell Vehicles that will become Popular in the Future

Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd.

Development of Technologies for Hydrogen Production, Delivery, and Storage Systems

OCT 2012

Biomass Gasification Power Generation System that Contributes to Reducing CO2 Emissions and Enhancing the Local Vitality

Chugai Ro Co., Ltd.

Development of Technology for High Efficiency Biomass Energy Conversion and other projects

FEB 2012

Developing Solar Cells to Achieve Record-breaking 40% Conversion Efficiency

Sharp Corporation

Research and Development of Photovoltaic Power Generation Technology and other projects

NOV,DEC 2017

New Technology from Japan that Contributes to the Expansion of Bioethanol Production in Southeast Asia

Yamaguchi University, SAPPORO HOLDINGS LTD., Iwata Chemical Co., Ltd.

International Projects for Increasing the Efficient Use of Energy and System Demonstration Projects and other projects

New

EnergyEnergy Conservation

Resolution of Global Environmental Problems

Electronic / Information

Material

Robots /

Welfare Equipm

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edical Biotechnology

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Examples of Practical Applications of NEDO Projects

New Energy

18 themes

An index of NEDO projects introduced as NEDO Project Success Stories up to 2020.

NOV 2013

Achieving Higher Efficiency by Gasifying Coal - “Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC)”

MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.JOBAN JOINT POWER CO., LTD.

Project for the Development of an Entrained Bed Coal Gasification Power Generation Plant and other projects

NOV 2012

Highly Efficient General Compact Wind Powered Generation System

Zephyr Corporation

Industrial Technology Practical Application Development Support Project

NOV 2016

Development of Innovative Blowers for Fuel Cell Systems Indispensable for Realization of a Hydrogen-Based Society

Techno Takatsuki Co., Ltd.


JAN 2016

The First of Its Kind in Industry! SOKODES Was Developed for Use with Solar Panels to Quickly Detect Faults and Estimate Their Location

System JD Co., Ltd.


MAR 2013

Development of a Residential Fuel Cell System using a High-Efficiency Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Technology Development and other projects

NOV 2012

Realizing Energy Conservation with “DC for DC” - Leave it up to a stable supply of electricity!

NTT FACILITIES, INC

Quality-Based Electrical Power Supply System Verification Studies and other projects

SEP 2018

Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries that support New Energy Applications

Toshiba Corporation

Technology Development Project for the Application and Commercialization of Lithium-Ion Batteries and other projects

JAN 2014

Development of Small High-performance Hydrogen Production Equipment for Hydrogen Stations for Fuel Cell Vehicles that will become Popular in the Future

Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd.

Development of Technologies for Hydrogen Production, Delivery, and Storage Systems

OCT 2012

Biomass Gasification Power Generation System that Contributes to Reducing CO2 Emissions and Enhancing the Local Vitality

Chugai Ro Co., Ltd.

Development of Technology for High Efficiency Biomass Energy Conversion and other projects

FEB 2012

Developing Solar Cells to Achieve Record-breaking 40% Conversion Efficiency

Sharp Corporation

Research and Development of Photovoltaic Power Generation Technology and other projects

NOV,DEC 2017

New Technology from Japan that Contributes to the Expansion of Bioethanol Production in Southeast Asia

Yamaguchi University, SAPPORO HOLDINGS LTD., Iwata Chemical Co., Ltd.

International Projects for Increasing the Efficient Use of Energy and System Demonstration Projects and other projects

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Energy Conservation

DEC 2013

Achieving Energy Saving on the Level of Industrial Complexes through the Sharing of Heat between Factories

Chiyoda Corporation

Strategic Development of Energy Conservation Technology Project and other projects

SEP 2018

Commercialization of an Energy-Saving LED Lamp With Ultrahigh Intensity and Ultrahigh Flux

Shikoku Instrumentation Co., Ltd.

Strategic Energy Saving Technology Innovation Program

DEC 2013

Optimally Adjusting the Ratio between Heat and Electricity to Suit the Place of Utilization - Development of a Gas Engine System that Expands the Scope for the Popularization of Natural Gas Cogeneration

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Strategic Development of Energy Conservation Technology Project

DEC 2016

Practical Application of “SiC Power Semiconductor” That Contributes to a Next-Generation Electric Society, as Rolling Stock Inverters Used in Railways

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST),Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

Next-Generation Power Electronics Project Realizing Low Carbon-Emission Society and other projects

OCT 2019

Toward the Application of 3D Nano Structure ControlDevelopment of Super Fuel-Efficient Tires

Bridgestone Corporation, JSR Corporation

Innovation Promotion Project, Nanotech Advanced Component Utilization Research and Development, and other projects

DEC 2016

ECM Cement Reduces Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions by More Than 60%

ECM Joint Research and Development Team

Research and Development Program for Innovative Energy Efficiency Technology and other projects

OCT 2019

High-Efficiency, Energy-Saving Heating TechnologyCompletion of a Heat Pump for Use in Vehicles

DENSO Corporation

Research and Development Program for Innovative Energy Efficiency Technology

MAR 2009

New Hybrid Solar Cells: Promising Technology for the Solar Cell Market

KANEKA CORPORATION

Development of Technology to Accelerate the Dissemination of Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems

MAR 2010

Development of Large-area High-speed Film Deposition Technology for Sharply Enhancing Solar Cell Productivity

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

New Sunshine Project / Research and Development of Photovoltaic Power Generation Technology and other projects

OCT 2011

World’s First Gasification System for Sewage Sludge Transforms Fuel Gas into Power

METAWATER Co., Ltd. Bureau of Sewerage Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Development of Technology for High Efficiency Biomass Energy Conversion

FEB 2010

Mass Production of New Non-silicon Solar Cells

SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU K.K.

New Sunshine Project / Research and Development of Photovoltaic Power Generation Technology and other projects

MAR 2011

High-efficiency Power Generators That Use Hydrogen: Development of Fuel Cells for Household Use

TOKYO GAS Co., Ltd.

Establishing Platforms for the Widespread Use of Fuel Cells and other projects

DEC 2009

Mass Production of Lithium-ion Secondary (Rechargeable) Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles

Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd.

Development of Technology for the Dispersed Storage of Battery Power and other projects

SEP 2010

From Wind Power Generating Systems for Remote Islands to Large Downwind Turbines

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

Technology Development of Advanced Wind Turbine Systems for Remote Islands and other projects

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SEP 2017

Significant Reductions in Energy and Costs through Integrating Seawater Desalination with Sewage Treatment

Global Water Recycling and Reuse Solution Technology Research Association (GWSTA)

Water Saving and Environmentally-Friendly Water Recycling Project and other projects

OCT 2019

Realization of Widespread Use of Refrigerants with Low Greenhouse Gas EffectsRevision of International Standards Based on Safety Evaluation Methods

The University of Tokyo, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Technology Development of High-Efficiency Non-Fluorinated Air-Conditioning Systems

DEC 2009

Trucks and Buses Also Follow Hybrid Trends

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation

R&D of Advanced Clean Energy Vehicles (ACE Project)

MAR 2012

Development of World’s First Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator Contributes Greatly to Energy Saving and CO2 Reduction

Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Kobe Steel, Ltd.

Strategic Technology Development for Energy Use Rationalization and other projects

MAR 2013

Residential Heat Pumps - Contributing to Expanding the Market for EcoCute

DENSO CORPORATION


JUL 2013

Clean Diesel Engine with the World’s Highest Level Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Performance

Mazda Motor Corporation

General Technological Development of Innovative Next-generation Low-emission Vehicles

SEP 2011

Air-conditioning System Uses Hydrate Slurry to Cool Large Facilities, Save Energy

JFE Engineering Corporation


DEC 2012

Contributing to Solve Global Environment and Energy Issues with a World’s Highest Level High Efficiency Large Sized Gas Turbine


Development of High Efficiency Gas Turbine and other projects

MAR 2013

Distillation Facilities Boasting Maximum Energy Conservation Effects of 60%

Kimura Chemical Plants Co., Ltd.

Development of Energy Saving Distillation Technology using Internal Heat Exchange and other projects

MAR 2011

Micro Steam Energy Generator Effectively and Thoroughly Utilizes Manufacturing Steam

Kobe Steel, Ltd.


JUL 2012

High Performance Industrial Furnace Greatly Contributing to Energy Conservation and Environmental Load Reduction in Industrial Fields

Japan Industrial Furnace Manufacturers Association

Development of High Performance Industrial Furnace and other projects

MAR 2013

Improving Fuel Efficiency of a Belt CVT by Increasing the Coefficient of Friction

JATCO Ltd.

Development of Material Surface Control Technology for Low Friction Loss High Efficiency Drive Machines

NOV 2013

Ultra-low-temperature Freezing System that Achieves -60˚C Using Air as the Refrigerant

MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD.


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SEP 2017

Significant Reductions in Energy and Costs through Integrating Seawater Desalination with Sewage Treatment

Global Water Recycling and Reuse Solution Technology Research Association (GWSTA)

Water Saving and Environmentally-Friendly Water Recycling Project and other projects

OCT 2019

Realization of Widespread Use of Refrigerants with Low Greenhouse Gas EffectsRevision of International Standards Based on Safety Evaluation Methods

The University of Tokyo, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Technology Development of High-Efficiency Non-Fluorinated Air-Conditioning Systems

DEC 2009

Trucks and Buses Also Follow Hybrid Trends

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation

R&D of Advanced Clean Energy Vehicles (ACE Project)

MAR 2012

Development of World’s First Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator Contributes Greatly to Energy Saving and CO2 Reduction

Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Kobe Steel, Ltd.

Strategic Technology Development for Energy Use Rationalization and other projects

MAR 2013

Residential Heat Pumps - Contributing to Expanding the Market for EcoCute

DENSO CORPORATION


JUL 2013

Clean Diesel Engine with the World’s Highest Level Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Performance

Mazda Motor Corporation

General Technological Development of Innovative Next-generation Low-emission Vehicles

SEP 2011

Air-conditioning System Uses Hydrate Slurry to Cool Large Facilities, Save Energy



DEC 2012

Contributing to Solve Global Environment and Energy Issues with a World’s Highest Level High Efficiency Large Sized Gas Turbine


Development of High Efficiency Gas Turbine and other projects

MAR 2013

Distillation Facilities Boasting Maximum Energy Conservation Effects of 60%

Kimura Chemical Plants Co., Ltd.

Development of Energy Saving Distillation Technology using Internal Heat Exchange and other projects

MAR 2011

Micro Steam Energy Generator Effectively and Thoroughly Utilizes Manufacturing Steam

Kobe Steel, Ltd.


JUL 2012

High Performance Industrial Furnace Greatly Contributing to Energy Conservation and Environmental Load Reduction in Industrial Fields

Japan Industrial Furnace Manufacturers Association

Development of High Performance Industrial Furnace and other projects

MAR 2013

Improving Fuel Efficiency of a Belt CVT by Increasing the Coefficient of Friction

JATCO Ltd.

Development of Material Surface Control Technology for Low Friction Loss High Efficiency Drive Machines

NOV 2013

Ultra-low-temperature Freezing System that Achieves -60˚C Using Air as the Refrigerant

MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD.


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JAN 2014

Development of “RPF”, an Inexpensive New Fuel thatEmits a Smaller Amount of CO2 than Fossil Fuels

EARTHTECHNICA Co., Ltd.SEKISHOUTEN Co., Ltd.

Research and Development to Develop Revolutionary Environmentally-friendly Energy Technologies with Immediate Effects

DEC 2012

An Innovative Device that Prevents Leaking of Gasoline Vapor

Tatsuno Corporation

Research and Development of Toxic Chemical Substance Risk Reducing Platform Technologies

FEB 2012

Asbestos Removal Robot Contributes to Safe and Efficient Workplace Through Remote Control and Automation

TAISEI Corporation

Urgent Development of Fundamental Technologies for the Practical Reduction of Asbestos and other projects

NOV 2011

On-site Processing System for Safe, Stable and Highly Efficient Neutralization of Asbestos

Hokuriku Electric Power Company


DEC 2009

Birth of COF2: New Clean Gas for Semiconductor Manufacturing with Very Low Greenhouse Gas Effects

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Research and Development of Semiconductor CVD Chamber Cleaning Systems for Electronic Device Manufacturing Using New Alternative Gases as a Substitute for SF6, PFCs and Other Gases and other projects

JAN 2015

Construction of a New White Goods Recycling System in Collaboration with Local Governments and Manufacturers

Hitachi, Ltd.Tokyo Eco Recycle Co., Ltd.

Development and Demonstration of a Home Appliance Recycling Plant

FEB 2013

Mass Production of Freon / Halon Substitute with a World’s First Composition Methodennfou

TOSOH F-TECH INC.

Energy Saving Freon Substituting Substance Composition Technology Development and other projects

FEB 2012

Destruction of HFC-23 Through Burning and Cooling

Tsukishima Kankyo Engineering Ltd.

Development of HFC-23 Destruction Technology and other projects

DEC 2011

Non-Fluorinated CO2-cooled Refrigeration System for Supermarket Showcases

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd

Development of Non-fluorinated Energy-saving Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems

OCT 2010

Creation of a Safer Heat-resistant Material as a Replacement for Asbestos

JAPAN MATEX CO., LTD.


FEB 2015

Recycling of Waste Plastic Reduces CO2 Emissions in a Blast Furnace. Pulverization Further Improves Efficiency

JFE Steel Corporation

Development of Technology to Recycle Waste Plastic Into a Blast Furnace Reducing Agent

AUG 2013

A Technology that Halves the Consumption of the Rare Earth Element that Is Indispensable for Glass Grinding

KOKONOE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Ritsumeikan University

Rare Metal Substitute Materials Development Project

DEC 2012

Dual-Arm Construction Machinery, Expected to be Active in Sites of Building Deconstruction

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., LTD.

“Strategic Advanced Elemental Robot Technology Development” Project

DEC 2011

From Tohoku to the World! Innovative Coating Process Reduces Use of Harmful Chemicals

KAMI ELECTRONICS IND CO., LTD.

Development of Fundamental Technologies for Risk Reduction of Hazardous Chemical Substances

DEC 2010

Development of a High-performance Insulating Coating Resin

Showa Denko K.K.

Development of Fundamental Technologies for Risk Reduction of Hazardous Chemical Substances

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FEB 2014 DEC 2013 DEC 2013

NOV 2012

OCT 2011

FEB 2012

DEC 2010

Establishment of Next-Generation Inspection Technology for the Semiconductor Manufacturing Process

Development of an Eyewear Device for Low-Vision Aid That Uses Semiconductor Laser Technology

Realization of Compact, Light-weight, and High-performance Devices with “Moving” Semiconductors

Realized the World’s Smallest Scale Assuring a Single Atom Size Error

World’s First Realization of an All Solid-state UV Laser Source with Advanced Waver-length Conversion Characteristic

Electronic Beam Mask Writing Device Boasting an Overwhelming Share in the World

Development of Die Bonding Film Contributes to High Performance in Electronic Devices

High Precision Machining Equipment Enabling Accurate Optical Connector Mold Marking

Revolutionary High-qua2lity Semiconductor Production Equipment

Lasertec Corporation QD Laser, Inc.

OMRON CorporationNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation

Osaka UniversityKogakugiken Corp.

NuFlare Technology, Inc.

Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.

NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP.

Tokyo Electron Limited

Development of Next-Generation Semiconductor Microfabrication and Basic Evaluation Technologies

Development Promotion Project for Practical Use of Walfare Equipment and other projects

Micromachine Technology Research and Development Project and other projects

R&D of 3D Nanoscale Certified Reference Materials Project

Research and Development for Photon Measurement and Processing and other projects

DEC 2011

Improvement of Curved-Surface Displays for Ultra-Large Screens

Shinoda Plasma Co., Ltd.

Research and Development of Energy-saving Ultra-thin Film Large Light-emitting Display Devices and other projects

Super Head Electronic Technology Development Promotion Project

R&D on Nanostructured Polymeric Materials

Integrated Development of Materials and Processing Technology for High Precision Components

Development of Infrastructure Technology for High-efficiency Semiconductor Production Processes and other projects

DEC 2010

Evaluation Technology Leads to Remarkable Improvement of Nonvolatile Memory Reliability

Fujitsu LimitedFUJITSU SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED

Research and Development on Next-generation Ferroelectric Memory (FeRAM) and other projects


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NOV 2008

New Catalyst for Maximum Cleaning of Diesel Fuel Oil

COSMO OIL CO., LTD.

Research and Development of Petroleum Refining Pollutant Reduction

NOV 2008

Developing an Eco-Diesel Engine with Clean Exhaust Gas

NISSAN DIESEL MOTOR CO.,LTD.

R&D of Advanced Clean Energy Vehicles

MAR 2009

Achieving More Efficient, Cleaner Waste Incineration with New Technology


Research and Development on Advanced High-temperature Air Combustion Control Technology

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FEB 2014 DEC 2013 DEC 2013

NOV 2012

OCT 2011

FEB 2012

DEC 2010

Establishment of Next-Generation Inspection Technology for the Semiconductor Manufacturing Process

Development of an Eyewear Device for Low-Vision Aid That Uses Semiconductor Laser Technology

Realization of Compact, Light-weight, and High-performance Devices with “Moving” Semiconductors

Realized the World’s Smallest Scale Assuring a Single Atom Size Error

World’s First Realization of an All Solid-state UV Laser Source with Advanced Waver-length Conversion Characteristic

Electronic Beam Mask Writing Device Boasting an Overwhelming Share in the World

Development of Die Bonding Film Contributes to High Performance in Electronic Devices

High Precision Machining Equipment Enabling Accurate Optical Connector Mold Marking

Revolutionary High-qua2lity Semiconductor Production Equipment

Lasertec Corporation QD Laser, Inc.

OMRON CorporationNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation

Osaka UniversityKogakugiken Corp.

NuFlare Technology, Inc.

Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.

NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP.

Tokyo Electron Limited

Development of Next-Generation Semiconductor Microfabrication and Basic Evaluation Technologies


Micromachine Technology Research and Development Project and other projects

R&D of 3D Nanoscale Certified Reference Materials Project

Research and Development for Photon Measurement and Processing and other projects

DEC 2011

Improvement of Curved-Surface Displays for Ultra-Large Screens

Shinoda Plasma Co., Ltd.

Research and Development of Energy-saving Ultra-thin Film Large Light-emitting Display Devices and other projects

Super Head Electronic Technology Development Promotion Project

R&D on Nanostructured Polymeric Materials

Integrated Development of Materials and Processing Technology for High Precision Components

Development of Infrastructure Technology for High-efficiency Semiconductor Production Processes and other projects

DEC 2010

Evaluation Technology Leads to Remarkable Improvement of Nonvolatile Memory Reliability

Fujitsu LimitedFUJITSU SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED

Research and Development on Next-generation Ferroelectric Memory (FeRAM) and other projects


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NOV 2008

New Catalyst for Maximum Cleaning of Diesel Fuel Oil

COSMO OIL CO., LTD.

Research and Development of Petroleum Refining Pollutant Reduction

NOV 2008

Developing an Eco-Diesel Engine with Clean Exhaust Gas

NISSAN DIESEL MOTOR CO.,LTD.

R&D of Advanced Clean Energy Vehicles

MAR 2009

Achieving More Efficient, Cleaner Waste Incineration with New Technology


Research and Development on Advanced High-temperature Air Combustion Control Technology

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DEC 2009

FEB 2009 NOV 2008

Development of a Laser Light Source Indispensable for Surface Machining for Manufacturing Miniature Semiconductor Devices

Development of Metallic Glass for Improving Electronic Device Performance

Controlling Your Home Remotely with a Home IT System

Gigaphoton Inc.

ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD. Toshiba Home Appliances Corporation

Development of F2 Laser Lithography Technology and other projects

Research and Development of Super Metal Technology

Digital Information Device Interoperability Infrastructure Project

OCT 2010 SEP 2010

Commercialization of a Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Method to Achieve High-density, Highly Reliable HDD

Development of Blu-ray Disc Offering High Image Quality

HGST Japan Sony Corporation

Super-advanced Electronics Technology Development Promotion Project

Research and Development of a Nanometer-controlled Optical Disc System

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The World’s First Mass Production Factory for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Developed in Japan Starts Operation

Development of Visible Light Responsive Photocatalyst for Indoor use Provision of Sanitary and Comfortable Living Space

Zeon Corporation, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Showa Denko Ceramics Co., Ltd, TOTO LTD.Panasonic Corporation

Carbon Nanotube Capacitor Development Project and other projects

Project to Create Photocatalyst Industry for Recycling-oriented Society

AUG 2013

Renovation of “Cutting, grinding, and Polishing” Hardest and Strongest “Super Diamond”

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Grant for Practical Application on Industrial Technology

NOV 2018 OCT 2017

OCT 2019

OCT 2016

AUG 2018

World’s First Commercialization of a Promising New Material : Cellulose Nanofiber

DDS (Drug Delivery System) Research into a Medicinal Hair Restorer for Women

Succeeded in Commercialization of the World’sHighest Spec Sand 3D Printer for Casting

World’s First Commercialization of Mass Production Processes Using Microwave Technology

Development of a High-Performance Bio-Resin from Plant Seeds

Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., The University of Tokyo NANOEGG Research Laboratories, Inc.

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Gun Ei Chemical Industry, Co., Ltd., CMET Inc., KOIWAI Co., Ltd.

Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Osaka University

Innovation Promotion Project, Nanotech Advanced Component Utilization Research and Development, and other projects Innovation Promotion Project

Next-Generation Industrial 3D Printer Modeling Technology Development and Commercialization Business


Technology Development of Manufacturing Processes for Non-Edible Plant-Derived Chemicals and other projects

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NOV 2019 SEP 2019

Reduction of Operation Time to One Tenth Development of AI That Can Perform Concrete Crack Detection

Realizing Small, Lightweight, High-Precision and InexpensiveDevelopment of an Epoch-Making 3D Vision Sensor

Shutoko Engineering, Co., Ltd., National Institute of Advanced Industry Science and Technology (AIST), Tohoku University YOODS Co., Ltd.

Robot and Sensor System Development Project for Infrastructure Maintenance and Disaster Survey: Development of an Infrastructure Status Monitoring System Using Imaging Technology

Technology Development Project for Robot Commercialization Applications: Development of robot platform technology (hardware), Platform technology development for a general-purpose robot vision system

OCT 2016 JAN 2016 JUL 2013

Three-Dimensional Vision Sensor That Gives Industrial Robots Seeing and Thinking Capabilities to Enable Automated Assembly Lines

Reducing the Fatigue of Agricultural and Care WorkDevelopment of the Smart Suit

Easy and Safe Transferring from Bed to ToiletDevelopment of New Transferring Equipment to Support Care in a Highly Aging Society

3D MEDiA Company LimitedSmart Support Technologies Inc.Hokkaido University IDEA SYSTEM CO., LTD.

Innovation Commercialization Venture Support Project and other projects

Development Support Project for Practical Application of Problem-Solving Welfare Equipment and other projects

Promotion of R&D on Practical Welfare Equipment and other projects

NOV 2018 NOV 2017 DEC 2016

Realization of Next-Generation Life Support Technology with a Smart Mobility Vehicle

Electric Wheelchair that Makes Going out FunIncreased Popularity with the Release of the Standard Model

Establishment of Safety Requirements and a Certification System that Underpin the Development of Safe and Trustworthy Service Robots

Tmsuk Company Limited, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Kyushu University WHILL Inc.

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI), Nagoya University

International R&D and Demonstration Project in the Environment and Medical Device Sector, International R&D and Demonstration Project in the Robotics Field, and other projects


Project for the Practical Application of Service Robots and other projects

NOV 2009FEB 2009

Melt-spinning Cellulose to Create Fiber Having Correct Cross-sectional Shape

Polymer Simulation for Enhancing the Efficiency of Material Development

Toray Industries, Inc. JSOL Corporation

Fundamental Technology Research Facilitation Program

Development of Advanced Functional Material Designing Platforms

NOV 2012DEC 2011

NOV 2010

Plastics that Soften when subject to High Speed and Strong Impact

Development of Film Improves Visibility of LCD Displays from any Angle

Vacuum Insulation Panel Contributes to Residential Energy Conservation

Toray Industries, Inc. Zeon Corporation Panasonic Corporation

Precision High Polymer Technology ProjectDevelopment of High-performance LCD TV Technology



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NOV 2019 SEP 2019

Reduction of Operation Time to One Tenth Development of AI That Can Perform Concrete Crack Detection

Realizing Small, Lightweight, High-Precision and InexpensiveDevelopment of an Epoch-Making 3D Vision Sensor

Shutoko Engineering, Co., Ltd., National Institute of Advanced Industry Science and Technology (AIST), Tohoku University YOODS Co., Ltd.

Robot and Sensor System Development Project for Infrastructure Maintenance and Disaster Survey: Development of an Infrastructure Status Monitoring System Using Imaging Technology

Technology Development Project for Robot Commercialization Applications: Development of robot platform technology (hardware), Platform technology development for a general-purpose robot vision system

OCT 2016 JAN 2016 JUL 2013

Three-Dimensional Vision Sensor That Gives Industrial Robots Seeing and Thinking Capabilities to Enable Automated Assembly Lines

Reducing the Fatigue of Agricultural and Care WorkDevelopment of the Smart Suit

Easy and Safe Transferring from Bed to ToiletDevelopment of New Transferring Equipment to Support Care in a Highly Aging Society

3D MEDiA Company LimitedSmart Support Technologies Inc.Hokkaido University IDEA SYSTEM CO., LTD.


Development Support Project for Practical Application of Problem-Solving Welfare Equipment and other projects


NOV 2018 NOV 2017 DEC 2016

Realization of Next-Generation Life Support Technology with a Smart Mobility Vehicle

Electric Wheelchair that Makes Going out FunIncreased Popularity with the Release of the Standard Model

Establishment of Safety Requirements and a Certification System that Underpin the Development of Safe and Trustworthy Service Robots

Tmsuk Company Limited, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Kyushu University WHILL Inc.

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI), Nagoya University

International R&D and Demonstration Project in the Environment and Medical Device Sector, International R&D and Demonstration Project in the Robotics Field, and other projects


Project for the Practical Application of Service Robots and other projects

NOV 2009FEB 2009

Melt-spinning Cellulose to Create Fiber Having Correct Cross-sectional Shape

Polymer Simulation for Enhancing the Efficiency of Material Development

Toray Industries, Inc. JSOL Corporation


Development of Advanced Functional Material Designing Platforms

NOV 2012DEC 2011

NOV 2010

Plastics that Soften when subject to High Speed and Strong Impact

Development of Film Improves Visibility of LCD Displays from any Angle

Vacuum Insulation Panel Contributes to Residential Energy Conservation

Toray Industries, Inc. Zeon Corporation Panasonic Corporation

Precision High Polymer Technology ProjectDevelopment of High-performance LCD TV Technology



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NOV 2016

FEB 2015

JAN 2016

JAN 2015

JAN 2016

JAN 2015

Improved Short Lower-limb Brace Offers Patients Better Walking Comfort

Efforts to Reduce Waiting Time and Enhance the Efficiency of Medical Practice AdministrationDevelopment of an AI-Driven Medical Interview System

Development of Innovative Culture Media for Human Pluripotent Stem Cells (ES and iPS Cells) and an Automated Cell Culture System

The World’s First Reagent to Determine the Progression of Hepatic Fibrosis by Measuring Changes in the Sugar Chain

Development of Japan’s First PET Device Dedicated for Breast Cancer and Able to Perform High-Precision Examinations Without Inflicting Pain

The World’s First Practical Application of High-Precision Cerebral Infarction Risk Assessment Through Biomarker Measurement

Development of a Procedure That Dramatically Streamlines Essential Screening in Medicine Development

Development of a Next-Generation 4D Radiation Therapy System That Enables Irradiation of a Moving Cancer

Kawamura Gishi Co., Ltd.AR advanced technology, Inc., Yokohama National University

Kyoto University, Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd., Nipro Corporation

Sysmex CorporationNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

SHIMADZU CORPORATION

Amine Pharma Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Mie University, HASHIMOTO ELECTRONIC INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, Kyoto UniversityFoundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation


Future AI and Robot Technology Development Project: Next-generation artificial intelligence technology area

Development to Accelerate the Practical Application of Human Stem Cells/Development of Basic Evaluation Technologies for the Practical Application of Human Stem Cells

Technology Development Utilizing Sugar Chain Functions and other projects

R&D Project on Molecular Imaging Equipment for Treatment of Malignant Tumors

University-Launched Business Creation and Practical Application Research and Development Project and other projects


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AUG 2017

Development of Groundbreaking Hip Joint Prostheses for an Aging Society

Peptide Search System that Opened up New Avenues for Drug Discovery

Towards Regenerative Cell Therapy by Large-Scale Culture of Synovium-Derived MSCs

Teijin Nakashima Medical Co., Ltd., Kyoto University The University of Tokyo, PeptiDream Inc.

TWOCELLS COMPANY, LIMITED, Space Bio-Laboratories Co., Ltd.Osaka University, Osaka Health Science University, Hiroshima University

Innovation Promotion Project and other projectsTechnology Development for Accelerating Genomic Drug Discovery

Development to Accelerate the Practical Application of Human Stem Cells and other projects

FEB 2013JAN 2013

JAN 2011

A Rescue Robot Displaying High Driving Performance at Disaster Sites with Stairs and Rubble

Automatic Wheelchair and Mattress Washing Machines That Reduce the Burden of Caregivers

Robot Suit HAL®: Reading Intention to Support Physical Functions and Improve Quality of Life

CHIBA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ATAM Giken Co., Ltd. CYBERDYNE Inc.

Strategic Advanced Elemental Robot Technology Development Project Promotion of R&D on Practical Welfare Equipment

Project for Practical Application of Next-generation Robots and other projects


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DEC 2008

Electron Microscope Assists in Drug Discovery by Analyzing Membrane Protein Structure

Next-generation Operating Room Improves Brain Surgery Survival Rate

Setting the World Standard in Glycan Profiling with Technology Made in Japan

The Laser Scanning Microscope: A Powerful Tool for Unraveling the Mechanisms of Living Things

JEOL, Ltd.Tokyo Women’s Medical University GP Biosciences, Ltd

Olympus Corporation

Analysis of Biopolymer Conformation Information and other projects

Grant for Industrial Technology Research Development of a System for Complete Brain Tumor Removal and other projects

Structural Glycoproteomics Project: Development of Glycan Structure Profiling Analysis Technology

Research and Development of a Graphical Analyzer for Human Chromosomes Using a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

FEB 2011 JAN 2011 MAR 2010

Development of a Confocal Laser Scanner for Live Cell Imaging

4D X-ray CT System Capable of Imaging a Heart in 0.35 Seconds

Achieving Mass Synthesis of Glycans, “Third Chain” Molecules Holding the Key to Life Phenomena

Yokogawa Electric Corporation Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

Development of Technologies for the Analysis of Intracellular Network Dynamism

Development of a High-speed Cone Beam 3D X-ray CT and other projects

Bio / IT Synthesis Equipment Development Project and other projects

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DEC 2009DEC 2009 FEB 2009

DEC 2008

Electron Microscope Assists in Drug Discovery by Analyzing Membrane Protein Structure

Next-generation Operating Room Improves Brain Surgery Survival Rate

Setting the World Standard in Glycan Profiling with Technology Made in Japan

The Laser Scanning Microscope: A Powerful Tool for Unraveling the Mechanisms of Living Things

JEOL, Ltd.Tokyo Women’s Medical University GP Biosciences, Ltd

Olympus Corporation

Analysis of Biopolymer Conformation Information and other projects

Grant for Industrial Technology Research Development of a System for Complete Brain Tumor Removal and other projects

Structural Glycoproteomics Project: Development of Glycan Structure Profiling Analysis Technology

Research and Development of a Graphical Analyzer for Human Chromosomes Using a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

FEB 2011 JAN 2011 MAR 2010

Development of a Confocal Laser Scanner for Live Cell Imaging

4D X-ray CT System Capable of Imaging a Heart in 0.35 Seconds

Achieving Mass Synthesis of Glycans, “Third Chain” Molecules Holding the Key to Life Phenomena

Yokogawa Electric Corporation Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

Development of Technologies for the Analysis of Intracellular Network Dynamism

Development of a High-speed Cone Beam 3D X-ray CT and other projects

Bio / IT Synthesis Equipment Development Project and other projects

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Designation National Research and Development Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)Business name: New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

Foundation Originally established as a semi-governmental organization on October 1, 1980; reorganized as an incorporated administrative agency on October 1, 2003

History October 1980 New Energy Development Organization established under the Law Concerning the Promotion of the Development and Introduction of Alternative Energy

October 1988 Industrial technology research and development added; name changed to New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization

October 2003 Incorporated Administrative Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization established under the Act on the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization

April 2015 Redesignated and renamed National Research and Development Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization to reflect the enforcement of a partial amendment of the Act on General Rules for Incorporated Administrative Agencies and the Act on the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization

Missions Addressing energy and global environmental problems NEDO actively undertakes the development of new energy and energy conservation technologies, verification of technical results, and introduction and dissemination of new technologies (e.g., support for introduction). Through these efforts, NEDO promotes greater use of new energy and improved energy conservation. NEDO also contributes to a stable energy supply and the resolution of global environmental problems by promoting the demonstration of new energy, energy conservation, and environmental technologies abroad based on knowledge obtained from its domestic projects. Enhancing industrial technologyWith the aim of raising the level of industrial technology, NEDO pursues research and development of advanced new technology. Drawing on its considerable management know-how, NEDO carries out projects to explore future technology seeds as well as mid- to long-term projects that form the basis of industrial development. It also supports research related to practical application.

Details of Major Operations

Operations relating to technology development management

Minister in Charge

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

Governing Laws

Act on General Rules for Incorporated Administrative Agencies Act on the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization

Personnel 1,256 (as of April 1, 2021)

Budget Approximately 1.44 billion US dollars (FY 2021)*In addition to the above, the following programs will be funded and conducted as publiclysolicited research and development projects.Green Innovation Funding Program: 18 billion US dollarsPost-5G Research and Development Project: 1805 million US dollarsMoonshot Research and Development Program: 187 million US dollars

Executives (as of October 1, 2021)

Chairman Mr. Hiroaki Ishizuka

President Mr. Hiroshi Oikawa

Executive Directors

Mr. Kazuhisa Oyama, Mr. Shoji Kukita, Dr. Shuji Yumitori, Mr. Tomoyasu Nishimura, Mr. Takashi Wada

Auditors Mr. Hideaki Nakano, Ms. Mime Egami

Background Information

Organization (as of April 1, 2021)

Technology Strategy Center

Green Innovation Funding Program Coordination Office

Evaluation Department

Project Management Office

Innovation Promotion Department

Frontier and Moonshot Technology Department

Moonshot Research and Development Program Office

Robot and Artificial Intelligence Technology Department

AI Promotion Division

Internet of Things Promotion Department

Post-5G Project Promotion Office

Materials Technology and Nanotechnology Department

Bioeconomy Promotion Division

Energy Conservation Technology Department

New Energy Technology Department

Smart Community and Energy Systems Department

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology Office

Electricity Storage Technology Development Division

International Affairs Department

Global Environment Technology Promotion Division

Environment Department

ChairmanPresidentExecutive Directors

Auditors

Audit Office

General AffairsDepartment

Personnel AffairsDepartment

Accounting Department

Risk ManagementDepartment

Asset ManagementDepartment

Information and SystemsDepartment

Public RelationsDepartment

Kansai Branch Office

Overseas Offices


Impacts of NEDO Project Results

NEDO Inside Products“NEDO Inside Products” refer to products and processes that use the results of NEDO

projects as core technologies*, and have a larger economic and societal impact among

them. A total of 120 products had been selected as of FY2020.

The mid- and long-term effects of these products are identified by determining sales

results, reductions in CO2 emissions, reductions in primary energy, and other factors.

*“Core technologies” are technologies that were once in the research and development phase, were then

put to practical use through NEDO projects and are indispensable for products and processes.

Trailblazers in new marketsBoosters of international

competitivenessBolsterers of a broad range

of fields

Contributors to the resolution of environmental

and energy problems

Realizers of safe, secure, comfortable living

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Impacts of NEDO Project Results

NEDO Inside Products“NEDO Inside Products” refer to products and processes that use the results of NEDO

projects as core technologies*, and have a larger economic and societal impact among

them. A total of 120 products had been selected as of FY2020.

The mid- and long-term effects of these products are identified by determining sales

results, reductions in CO2 emissions, reductions in primary energy, and other factors.

*“Core technologies” are technologies that were once in the research and development phase, were then

put to practical use through NEDO projects and are indispensable for products and processes.

Trailblazers in new marketsBoosters of international

competitivenessBolsterers of a broad range

of fields

Contributors to the resolution of environmental

and energy problems

Realizers of safe, secure, comfortable living



NEDO Inside Products

Economic Effects:

For calculations of the sales performance above, (1) only parts (e.g., mate-rials, components, products) involved in NEDO

projects are included, and sales and other factors along the supply chain are not included; and (2) the sales of those parts (e.g.,

materials, components, products) involved in NEDO projects are assumed to be a 100% NEDO contribution.

Sales figures are adjusted to the price of the base year (FY2018) using the GDP deflator.

Environmental and Energy-saving Effects:

NEDO calculates the above amounts in consideration of the annual utilization rates and useful lives of NEDO Inside Products

that were estimated when they were released.

Economic Effects

Sales Performance(FY2018)119 products

4.6trillion yen

Sales Performance(Cumulative sales after release to FY2018) 65

*Calculated from actual values based oninterviews with companies,

financial re-ports, industry groupmaterials, etc.

Environmental Effects

CO2 emissions reductions(FY2018)

Energy-saving effects

Reduction of primary energy consumption(FY2018)

54

3.30

million t CO2/year

billionliters/year

% of Japan's total annual emissions of 1.24 billion tons

Equivalent to about4.4

%of Japan's total annual consumption of 340 million kL

Crude oil equivalent of

1.0

*Reduction of 31 NEDO inside productsthat meet the government target

(26% reduction in 2030)

*Reduction of 19 NEDO inside productsthat meet government targets

(reduction of 50.3 million kL in 2030)

trillion yen

Equivalent to approximately


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