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The largest open-innovation event in Asia 【ILS2025】
The event is officially scheduled to take place from Dec. 1 to Dec. 4, 2025.

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パワーマッチングレポート​&イノベーティブ大企業調査2025

●オープンイノベーション版人気企業調査
「イノベーティブ大企業調査2025」TOP100社ランキング/ TOP100社オープンイノベーションイメージマップ

● POWER MATCHING Report (ILS2024 held results)
We analyzed 3,249 matching business meetings conducted through the matching program "ILS2024 Power Matching" in which 110 major companies, 747 startups, and 74 teams from universities and national research laboratories participated.

  • Top 50 ranking of areas of collaboration sought by major companies
  • Top 50 fields of specialty for startups
  • Top 10 most popular startups with major companies and VCs
  • Trend analysis of 60 main areas of collaboration based on approximately 3,200 business meetings
  • Introducing 40 business alliances and M&A cases
「ILS2023オープンイノベーションレポート」無料進呈中
INFO
ILS2024
NEW
Results of the "2025 Innovative Major Companies Ranking" selected by promising startups announced

Following on from last year, the Innovation Leaders Summit Executive Committee (operated by Project Nippon Co., Ltd.) conducted a survey of 1,259 promising startup companies selected by approximately 100 domestic institutions, including venture capital firms and universities. The results of the 2025 edition of the "Innovative Major Companies Ranking," a survey of popular large companies that are proactive in open innovation through collaboration with startups, have been compiled, and we are pleased to announce the top 30 companies and the top 5 companies by industry.

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ILS2025 POWER MATCHING

List of participating major corporations and themes for collaboration
(Advance entry companies as of August 22 only, final application deadline: September 10.)
Sony Network Communications Inc.
Collaboration in the telecommunications (NURO/So-net) business, corporate solution business, and new business
NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc.
We are looking for collaboration proposals from startups in a wide range of fields that will lead to business expansion and creation within the NTT Group
BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
We are looking for innovative technologies and partners to create and develop new businesses that enable people's productivity and creativity.
Kikkoman Corporation
"Food and Health", "Food Utilization Data", "Biotechnology", "Agriculture", "Frailty"
NIKON CORPORATION
In the 2030 global society where humans and machines co-create seamlessly, technologies that lead to solutions in the fields of value proposition of 'Industry' and 'Quality of Life'
Kao Corporation
We look for business ideas, technologies, services, sales methods, etc. that can realize precision life care.
TOKYU GROUP
Real estate, transportation infrastructure, retail, lifestyle services, hotels, and other technologies and services that can make use of a wide range of customer contact points.
Meiji Co., Ltd.
We're seeking co-creation partners to build a healthy future for people and the planet.
LIXIL Corporation, Technology Planning Department
Solutions that innovate homes with smart homes, AI, sustainable technologies, etc., and new construction methods
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Let us discuss potential collaborations in the fields of mobility, digital, food and medical
SAMSUNG R&D INSTITUTE JAPAN
New technologies and concepts related to mobile devices, wearable devices, robots, home appliances, and display products (Materials, Devices, Sensors, Software solutions), as well as AI-related technologies
SECOM CO.,LTD.
Security-Office/home/cyber, healthcare/mimamori, remote medical care, safety confirmation/disaster prevention, geospatial information
SCREEN Holdings Co.,Ltd.
High performance, production efficiency, next-generation technologies in existing fields such as semiconductors, and new fields (quantum, AI, space, medical devices, etc.)
TIS Co., Ltd. (TIS Intec Group)
In the fields of finance, tourism, regional revitalization, and health, we are looking for technologies that will support society and people's lives together with our company
RYOBI LIMITED
We seek businesses and technologies that can be expected to grow in peripheral and new areas that utilize our resources
TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO.,LTD
We are looking for new materials, processes, and technologies to reduce environmental impact that contribute to energy saving and improving the performance of electronic devices.
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
Innovative proposals for next-generation, high-performance, and sustainable materials and manufacturing technologies
Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.
We are looking for ideas and technologies that will lead to improved customer experience value and efficiency in real estate and its surrounding areas.
Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.
We are open to collaboration with startups in functional foods, food‑tech, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Please contact us to explore partnership opportunities.
MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO., LTD.
Companies that seek strategic collaboration leveraging our group assets, or those with high potential in emerging industries and a need for funding.
TOKAI RIKA CO.,LTD.
Turn the delight into reality. We, TOKAI RIKA Co., Ltd., seek innovative technologies, materials and survice for ever-evolving mobility with unprecedented human-machine interface and AI sensing technology, decarbonization and next-generation energy.
JR WEST INNOVATIONS CO.,LTD.
New technologies that contribute to the development of the railway business, initiatives to deepen regional coexistence, and proposals that lead to the creation of new value by leveraging the strengths of JR Japan
Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., LTD.
We aspire to collaboratively create innovative businesses in the areas of Environment & Energy, Electronics, Life Sciences, and DX/AI.
OG CORPORATION
We are looking for proposals for new materials and technologies in the fields of biochemicals, life sciences, electronics, etc
The Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd.
We are looking for business ideas and technologies that can expand new possibilities for vegetable oils and fats, solve social issues, and create values.
ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.
We are looking for unique technologies and services related to next-generation energy, resource recycling, decarbonization, water and wastewater treatment, logistics and transportation, and UAVs.
Tokuyama Corporation
Seeking new materials and technologies for decarbonization, medical diagnostics, health foods, and next-generation semiconductors
Astomos Energy Corporation
We are seeking business ideas that enable co-creation in areas such as GX (Green Transformation), regional challenges, and digital transformation (DX).
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
We seek solutions that enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability across the entire lifecycle of construction machinery. By integrating startup technologies with our existing business, we aim to create new markets and business domains.
NICHIBAN CO., LTD.
We are looking for new business ideas and services that aim for health and comfortable lifestyles that utilize adhesive technology.
Soken Chemical & Engineering
We are looking for technologies and ideas related to polymer materials, organic compounds, chemical plants, coatings, and adhesives!
artience Co., Ltd.
In order to create value that resonates with our sensibilities and challenge a future that enriches our hearts, we seek technologies and products that can be co-created with our company
Ryobi Systems Co., Ltd.
Creating synergies with public domain (including neighborhood) solutions
Ryobi Systems Co., Ltd.
DX in the mobility, transportation, and parking areas, as well as expansion of BPO services
TATSUTA Electric Wire and Cable Co., Ltd.
We are looking for proposals in the fields of including but not limited to industrial infrastructure, electronic materials, mobile devices, electronic devices, semiconductors, and minimally invasive procedures (aka minimally invasive surgeries).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CENTER CO.,LTD.
Collect, integrate, and analyze environmental and various data to predict risks or create new value and evaluation criteria.
Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation
We are seeking advanced process technologies in the materials and chemical fields, as well as new technologies related to decarbonization and the circular economy.
Kikkoman Food Products Company
Techniques and methods to achieve productivity gains in food manufacturing plants
XING INC.
More fun anytime, anywhere! Creating new customer value by utilizing JOYSOUND's assets
RINNAI CORPORATION
Heating, cooling, energy storage, heat storage, and water modification technologies available for residential environments, as well as themes of AI, sensing, and IoT data utilization
Sakai Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.
Focus:「 Inorganic and Organic Chemistry × Strategic Partnerships.」Our goal is to drive societal innovation through material science. We welcome joint ventures and co-development initiatives in the fields of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry.
NOF CORPORATION
We ask for proposals on materials and technologies related to the fields of "environment / energy" and "electronics/IT".
AstraZeneca K.K.
We are seeking proposals in the disease areas we focus on: cancer, cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases, and respiratory and immune diseases.
KANEMATSU CORPORATION
We are seeking for DX/GX solutions and innovative technologies in the supply chain of special metal materials.

What is ILS?

INNOVATION LEADERS SUMMIT (ILS) was first held in 2014 with the support of 30 promoters and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI). Its goal is to match major corporations’ resources with the ideas and technologies of startups to create new and innovative business through business and capital alliances, M&A and other means. Last year, 812 promising startups recommended by the ILS Advisory Board—composed of approx. 106 people from major foreign and domestic venture capital firms and other companies—and 113 major corporations participated in “POWER MATCHING,” an invitation-only matching program that is the highlight of ILS. 3,121 one-on-one meetings held over 16 days led to 1,032 deals that major corporations said they had a desire to continue negotiating with a view to forming partnerships. In many cases, these deals have already led to alliances and in some cases M&A.

MAIN PROGRAM

1800+ POWER MATCHING

POWER MATCHING Meetings

"POWER MATCHING" is an invitation-only program attended by the startup collaboration departments of major corporations. 3,121 one-on-one meetings held over 16 days led to 1,032 deals that major corporations said they had a desire to continue negotiating with a view to forming partnerships. In many cases, these deals have already led to alliances and in some cases M&A.

Power matching features Business talks with VC nominated companies that VC screened first "Request" to meet the representative of the company you have identified "Offer page" where recruitment of collaboration partners is possible
Power matching features Business talks with VC nominated companies that VC screened first "Request" to meet the representative of the company you have identified "Offer page" where recruitment of collaboration partners is possible

ALLIANCE CASES

To alliance case details 

OTHER PROGRAMS

  • The 100 members of the ILS Advisory Board (from major VCs) , METI, NEDO and JETRO select 200+startups to exhibit at the ILS. Cutting edge technology and products will be demonstrated.

  • Pitch stages include “Top 20 Startups Pitch” (the 20 most popular startups among major corporations), NEDO, Japan Finance Corporation , KOTRA and SME Support Japan’s startups. In addition, the CEOs and CTOs of startups from the US, Israel and Korea, will also pitch, for a total of 100+ companies presenting.

  • Matching program "VC matching" with major VCs and angel investors and a networking session participating more than 100 venture supporters have held.

  • The Conference hosted by Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and NEDO. The “EY Session,” hosted by EY Japan, the “Economic forum,” sponsored by the Japan-China Economic Association, hosted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Japan, and the “VC session,” hosted by 16 venture capital companies and angel investors.

  • All the major companies and Startups, advisory board members, VIP invitation to join "networking session" , held two big networking.

  • Only members invitation to join “special networking session”, held four meetups, “SECOM Meetup”, “IBM Meetup”, “ILS TOP100 &J-Startup Meetup”, "VIP pass lounge networking".

【資料請求】
パワーマッチングレポート​&イノベーティブ大企業調査2025

●オープンイノベーション版人気企業調査
「イノベーティブ大企業調査2025」TOP100社ランキング/ TOP100社オープンイノベーションイメージマップ

● POWER MATCHING Report (ILS2024 held results)
We analyzed 3,249 matching business meetings conducted through the matching program "ILS2024 Power Matching" in which 110 major companies, 747 startups, and 74 teams from universities and national research laboratories participated.

  • Top 50 ranking of areas of collaboration sought by major companies
  • Top 50 fields of specialty for startups
  • Top 10 most popular startups with major companies and VCs
  • Trend analysis of 60 main areas of collaboration based on approximately 3,200 business meetings
  • Introducing 40 business alliances and M&A cases
「ILS2023オープンイノベーションレポート」無料進呈中

Past participation major companies

(Titles omitted / in alphabetical order)

  • artience
  • IHI
  • AISIN
  • AISIN AW
  • Eye style
  • IT Holdings
  • IRISOHYAMA
  • AOI Pro.
  • Aozora Bank
  • Accenture
  • AGREX
  • Asahi Kasei
  • Asahi Kasei Microdevices
  • Asahi Kasei Pharma
  • Asahi Kasei Homes
  • ASAHI QUALITY & INNOVATIONS
  • Asahi Group Japan
  • Asahi Group Holdings
  • AJINOMOTO
  • Asukanet
  • Astellas Pharma
  • Astomos Energy
  • AstraZeneca
  • ADEKA
  • Advantage Partners
  • Analog Devices
  • Amano
  • Allied Architects
  • HAZAMA ANDO
  • Ewell
  • EPS
  • Aeon Mall
  • Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha
  • Idemitsu Kosan
  • ITOCHU
  • ITOCHU Techno-Solutions
  • Imagica Robot Holdings
  • INTEC
  • Interikkusu
  • Infomart
  • Impress Holdings
  • INVOICE
  • WILL GROUP
  • Ushio
  • Air Liquide Laboratories
  • AGC
  • AJS
  • AIU damage insurance
  • ANA Holdings
  • EXEO Group
  • XING
  • EZAKI GLICO
  • SMK
  • SBS Holdings
  • Enarisu
  • Enigumo
  • NEC
  • NSD
  • NTT Communications
  • NTT COMWARE
  • NTT data
  • NTT DoCoMo
  • NTT DoCoMo Ventures
  • NTT Business Solutions
  • NTT BizLink
  • MS&AD InterRisk Research & Consulting
  • Emellience Partners
  • LG Japan Lab
  • Oak net
  • Oak fan
  • Oak Lawn Marketing
  • Osaka Gas
  • OG
  • Autobacs Seven
  • Obayashi
  • Open house
  • OKAMURA
  • Oki Electric Industry
  • Optage
  • Opt
  • OMRON
  • オムロンベンチャーズ
  • ORIX
  • ORGANO
  • Kao
  • Gakken
  • KANEKA
  • Culture Convenience Club
  • Kawamura Electric
  • 環境管理センター
  • The Kansai Electric Power
  • Kansai Transmission and Distribution
  • Kansai Mirai Financial Group
  • Kanden Realty & Development
  • Kitamura
  • Kikkoman
  • Kikkoman Food Products
  • Canal Ventures
  • Canon IT Solutions
  • Canon Marketing Japan
  • QTnet
  • KYOCERA
  • Kyowa Hakko Kirin
  • Kirin Holdings
  • KINDEN
  • QUALICA
  • Credit Saison
  • GLORY
  • Grosvenor
  • GUNZE
  • KH Neochem
  • KDDI Web Communications
  • KDDI
  • Keikyu
  • KDDI collectively office
  • Construction Technology Institute
  • KOKUSAI ELECTRIC
  • COSMOS SHOJI
  • Konami Amusement
  • Konica Minolta
  • KOBAYASHI PHARMACEUTICAL
  • Komatsu
  • Sakata Inx
  • Samsung R&D Institute Japan
  • Incj
  • Suntory Spirits
  • Suntory Global Innovation Center
  • Suntory Beverage & Food
  • Suntory Holdings
  • Suntory MONOZUKURI Expert
  • SANYO TRADING
  • Computer Engineering & Consulting
  • CAC
  • GMO Cloud
  • CCC Marketing Group
  • CCC MARKETING HOLDINGS
  • West Japan Railway
  • JR East startup
  • JSR
  • JSP
  • JX Nippon Mining & Metals
  • JFEエンジニアリング
  • Jupiter Telecommunications
  • J-Stream
  • Jtekt
  • JVC Kenwood
  • Shigumakushisu
  • Cisco Systems
  • Shiseido
  • Shinoken Group
  • SHIBAURA MACHINE
  • SHIMADZU
  • Japan Display
  • Charlet
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
  • Shin-Etsu Chemical
  • ShinMaywa Industries
  • SCREENホールディングス
  • Suzuki
  • Suzuyo
  • Suzuyo Kensetsu
  • Suzuyo Shoji
  • StylingLife Holdings
  • Sumitomo Chemical
  • Sumitomo
  • SUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE
  • 住友電気工業
  • Sumitomo Bakelite
  • 住友理工
  • Sumitomo Forestry
  • 生化学工業
  • Seiko Group
  • セイコーフューチャークリエーション
  • Sekisui Chemical
  • Secom
  • Systems Engineering Consultants
  • Seven & i Holdings
  • ANA Trading
  • Zenrin Datacom
  • Soken Chemical & Engineering
  • Sohgo Security
  • Sojitz
  • Sojitz Pla-Net
  • Sogo & Seibu
  • Sony
  • ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ
  • Softbank
  • Somar
  • SOLIZE
  • Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance
  • Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Himawari Life Insurance
  • Sompo Health Support
  • Sompo Holdings
  • Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku
  • The Dai-ichi Life Insurance
  • Tigers Polymer
  • Daiki Axis
  • Daikin Industries
  • 大正製薬
  • Daishinku
  • Taisei
  • Daicel
  • Daito Electron
  • 大日精化工業
  • Dai Nippon Printing
  • Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma
  • Daiwa Securities
  • Daiwa House Industry
  • Takashimaya
  • TOMY
  • タキロンシーアイ
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical
  • Takenaka
  • Tatsuta Electric Wire & Cable
  • Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
  • Tamura
  • Chubu Electric Power
  • Tsuneishi Holdings
  • TIS
  • TIS System Service
  • DIC
  • THK
  • DeNA
  • T-Gaia
  • TDK
  • Teijin
  • Teijin Pharma
  • T-MEDIA HOLDINGS
  • Tape-o-W.
  • Dexerials
  • Delivery Consulting
  • TEL Venture Capital
  • Denka
  • Denso
  • Dentsu
  • Information Services International-Dentsu
  • PERSOL HOLDINGS
  • TOKAI RIKA
  • TOKYU
  • Tokyu Land
  • Tokyu Fudosan Holdings
  • Tokyo Electron
  • Tokyo Ohka Kogyo
  • Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance
  • Tokio Marine Holdings
  • Tokyo Gas
  • TOKYO SEIMITSU
  • Tokyo Tatemono
  • TEPCO Energy Partner
  • TEPCO Power Grid
  • TEPCO Ventures
  • Toko Takaoka
  • Doshisha
  • TOSHIBA
  • Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions
  • Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions
  • Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems
  • TOSHIBA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
  • TOSHIBA TEC
  • TOSOH
  • Tobu property's
  • Toho Technology
  • Tohoku Electric Power
  • Tohoku EPCO Frontier
  • Toyo Kohan
  • Toyo Seikan Group Holdings
  • TOYO
  • TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL
  • Tokai
  • TOTO
  • TOYO KANETSU
  • Tokuyama
  • TODA
  • TOPPAN
  • TOPPAN Edge
  • Toppan
  • Toyota Motor
  • Toyota Industries
  • Toyota Tsusho
  • Trans Cosmos
  • Drecom
  • NAKAKITA SEISAKUSHO
  • NAGASE
  • Nagoya Railroad
  • Nabtesco
  • Nankai Electric Railway
  • Nikon
  • Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West
  • West Japan Railway
  • NICHIBAN
  • JGC HOLDINGS
  • Nikko Chemicals
  • Nissan Chemical
  • Nissha
  • The Nisshin OilliO Group
  • Nisshinbo Micro Devices
  • NIPPON STEEL ENGINEERING
  • NS Solutions
  • NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings
  • Nippon Sanso Holdings
  • NIPPON SHOKUBAI
  • Nippon Signal
  • Nippon Shinyaku
  • Nippon Seiki
  • Nippon Zeon
  • Nippon Soda
  • NIPPON EXPRESS
  • NGK Spark Plug
  • NHK SPRING
  • Nippon Paint
  • JAPAN POST
  • Nifco
  • IBM Japan
  • Japan Air Liquide
  • NGK Insulators
  • Nihonkaisui
  • NIPPON KAYAKU
  • Japan Airlines
  • NISSHA PRINTING
  • Development Bank of Japan
  • Hewlett-Packard Japan
  • Nihon L'Oréal
  • NEOAXIS
  • Nexway
  • The Norinchukin Bank
  • Noritsu Koki
  • NOMURA
  • Nomura Holdings
  • Park 24
  • Hearts United Group
  • Pioneer
  • HOUSE FOODS
  • HOUSE WELLNESS FOODS
  • HOUSE FOODS GROUP
  • HASEKO
  • Panasonic
  • Panasonic Connect
  • Panasonic System Solutions Japan
  • Hamamatsu Photonics
  • HANWA
  • Higashinipponginko
  • Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East
  • Business Brain Showa-Ota
  • Hitachi Construction Machinery
  • Hitachi Systems
  • Hitachi
  • Hitachi Solutions
  • Hitachi Solutions West Japan
  • Hitachi Solutions East Japan
  • Hitachi High-Tech
  • Hitachi Transport System
  • Hitachi Healthcare Systems
  • BIGLOBE
  • BIPROGY
  • Hulic
  • Photo Create
  • Fukuvi Chemical Industry
  • Fujikura
  • Fujita
  • Fujitsu
  • FUJITSU BROAD SOLUTION & CONSULTING
  • Fujitsu Marketing
  • Fuji Television Network
  • FUJIFILM Business Innovation
  • FUJIMI INCORPORATED
  • フタバ産業
  • Brother Industries
  • Furukawa Electric
  • Fullcast Holdings
  • Press Industry
  • Broadleaf
  • Professional nexus
  • vector
  • Benesse Holdings
  • ボッシュ
  • Maeda
  • 前田製作所
  • Maeda Road
  • Monex Group
  • Mamezo Holdings
  • Marubeni
  • Mizuno
  • Mitsui Chemicals
  • Mitsui Mining & Smelting
  • Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking
  • Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsui & Co. Global Investment
  • Mitsui Fudosan
  • 三井不動産リアルティ
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing
  • Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
  • Mitsubishi Chemical
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group
  • Mitsubishi Estate
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Mitsubishi
  • Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus
  • Mitsubishi Materials
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking
  • Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Lease
  • MinebeaMitsumi
  • MIRAIT Holdings
  • Murayama
  • Meiji
  • Medopia
  • Members
  • Mori Trust
  • Mori Building
  • YAZAKI
  • YASKAWA Electric
  • Yachiyo Engineering
  • Yamaguchi Bank
  • Yamato Holdings
  • Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings
  • Yayoi
  • Euglena
  • UBE
  • UNIADEX
  • YOKOWO
  • Yokogawa Solution Service
  • Yokogawa Electric
  • Lion
  • LAC
  • LIXIL
  • LIXIL group
  • Recruit Holdings
  • Ricoh
  • Resona Holdings
  • 両備システムズ
  • Ryosan
  • Ryobi
  • レゾナック
  • Lawson
  • YKK AP
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