BLUEZ & Company, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Satoru Moriaki) has officially launched "KenQ-PI MAP" (https://pi-map.bizbluez.com/), a free database service that centrally aggregates and visualizes information on Japanese researchers (Principal Investigators) residing overseas. As of June 1, 2026, the service features information on over 300 Japanese researchers located in four countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, displayed on a world map with enhanced search and filter functions for efficient utilization. Expansion to regions including India and Australia is planned. KenQ-PI MAP Top Page | https://pi-map.bizbluez.com/ ■ Service Overview KenQ-PI MAP is a database service that aggregates information such as the affiliated institutions, specialized fields, and research themes of Japanese researchers living abroad, based on publicly available information. By consolidating previously scattered information onto a single platform, it enables a wide range of stakeholders, including industry, academia, and policymakers, to efficiently grasp and utilize the overseas activities of Japanese researchers. Service Name KenQ-PI MAP Service URL https://pi-map.bizbluez.com/ Number of Researchers Listed 317 (as of June 2026) Target Countries/Regions United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France (planned expansion to India, Australia, etc.) Usage Fees Free (all functions) ■ Background and Social Significance In recent years, with the remarkable advancements in AI, the promotion of international brain circulation has gained attention, and fostering international industry-academia collaboration and building networks with overseas researchers have become urgent priorities for strengthening Japan's scientific and technological competitiveness. However, information on Japanese researchers active overseas is dispersed across the websites of various universities and research institutions, as well as in論文 databases, making