NQ 100Almure株式会社April 15, 2026
Almure Inc. has announced the start of joint research with Keio University's Kenji Kono Laboratory on Confidential Computing / TEE technology. This collaboration aims to combine advanced system security knowledge with industry-driven implementation to accelerate the practical application of confidential computing for secure AI Agent data utilization, addressing the current limitations of existing confidential computing technologies.
NQ 100一般社団法人 日本産業機械工業会April 7, 2026
The Japan Society of Industrial Machinery Manufacturers has established "J-BAS" (Japan Bio Alcohol from Sorghum), an industry-academia consortium aiming to build a domestic manufacturing process for affordable bioethanol from sorghum for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This initiative addresses the urgent need to expand SAF supply to achieve carbon neutrality goals in the aviation industry, focusing on integrating engineering technologies and optimizing the entire manufacturing process for cost reduction. J-BAS will focus on technology development to establish a robust foundation for future demonstration and commercialization of SAF production.
NQ 100Helical FusionApril 6, 2026
Helical Fusion, a company striving for the practical application of next-generation clean energy through fusion energy, has been selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Innovation Promotion Project for Realizing Zero Emission Tokyo" (Zero Emission category) for fiscal year 2026. The adopted theme is "New Liquid Metal Wall to Extend the Life of Fusion Power Plants," which involves developing a core component called a "blanket" that receives energy generated from fusion reactions as heat usable for power generation. This project aims to achieve both efficiency and longevity for the entire power plant by utilizing liquid metal as a blanket material, promoting the practical application of fusion energy as a next-generation power source that emits no CO2.
NQ 100株式会社グッドパッチApril 3, 2026
Goodpatch Inc. and Ritsumeikan University's Institute of Design Science have signed an industry-academia collaboration agreement on March 25, 2026, to advance design education, research, and human resource development. This partnership will leverage data from Goodpatch's 'ReDesigner for Student' platform for joint research and develop educational programs directly applicable to real-world challenges. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs, fostering next-generation design talent.
NQ 100ユニ・チャーム株式会社April 2, 2026
Unicharm, Kyusoh Transportation System (KRS), and T2 have commenced a demonstration experiment of autonomous truck mainline transportation for Unicharm's pet products. This initiative aims to address the severe driver shortage in the logistics industry, known as the '2024 problem,' and establish a sustainable logistics network. The experiment uses Level 2 autonomous trucks to transport goods between Kanto and Kansai, with plans to integrate Level 4 autonomous trucks by 2027.