{"id":842,"date":"2026-05-14T15:36:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T06:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/?post_type=sima&#038;p=842"},"modified":"2026-05-15T00:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:27:23","slug":"report_sm1_20260203","status":"publish","type":"sima","link":"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/en\/sima\/report_sm1_20260203\/","title":{"rendered":"[REPORT] The 1st SIMA \u201cGood Innovation Award\u201d Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3256f1adc2b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3256f1adc2b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TMEEE-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TMEEE-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TMEEE-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TMEEE-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TMEEE-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TMEEE.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On February 3, 2026, the Executive Innovation Committee (hereinafter referred to as EIC) hosted the inaugural presentation ceremony for the <strong>&#8220;Systematic Innovation Management Award&#8221; (hereinafter referred to as SIMA)<\/strong> during the Executive Innovation Roundtable 2, titled &#8220;Future Innovation Roundtable.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This report and the accompanying video footage offer a comprehensive overview of the proceedings. We invite you to view the event by playing the YouTube video embedded in the blue frame below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-65264660 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:8px;background-color:#3658d6;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0874d82f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-528b4d75c0ab3bf617d18a1e190337b2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EIC YouTube Channel<br><\/strong>The 1st SIMA \u201cGood Innovation Award\u201d Ceremony<br>[Japanese Language Only]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u7b2c1\u56de\u300cSystematic Innovation Management Award\u3008\u30b0\u30c3\u30c9\u30a4\u30ce\u30d9\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u8cde\u3009\u300d\u6388\u8cde\u5f0f\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a1_E8HKR_o4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>The 1st SIMA \u201cGood Innovation Award\u201d Ceremony: Merging Intellectual Discipline with Creative Power<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan\u2019s &#8220;Lost Thirty Years&#8221; were not a result of a deficit in technical prowess. Rather, the root cause lay in the absence of a <strong>&#8220;Management System&#8221;<\/strong> capable of institutionally reproducing and scaling innovation. Just as &#8220;Quality Control&#8221; (QC)\u2014once the hallmark of Japanese excellence\u2014elevated manufacturing discipline to a global standard, we are now witnessing a fundamental paradigm shift: the management of innovation itself as a structured system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the <strong>&#8220;Systematic Innovation Management&#8221;<\/strong> framework advocated by the EIC, this award evaluates innovation management through a multifaceted lens\u2014including social contribution, organizational creativity, and the sustainability of value-creating systems. This distinction sets SIMA apart from traditional accolades that merely celebrate &#8220;superior products or services.&#8221; At its core, the award interrogates an organization&#8217;s <strong>&#8220;Capability&#8221;<\/strong> to generate value consistently and sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMS: The &#8220;Kata&#8221; of Innovation Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the opening of the ceremony, Noboru Konno, Chairperson of JIN, delivered a candid assessment of the current state of Japanese business, noting that many new ventures remain trapped in a <strong>&#8220;three-in-a-thousand&#8221; gamble<\/strong>, relying more on luck than logic. An Innovation Management System (IMS) moves beyond a reliance on individual passion or serendipity; it defines the entire process\u2014from ideation and concept validation to commercialization and scaling\u2014as an organizational <strong>&#8220;routine.&#8221;<\/strong> The thirteen award-winning organizations have successfully embodied this &#8220;system,&#8221; strategically taming an uncertain future through logical discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following sections introduce the transformative challenges undertaken by each of these pioneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c71d9fb4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffffe6;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0874d82f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0b0dcb19f7cf800fe12aa94f087ed37b wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nominated Organizations (23 Total)<br><\/strong>Listed in alphabetical order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\uff65AGC Inc.<br>(Formerly Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.)<br>\uff65AGRIST Inc.<br>\uff65Akiya Katsuyo Co., Ltd.<br>\uff65Center for Supercentenarian Medical Research, Keio University School of Medicine<br>\uff65Consumers Co-operative Sapporo (Co-op Sapporo)<br>\uff65Daikin Industries, Ltd.<br>\uff65FonesLife Corporation<br>\uff65Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd.<br>\uff65Kansai Resource Recycling Network Co., Ltd.<br>\uff65Maebashi Design Commission (MDC)<br>\uff65Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.<br>\uff65Motherhouse Co., Ltd.<br>\uff65M-Square Lab Inc. (Vegibus)<br>\uff65NanoTerasu (Photon Science Innovation Center: PhoSIC)<br>\uff65Nikken Sekkei Ltd (PYNT)<br>\uff65Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation (NTT WEST)<br>\uff65SIGMA Corporation (Headquarters: Hiroshima)<br>\uff65SOMAY-Q Technology Corporation<br>\uff65Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc.<br>\uff65Space Service Innovation Lab (SSIL) Association<br>\uff65Synspective Inc.<br>\uff65Three-Institution Collaboration of Kitakyushu (Kitakyushu Science and Research Park)<br>\uff65Wood Plastic Technology Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-fdfbc40cf139983be48e603345e03597 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good Innovation Grand Prix (5 Organizations)<\/strong><br>Listed in alphabetical order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sapporo.coop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\uff65Consumers Co-operative Sapporo (Co-op Sapporo)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daikin.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\uff65Daikin Industries, Ltd.<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/vegibus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\uff65M-Square Lab Inc. (Vegibus)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoterasu.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\uff65NanoTerasu and Regional Partners<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/synspective.com\/jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\uff65Synspective Inc.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-c8e2c0d3af0f49d3a936dc21561e1787 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Creation Award for Good Innovation (3 Organizations)<\/strong><br>Listed in alphabetical order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\uff65Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.<\/a><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikken.jp\/ja\/about\/pynt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\uff65Nikken Sekkei PYNT<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpt.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\uff65Wood Plastic Technology Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-87321e3935ad75756ed6c148e2548af8 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Systematic Award for Good Innovation (5 Organizations)<\/strong><br>Listed in alphabetical order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\uff65AGC Inc.<\/a><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/agrist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\uff65AGRIST Inc.<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/foneslife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\uff65FonesLife Corporation<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ishizaka-group.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\uff65Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/sigma-k.co.jp\/\" 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Co-operative Sapporo (Co-op Sapporo)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Rewriting the Corporate OS: The Convergence of DX and Innovation in a Large-Scale Organization<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3256f1b38ac&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3256f1b38ac\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" 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dramatic and fundamental metamorphosis. They have successfully implemented digital technology not as a mere tool, but as a core mechanism to revitalize the very fabric of their organizational culture. Their &#8220;democratic innovation system,&#8221; which identifies latent needs through active member dialogue and translates them into rapid real-world application, serves as a definitive prescription for the survival of legacy organizations in an era of disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Consumer Co-operative Co-op Sapporo<\/strong> [Press Releases and Related Media Regarding the SIMA Award]<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sapporo.coop\/information\/press\/5336.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.sapporo.coop\/information\/press\/5336.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86f6d23e5b74d021d1f5c3e93320482a wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daikin.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daikin Industries, Ltd.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Strategic Synergy: Corporate Venturing Fueled by Executive Vision and Operational Discipline<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3256f1b55e3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3256f1b55e3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" 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Backed by an unwavering commitment from top management, the company has institutionalized a &#8220;two-tier&#8221; governance model. This structure ensures that collaborations with startups and internal ventures are strategically nurtured and insulated from being stifled by the conventional logic of legacy business units. Their approach serves as a definitive embodiment of the &#8220;strategic discipline&#8221; required for Japanese manufacturers to regain their global preeminence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-352942d54b169f9fdf53d2a1593fec1f wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vegibus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M-Square Lab Inc. 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By unifying a diverse spectrum of actors\u2014from producers and consumers to incumbent logistics providers\u2014under a singular, shared purpose, it has effectively reshaped the local economic landscape. Its true brilliance lies in the systematization of social problem-solving as a primary engine for business growth, utilizing a structured framework to harmonize conflicting stakeholder interests. Vegibus stands as a definitive proof that innovations born in rural regions can transcend local boundaries to become global benchmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>M-Square Lab Inc. (Vegibus)<\/strong> [Press Releases and Related Media Regarding the SIMA Award]<\/strong><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/M2labo\/posts\/pfbid02sgT3DeWLQ1yeNwapVMHw5wHoveSTzLvjBtDYZoiSUvjmr5kpiv4PoPDMs8usGJGPl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/M2labo\/posts\/pfbid02sgT3DeWLQ1yeNwapVMHw5wHoveSTzLvjBtDYZoiSUvjmr5kpiv4PoPDMs8usGJGPl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79423d54926fe4ac73254bbe592d5405 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nanoterasu.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NanoTerasu and Regional Partners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Accelerating Social Implementation: A Grand-Scale Public-Private Co-creation Platform for Science and Technology<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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The facility\u2019s selection for the Grand Prix is a testament not only to its formidable technological capabilities but, more crucially, to its innovative operational framework. By mobilizing a &#8220;coalition of the willing&#8221;\u2014comprising national and regional governments as well as private-sector enterprises\u2014it has established the &#8220;Regional Partner System.&#8221; This groundbreaking ecosystem directly translates cutting-edge science into industrial competitive advantage. 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data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793eSynspective-03-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793eSynspective-03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793eSynspective-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793eSynspective-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793eSynspective-03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793eSynspective-03.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specializing in the development and operation of small SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites, the firm has achieved a rare integration of inherent startup agility with a robust management system that meets the rigors of international standards. In the space sector\u2014an industry characterized by high uncertainty\u2014the company was highly commended for its organizational mechanisms that execute evidence-based learning cycles with precision. Their Innovation Management System (hereinafter referred to as IMS) is poised to become the essential infrastructure for Japanese startups to achieve sustainable success on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Architects of New Frontiers: Creation Award for Good Innovation<\/strong><br>(3 Organizations \/ Listed in alphabetical order)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Creation Award was bestowed upon enterprises that, in addition to adopting a systematic perspective, are actively fostering the emergence of new industries and transformative social ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bea9d6cad0f36fbd1e0b163c68efc080 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transforming Urban Development into a Strategic Platform for Continuous Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3256f1bd6f1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3256f1bd6f1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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an agglomeration of physical structures, but as dynamic &#8220;innovation ecosystems.&#8221; Through its landmark initiatives in districts such as Nihonbashi and Kashiwa-no-ha, the company has established a sophisticated framework where industry, academia, government, and local residents collaborate as a unified force to tackle complex societal challenges. By embedding IMS into the very fabric of urban management to drive sustainable value appreciation, the sheer magnitude and ambition of its vision remain unparalleled in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8f0442cae4817b252bfc1c7cdfc1d39 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikken.jp\/ja\/about\/pynt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nikken Sekkei PYNT<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Architecting Platforms as Dynamic Hubs for Co-creation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3256f1bf44b&quot;}\" 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plastic substitutes derived from underutilized timber. Through its Innovation Management System (IMS), the company has architected the very &#8220;circular framework&#8221; necessary for its materials to be distributed and continuously recycled within society. By achieving a sophisticated synthesis of environmental conservation and economic viability, their management model serves as a quintessential prototype for a truly sustainable industrial architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wood Plastic Technology Co., Ltd.<\/strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong>[Press Releases and Related Media Regarding the SIMA Award]<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/wpt.co.jp\/news\/index.html#news_20260205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wpt.co.jp\/news\/index.html#news_20260205<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mastering Strategic Frameworks: Systematic Award for Good Innovation<\/strong><br>(5 Organizations \/ Listed in alphabetical order)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Systematic Award was conferred upon organizations that have robustly architected the internal and external processes essential for driving and sustaining innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d32d8e89ea658ea27bec4ad57c3909a3 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AGC Inc.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Systematizing Ambidextrous Management: Integration from Strategy to the Organizational Frontlines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3256f1c2c92&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" 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This system simultaneously manages the &#8220;exploitation&#8221; of core businesses and the &#8220;exploration&#8221; of new frontiers\u2014a hallmark of ambidextrous management. Central to this success is the rigorous execution of stage-gate processes that seamlessly bridge top-down strategic directives with bottom-up ideation. 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that integrates real-time feedback from the agricultural frontlines into its development cycle. Their IMS is defined by a rigorous discipline of &#8220;failing fast and improving faster,&#8221; prioritizing rapid iteration over mere technological precision. 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systematized a business model centered on pre-symptomatic and preventive healthcare. Moving beyond the mere provision of diagnostic services, it has meticulously designed a data-driven ecosystem that interconnects insurance providers, medical institutions, and individual users, leveraging IMS methodologies. In the high-uncertainty domain of healthcare, the company was highly commended for its institutionalized process of cultivating trust and generating sustainable value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FonesLife Corporation <strong><strong><strong>[Press Releases and Related Media Regarding the SIMA Award]<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/foneslife.com\/news\/20260209-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/foneslife.com\/news\/20260209-1\/<\/a>\u3000<br><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FonesLife\/status\/2021071630106071348\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/FonesLife\/status\/2021071630106071348<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11c0a1fd6e1af2cb449a11710d4d6210 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ishizaka-group.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Sophisticated Management System Transforming Industrial Waste Disposal into a Resource Recovery Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3256f1c8751&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3256f1c8751\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defying conventional industry norms, the firm has transformed an industrial waste processing facility into a site for &#8220;Satoyama restoration,&#8221; evolving into a visionary &#8220;infrastructure company of the future&#8221; that draws visitors from across the globe. Behind this metamorphosis lies a meticulously crafted management system that seamlessly integrates environmental education, ISO standards, and a fundamental reform of employee consciousness. By successfully institutionalizing these values into its core organizational routines, the company has established itself as a definitive benchmark for all industrial sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. <strong><strong><strong>[Press Releases and Related Media Regarding the SIMA Award]<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ishizaka-group.co.jp\/news\/20260213\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ishizaka-group.co.jp\/news\/20260213\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1LVbyNCkwB\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1LVbyNCkwB\/?mibextid=wwXIfr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-559427000bd97f847bef1cbd313c3f75 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sigma-k.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SIGMA Corporation (Hiroshima)<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>The Golden Ratio of Systematic Infrastructure and Human Talent: A Data-Driven Environmental Management System<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gokesseki.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gokesseki.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gokesseki-300x19.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transformjapan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gokesseki-768x48.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving beyond a reliance on individual brilliance, the firm has established a reproducible infrastructure for innovation anchored in its unique organizational philosophy. By institutionalizing an improvement cycle that integrates equipment operational data with electricity usage analysis, the company delivered formidable results between 2021 and 2024, including a reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 300 tons and a 16% enhancement in energy efficiency per production unit. Their systematic management\u2014defined by a dual-track development model combining in-house expertise with open innovation, alongside a long-term talent cultivation strategy centered on comprehensive learning support\u2014earned high praise for its operational excellence and scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SIGMA Corporation (Hiroshima)<\/strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong>[Press Releases and Related Media Regarding the SIMA Award]<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/sigma-k.co.jp\/news\/fqLFLJ-V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sigma-k.co.jp\/news\/fqLFLJ-V<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion: Systems as the Catalyst for Japan\u2019s Resurgence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To summarize the inaugural SIMA ceremony is to witness a <strong>&#8220;Redefinition of Discipline&#8221;<\/strong> within Japanese industry. In decades past, Japanese enterprises achieved global dominance through &#8220;Quality Control&#8221; (QC) on the factory floor. However, in today\u2019s era of unprecedented uncertainty, the strategic imperative has shifted from the production line to the executive suite: the implementation of <strong>Innovation Management Systems (IMS).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A singular, resonant message echoed from the leaders of the 13 award-winning organizations: &#8220;The establishment of a common language\u2014a system\u2014has dissolved internal silos and accelerated external co-creation.&#8221; This process of <strong>&#8220;Standardization&#8221;<\/strong>\u2014transforming innovation from an extraordinary feat by exceptional individuals into a routine organizational function\u2014is the definitive and most formidable weapon for Japan to regain its global preeminence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pioneers honored by SIMA have demonstrated more than mere business success; they have provided the prototype for a new <strong>&#8220;Industrial OS&#8221;<\/strong> designed to win through systematic excellence. 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