Creating New Businesses through Research and Development
First written in FY2016. 20 of 37 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-09-01.
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- 2026-09-01Cited as achievedGovernance
「統合研究所（仮称）」
統合レポートで、2028年3月を目途とする統合研究所（仮称）を、社内外共創を通じた事業化のハブとして位置付けている。既存の研究開発による新規事業創出の方針を実績・計画として再掲した。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Using the Innovation Center, scheduled for completion in March 2028, as a hub, the company will promote co-creation with the world's best partners and improve the likelihood and speed of commercialization.」
The Innovation Center, which consolidates research functions previously dispersed across multiple locations, was positioned as a co-creation and commercialization hub scheduled for completion in March 2028. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on the Group's R&D activities during the six months ended the interim period was ¥15.3 billion. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the six months ended the interim period.」
R&D expenses of ¥15.3 billion were recorded, while it was stated that there have been no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Total Group R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥33.9 billion, an increase of ¥5.1 billion from the previous fiscal year.」
R&D expenses increased by ¥5.1 billion year on year to ¥33.9 billion. R&D in carbon neutrality and the circular economy, advanced materials, all-solid-state batteries and other areas is being expanded. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on the Group's R&D activities during the six months ended the interim period was ¥14.3 billion. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the six months ended the interim period.」
R&D expenses of ¥14.3 billion were recorded, and it was reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company decided to construct a new integrated research facility, the Innovation Center (provisional name), at the Chiba Works (Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture), a core manufacturing site for its oil and petrochemical businesses. Completion is scheduled for fiscal 2027.」
The company decided to construct a new integrated research facility consolidating research laboratories from multiple locations, with completion scheduled for fiscal 2027. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on the Group's R&D activities during the three months ended the first quarter was ¥7.0 billion. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the three months ended the first quarter.」
R&D expenses for the first quarter were ¥7.0 billion, and it was reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As the business environment surrounding the Group undergoes significant change, the Advanced Materials Company was established in July 2022 to strengthen the materials business and accelerate the transformation of the business portfolio. It is strengthening the R&D activities of divisions and affiliated companies, primarily those centered on the high-performance materials business, while the Technology Strategy Department is working to strengthen collaboration with external R&D institutions. Total Group R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥23.6 billion, a decrease of ¥2.4 billion from the previous fiscal year.」
The Advanced Materials Company was established, giving concrete form to a structure integrating R&D in the materials business and at affiliated companies with external collaboration. R&D expenses were ¥23.6 billion. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on the Group's R&D activities during the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥18.0 billion. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the nine months ended the third quarter.」
R&D expenses of ¥18.0 billion were recorded, and it was reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on the Group's R&D activities during the six months ended the second quarter was ¥11.2 billion. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the six months ended the second quarter.」
R&D expenses of ¥11.2 billion were recorded, and it was reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on the Group's R&D activities during the three months ended the first quarter was ¥6.0 billion. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the three months ended the first quarter.」
R&D expenses of ¥6.0 billion were recorded, and it was reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In July 2021, the Technology and CNX Strategy Department was newly established to strengthen and expand the energy and materials transition and advanced materials businesses. The department is working on formulating the company's overall R&D strategy and developing new businesses across divisions. Total Group R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥26.0 billion, an increase of ¥5.5 billion from the previous fiscal year.」
The establishment of the Technology and CNX Strategy Department gave concrete form to the structure for company-wide R&D and cross-divisional new business development, while R&D expenses increased from ¥20.5 billion to ¥26.0 billion. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on the Group's R&D activities during the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥20.3 billion. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the nine months ended the third quarter.」
R&D expenses of ¥20.3 billion were recorded, and it was reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year was ¥10.6 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year.」
R&D expenses of ¥10.6 billion were recorded, and it was reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year was ¥5.4 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year.」
The Company recorded research and development expenses of ¥5.4 billion and reconfirmed that there had been no significant changes in the status of its research and development activities. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the Group as a whole for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥20.5 billion, an increase of ¥1 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Research and development expenses increased from ¥19.4 billion to ¥20.5 billion. The Company is also advancing the establishment of a collaborative research center with Tokyo Institute of Technology and research into the mass production of solid electrolytes. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year was ¥15.2 billion.」
Research and development expenses for the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year were ¥15.2 billion. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year was ¥15.2 billion. In November 2020, we decided to invest in an open innovation fund managed by Emerald Technology Ventures. The open innovation fund managed by Emerald focuses on a portfolio of industrial innovations in materials chemistry, clean technology and other fields that contribute to resolving social issues such as improving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. We established a structure to accelerate open innovation with overseas startups as well as those in Japan, expand our growth businesses, create next-generation businesses and strengthen technology development that contributes to reducing GHGs (greenhouse gases).」
The Company recorded research and development expenses of ¥15.2 billion and, in November 2020, decided to invest in a fund managed by Emerald Technology Ventures to accelerate open innovation, including with overseas startups. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year was ¥9.7 billion. In April 2020, we also established the Technology Strategy Office. We created a structure to strengthen and expand growth businesses and promote the creation of technology-driven next-generation businesses by promoting collaboration among business divisions involved in growth business areas and actively leveraging open innovation.」
The Company reconfirmed its research and development activities and the structure for collaboration among business divisions and open innovation through the Technology Strategy Office established in April 2020. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2020, we also established the Technology Strategy Office. We created a structure to strengthen and expand growth businesses and promote the creation of technology-driven next-generation businesses by promoting collaboration among business divisions involved in growth business areas and actively leveraging open innovation.」
To create new businesses through research and development, the Company established the Technology Strategy Office, giving concrete form to a structure responsible for collaboration among business divisions and open innovation. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses include ¥4.1 billion in company-wide research expenses that cannot be allocated to individual segments. Total research and development expenses for the Group as a whole for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥19.4 billion, an increase of ¥3.9 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Research and development expenses increased from ¥15.5 billion to ¥19.4 billion, while the structures and themes for next-generation batteries, AI and machine learning, open innovation and other areas took concrete form. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2019, the Advanced Technology Research Institute was renamed the Next-Generation Technology Research Institute. The Central Research Institute of Showa Shell, located in Aikō District, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the basic research functions of Solar Frontier株式会社, located in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, were also transferred to the institute.」
The research institute was renamed the Next-Generation Technology Research Institute, and the Central Research Institute of Showa Shell and the basic research functions of Solar Frontier were transferred to it, giving concrete form to the post-integration research and development structure. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the Group as a whole for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥15.5 billion, an increase of ¥1.6 billion from the same period of the previous year.」
Research and development expenses increased from ¥14 billion to ¥15.5 billion. The research and development structure also took concrete form through the establishment and organization of a computational science team, a next-generation battery materials laboratory and a lithium battery materials laboratory. - FY2019-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「To help address social issues, we will develop research themes through cross-functional meetings by combining technologies cultivated through corporate research and product research within each business, and promote open innovation in collaboration with universities and research institutions in Japan and overseas. At the same time, we will maintain incubation capabilities both inside and outside the Company, accelerate research and development through active partnerships with and investments in venture companies, and create new businesses.」
The creation of new businesses through research and development was reorganized from the continuation of conventional research and development into an integrated system that includes the formulation of cross-functional themes, open innovation with universities and research institutions, and partnerships with and capital investments in venture companies. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year was ¥7.3 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year.」
The Company recorded research and development expenses of ¥7.3 billion and reconfirmed that there had been no significant changes in its research and development activities. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year was ¥4 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year.」
The Company reconfirmed research and development activities of ¥4 billion and that there had been no significant changes in the status of those activities. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the Group as a whole for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥14 billion, an increase of ¥800 million from the same period of the previous year.」
Research and development activities continued, with research and development expenses reaching ¥14 billion. Research aimed at creating new businesses, including next-generation battery materials, also continued. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year was ¥10.4 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year.」
The Company recorded research and development expenses of ¥10.4 billion and reconfirmed that there had been no significant changes in its research and development activities. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year was ¥6.6 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year.」
The Company recorded research and development expenses of ¥6.6 billion and reconfirmed that there had been no significant changes in its research and development activities. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year was ¥3.7 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year.」
The Company recorded research and development expenses of ¥3.7 billion and reconfirmed that there had been no significant changes in its research and development activities. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the Group as a whole for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥13.1 billion, an increase of ¥600 million from the same period of the previous year.」
Research and development activities continued, with research and development expenses reaching ¥13.1 billion. Research into next-generation battery materials and other areas aimed at creating new businesses also continued. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year was ¥9.8 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first 3 quarters of the fiscal year.」
The Company recorded research and development expenses of ¥9.8 billion and reconfirmed that there had been no significant changes in its research and development activities. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year was ¥6.4 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first half of the fiscal year.」
The Company explicitly stated that there had been no significant changes in its research and development activities, which have continued. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount of our Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year was ¥3.4 billion. There were no significant changes in the status of our Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the fiscal year.」
The Company stated that research and development activities were continuing and that there had been no significant changes from the previous fiscal year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To create new businesses by identifying social and technological trends while taking into account their suitability for the Company, we are developing veterinary vaccines for the livestock sector and materials for next-generation storage batteries to promote the effective use of electrical energy, including in electric vehicles.」
Research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥12.6 billion, covering petroleum products, petrochemicals, electronic materials, agribio and other areas, as well as next-generation battery materials.