Open Innovation with External Research Institutions and Companies
First written in FY2017. 2 of 5 entries say "Raised", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
76 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 June 2025, the company resolved to acquire all shares of トルクシステム㈱ and entered into a share transfer agreement on the same date. Under the agreement, the company acquired all shares of トルクシステム㈱ on 31 July 2025 and completed its conversion into a consolidated subsidiary.」
Regarding M&A and the integration of external businesses, the company acquired all shares of トルクシステム㈱ and completed its conversion into a consolidated subsidiary on 31 July 2025. The acquisition cost was ¥2,300 million. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In the silicon wafer recycling business and other businesses, the company is searching globally for advanced external technologies, promoting collaboration with external research institutions and companies through open innovation, and pursuing initiatives to create new businesses capable of delivering maximum customer value.」
The company continues to search for advanced external technologies, collaborate with research institutions and companies, and create new businesses. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「1. Entering new materials, markets and businesses by accelerating bold M&A and business alliances」
Under NF2023, the company explicitly stated a policy of entering new materials, markets and businesses by accelerating bold M&A and business alliances as part of its open innovation initiatives. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「2. Strong execution of open innovation (accelerating alliances, M&A and other initiatives)」
The company elevated open innovation to a core policy of NF2022 as “strong execution,” including accelerating alliances, M&A and other initiatives. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「While promoting collaboration with external research institutions and companies through open innovation, the company is pursuing initiatives related to new businesses that will help expand the value it provides.」
The company uses collaboration with external research institutions and companies as a means of creating new businesses and expanding the value it provides.