Sakana AI, SCSK and Sumitomo Corporation announced a joint framework for deploying AI across Japan’s critical industries. Drawing on the strengths of all 3 companies, the partnership aims to introduce AI in financial services, manufacturing and social infrastructure, among other areas.
Sakana AI, SCSK and Sumitomo Corporation have agreed to a comprehensive business partnership focused on using AI to transform Japanese industry and address social challenges. In light of advances in generative AI and AI agents, the 3 companies will jointly establish a framework for continuously evaluating and implementing AI applications aligned with management and operational objectives.
Sakana AI will contribute its research and development capabilities, SCSK its integration and implementation capabilities, and Sumitomo Corporation its business development capabilities. Together, they aim to transform businesses and services, in addition to improving operational efficiency. The 3 companies will establish a structure that can be flexibly reviewed in response to changes in the AI environment.
In the initial phase, the partnership will begin with live projects in mission-critical areas such as financial services and manufacturing, jointly advancing the process from PoCs through production design, quality management and operations. In cybersecurity, the companies will consider and develop new services and business models using Japan-developed orchestration AI models.
In social infrastructure, the partnership will draw on Sumitomo Corporation’s expertise in urban development and plans to expand implementation results achieved in Japan overseas. The 3 companies will apply their accumulated expertise across other areas and develop it into services and business models that can be adapted for other customers.