INSIGHT is a program through which the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) provides integrated and comprehensive support for initiatives—such as industry-academia collaborative research and development and human resource development—in advanced technology fields; a project in which our company participates has now been selected for the program’s FY2026 cohort.

Under this selected project, Okayama University and participating companies—including our own—will collaborate on research focused on disaster prevention and response, while also deepening ties through initiatives such as personnel exchanges and talent development between industry and academia. The ultimate goal is to ensure that disaster victims can live safely and comfortably during evacuations.

As a manufacturer of a wide range of disaster prevention products, we anticipate that this research and personnel exchange with Okayama University and other participating organizations will allow us to gain new perspectives—insights difficult to obtain on our own—and thereby uncover fresh product ideas and market needs.