Key Fields of Activity
Promoting the creation of clusters of cutting-edgeindustries by utilizing research centers in various fields.
The “Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework” is a national project that aims to build a new industrial infrastructure of the coastal region of Fukushima Prefecture to recover the industries lost due to the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011 and nuclear disaster.
Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework Major Projects.
Decommissioning
Technological development that brings together the expertise of Japanese and international professionals.
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The “Naraha Center for Remote Control Technology Development (NARREC)” conducts testing necessary for decommissioning.
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The “Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science (CLADS)” conduct sresearch and development and human resource development for decommissioning.
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The “Okuma Analysis and Research Center” conducts analytical research for the treatment and disposal of radioactive waste.
Robots and Drones
Creating industrial clusters of robotics with the Fukushima Robot Test Field at the core.
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The Fukushima Robot Test Field reproduces the oper a ting environment of outdoor robots on land, at sea, and in the air.
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World Robot Summit held in 2020 showcasing competing technologies and ideas in robotics.
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Providing mediation services throughout the coastal region of Fukushima Prefecture which has become a location for robot and drone testing and for operation and flight training.
Energy, Environment, and Recycling
Toward the establishment of cutting-edge renewable energy and recycling technologies.
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Promoting the systematic and smooth introduction of renewable energies in the entire Hamadori area and pushing the introduction of renewable energies by developing shared transmission lines for solar and wind power generation.
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A hydrogen filling station that helps the proliferation of fuel cell vehicles by enhancing mobility of hydrogen powered cars.
Agroforestry and fisheries industry
Revitalization of agroforestry and fisheries industries through the use of ICT, robotics, and other technologies.
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Cultivation of vegetables such as leek for commercial production with a view to establishing an ICT-based agricultural model.
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Growing orchids in a facility with solar power generation equipment and using AI technology for indoor temperature control.
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The “Marine Resources Research Institute,” which is engaged in new experimental research on the promotion of fish farming and the optimization of resource management.
Medical Care
Developing business opportunities through supporting technological development.
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As a research center for the medical industry, the “Translational Research Center” supports the development of enterprises dealing with new therapeutic drugs for various diseases especially cancer.
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The “Fukushima Medical Device Development Support Centre” is the first facility in Japan to provide integrated support from development to commercialization of medical devices.
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Proactive support forcommercialization and assisting the entry into the medical device field through business matching, consulting services for enterprises, and supportf or further technological development.
Aerospace
“Flying car” testing, and inviting new enterprises associated with flying cars.
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“Robot & Aerospace Festa Fukushima” is held for the purpose of technology exchange, business negotiations and raising public awareness of aerospace-related industries.
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IHI Corporation, IHI Soma Office
Manufacturing base for parts for aero engines and space development related equipment
