Japan Investment Corporation

The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) is a public-private partnership established in July 2009 to foster innovation and enhance the value of Japanese businesses. It aims to leverage Japan's technological strengths by providing financial, technological, and management support to create next-generation enterprises through a model known as "open innovation," which encourages the sharing of technology and expertise across organizational boundaries. INCJ actively seeks investment opportunities in various sectors, including green energy, electronics, information technology, biotechnology, and infrastructure. Each proposed investment undergoes rigorous evaluation by the Innovation Network Committee, which is responsible for final investment decisions. With a capitalization of 280 billion yen, INCJ receives significant funding from the Japanese government and private corporations, alongside government guarantees that enhance its investment capacity to approximately 2,000 billion yen. The corporation is designed to operate for a period of 15 years.