AI & Machine Learning Startups

Transwarp's Sophon is an enterprise data science and AI analytics suite offering distributed computing, multimodal data processing, low-code visual modeling, knowledge graphs, edge computing, and privacy-preserving computation. It serves organizations across finance, transportation, energy, telecom, government, and education for building and managing data analysis and machine learning models.

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Stonewise builds an AI-powered small-molecule drug design platform using multimodal 3D molecular generation models for pharmaceutical research and development. The company leverages molecular dynamics simulation and machine learning to assist drug discovery teams in structure analysis and molecular information extraction.

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Nano IC (Hangzhou Micro-Nano Technology) designs integrated circuits and end-to-end solutions for advanced human-machine interaction, intelligent audio processing, and IoT, offering 2.4G/BLE RF-SoC and Audio MCU/DSP/SoC chips along with core algorithms, wireless protocols, middleware, and apps. It serves device-to-host-to-cloud data input, processing, and wireless connectivity applications.

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Robotics company developing general-purpose and humanoid robots, including its Torobo humanoid robot built with torque sensing and impedance control, for use in manufacturing, logistics, and service settings. It aims to automate repetitive and hazardous manual labor tasks.

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Unerry leverages location data and AI to provide insights for urban planning, retail optimization, and disaster resilience. The company serves government agencies, retailers, and enterprises across Japan.

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AI (エーアイ) is a Japanese company specializing in AI voice technologies, offering speech synthesis, speech recognition, voice authentication, and sound-based inspection, alongside CRM customer-management software. It provides these tools to businesses as packaged software and SDKs for uses such as disaster broadcasting, car navigation, telephone response, robots, and e-learning.

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ONE AI is a high-end digital human technology that combines physics-based real-time graphics with AI capabilities such as speech recognition, image recognition, and specialized conversational AI to create new customer experiences. The company also offers document/drawing search and organization tools to prevent knowledge from being siloed and to support technical succession, along with roadmap planning and security support.

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AiCAN works to protect children from abuse and unsafe environments by combining frontline practitioner knowledge with science and technology to improve child-protection systems. The organization aims to update the mechanisms and values underlying how society safeguards children.

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株式会社AIGMA operates a specialized school for the Duolingo English Test and provides English language courses for educational institutions. The company is recognized as a Duolingo English Test Global Partner Network certified organization.

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aiQ provides alternative data and alternative-data analysis support for investment and financial use, including products built on mobile location data, POS data, and big-data analytics. The company, spun out with support from the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Lab and Nomura Group, serves financial institutions and corporations in Japan.

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AI Hikari builds AI agent platforms that connect suppliers, sales channels, and logistics partners in commerce and supply chain operations. The company offers COMSEE, an AI-powered commerce foundation for unified sales and supply chain management, and Clearly, a compliance tool for chemical imports.

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Aladdin develops AI-powered waste sorting systems using computer vision and automated recognition to identify and classify waste materials with high accuracy. The company offers cloud-based analytics and is developing autonomous humanoid robots for waste management automation.

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Andeco develops solutions that align environmental and economic activity to support regional revitalization and sustainable development in Japan. The company focuses on renewable energy, circular economy principles, and ecosystem-conscious business design across sectors including infrastructure, energy transition, and environmental conservation.

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Apollo is a Japanese company that builds AI-related products and services, including an AI studio and the Showbase and Soloban products. It operates in HR technology and develops data and AI platforms alongside application products.

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AVIATE is a Tokyo-based technology company that automates business processes using AI and software, focusing on reducing manual paperwork and routine tasks to free people to focus on judgment, creation, and strategic work. The company provides workflow automation software with natural language processing capabilities for enterprise use.

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AVILEN develops AI implementation solutions that apply advanced AI technologies to business processes and organizational challenges across industries. The company combines cutting-edge AI research with deep practical domain expertise to create AI tools that replace workflows, enhance analysis and forecasting, and extend organizational creativity.

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Ayumo develops a gait analysis device designed by orthopedic physicians to support people with walking difficulties in receiving early appropriate treatment and improving motor function.

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Calaris develops AI-powered assessment tools designed to help individuals and organizations identify and develop their capabilities and potential. The company focuses on talent calibration and development through interactive digital assessments.

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Carat is a Japanese HR technology company that has run multiple HR-related businesses since its founding and is now developing products using generative AI and large language models. It offers recruitment and career services under the Jobme brand.

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CoA Nexus provides recruiting services, AI-powered talent matching, and business development support specialized in research and development talent. The company connects research professionals from academia and industry with organizations seeking specialized R&D expertise globally.

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CoinQ operates a web media platform and provides system development services. The company is based in Japan.

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A medical technology platform that provides comprehensive solutions for healthcare facilities, including AI-powered appointment systems, electronic medical records, and online consultation services. The company targets medical institutions in Japan and focuses on operational optimization and patient engagement.

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Autolingual provides an AI-powered solution that automates website and web application multilingual content management through a single line of embedded code. The platform enables organizations to publish and update multilingual versions of their digital properties without manual translation overhead.

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eWeLL is a Japanese company that develops iBow, an IT platform for home-visit nursing operations. It provides electronic medical record and management software for home nursing care providers.

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