Epson opens innovation centre in Japan

Epson has opened a new Open Innovation Centre research laboratory in Japan from which it hopes to answer some of society’s biggest problems by working in collaboration with the University of Aizu.

The concept of the research laboratory came about as society’s needs changed rapidly due to the pandemic.

Epson says it is hoping to create new value in more enriched experiences in lifestyles, learning, working and the home through digital transformation.

“Using the internet, cloud and other digital networks, Epson aims to seamlessly integrate products such as printers, scanners, and projectors together with services to offer solutions that help solve issues faced by society,” the company said.

“Against a background of changing societal requirements due to the pandemic, the company is in particular looking to create new value in more enriched experiences in lifestyles, learning, working and the home.

“Against this background, the city of Aizuwakamatsu has launched its Smart City Aizuwakamatsu program at which it aims to harness ICT to foster the growth of a sustainable and revitalised city that supports fulfilled and comfortable lifestyles.”

Epson says it established its new research laboratory after noticing significant synergies with the city’s efforts to forge a partnership among the municipality, residents and university to promote a digital transformation.

Going forward, the company will proactively participate in initiatives such as Smart City Aizuwakamatsu and the AOI meeting as it seeks to generate new value for society.

Epson says the pursuit of open innovation is an important aspect of its Epson 25 business plan.

Epson’s efforts to boost collaborations with partners aimed at finding solutions to societal issues began in May 2020 at WeWork Shibuya Scramble Square in Shibuya, Tokyo, a site at which many startups and other businesses have operations.

Going forward, the company aims to further strengthen an environment in which it can combine the technology, ideas and expertise generated from a diverse range of markets and corporate cultures to solve issues in society.

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