Innovation
15 patent families (10 granted) — focus: Chemistry & metallurgy, Human necessities; filing pace slowing. Cited 2,055 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Investor mix
15 investors on record; lead investors include Toyo Ink Group, Miyako Capital, Sojitz, Konishiyasu.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venture capital | 5 | 33% |
| Accelerator & incubator | 1 | 7% |
| Bank & private debt | 1 | 7% |
| Other / undisclosed | 8 | 53% |