Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Advanced Materials

452 patents
国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Inducing Bile Duct Lumen Formation

This technology offers an advanced in vitro system to precisely model bile duct lumen formation using liver cells and a claudin protein layer. It accuratel…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Drug Screening 33% Faster: High-Precision Bile Duct Model Accelerates R&D

~$0.5M/year estimated R&D cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Composition for Preventing, Treating, and/or Alleviating Depressive Symptoms and for Inc…

This technology identifies natural tomato-derived compounds, tomatidine or tomatine, as effective agents for preventing, treating, and alleviating depressi…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma

Natural Compound Reduces Depression by ~25%, Boosts Physical Activity

~$34.5M/year estimated new market creation and productivity improvement (est.)

国立大学法人福井大学 ★ S Rank

Use of ROCK Inhibitors and Syk Inhibitors

This technology proposes a novel Alzheimer's therapy combining ROCK and Syk inhibitors. It simultaneously suppresses abnormal tau protein cleavage and phos…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma

Alzheimer's Dual Inhibition: Targets Tau Pathology for ~$650M Annual Impact

~$650M/year estimated revenue potential within a new market segment (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Temperature Modulation Member Using Elastocaloric Effect, and Test Piece for Measuring E…

This technology introduces a novel temperature modulation member that utilizes the elastocaloric effect, precisely controlling localized heating or cooling…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials AI & Software

Elastocaloric Tech: ~30% Energy Savings via Localized Thermal Control

~$0/year estimated energy cost reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Station Platform Reinforcement Structure and Construction Method

This technology provides a robust and easy-to-implement reinforcement structure and method for block-stacked walls, particularly for station platforms and …

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

3x Durability, ~30% Maintenance Cost Reduction for Aging Infrastructure

~$1.0M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

大学共同利用機関法人自然科学研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Coupling Products from Organic and Organosilicon Compounds

This technology optimizes the Hiyama reaction, dramatically reducing expensive palladium catalyst use by 50% while maintaining over 90% reaction yield. It …

Advanced Materials

Cut Palladium Catalyst Use by 50%, Boost Yields >90% in Organic Synthesis

~$1M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Möbius Kaleidocycle

This technology presents a novel Möbius kaleidocycle, a continuous rotational mechanism with N interconnected elements. Its unique twisted geometry and rot…

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Möbius Kaleidocycle: 25% Energy Savings with Infinite, Frictionless Rotation

~$150K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Hydrogen Gas Production Method, Hydrogen Gas Production System, and Hydrogen and Methane…

This technology efficiently generates hydrogen gas from organic waste via a unique microbial fermentation process. It precisely controls reaction temperatu…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Green Hydrogen from Waste: Cut Costs ~$330K/year, Zero Inhibitors

~$350K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Nanogap Electrode, Its Manufacturing Method, and Nanodevice with Nanogap Electrode

This technology delivers ultra-precise nanogap electrodes with stable gaps below 10nm and uniform widths below 20nm, utilizing an innovative electroless pl…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Achieve 10nm Nanogap Precision, Accelerate Device Development by 2.5 Years

~$50K/year estimated cost reduction per facility, plus 2.5 years reduced development time (est.).

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Single-Molecule Transistor

This single-molecule transistor utilizes π-conjugated molecules between nanoscale electrodes, enabling molecular-level electron control via resonant tunnel…

Advanced Materials Electronics

100x Density, 90% Power Reduction for AI & IoT

~$3.5M/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人三重大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Unsaturated Uronic Acid Reductase and Alginate Derivatives

This technology uses a novel enzyme to efficiently convert seaweed-derived compounds into 2-keto-3-deoxy-D-gluconate (KDG), a high-value chemical building …

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Seaweed Biorefinery: ~30% Cost Cut, 20% CO2 Reduction in KDG Production

~$1.0M/year estimated cost savings and new revenue per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing 4-Aminocinnamic Acid, and Vector and Host Cell Used Therein

This technology offers a novel, environmentally friendly bioprocess for producing 4-aminocinnamic acid (4-ACA), a key intermediate for pharmaceuticals, cos…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Bio-based 4-ACA: 70% Greener, 66% Cheaper Raw Materials

~$1M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Compound and Polymer Compound Containing the Same

This technology introduces novel organic compounds and polymers that achieve both high fluorescence quantum yield and excellent photostability. By optimizi…

Advanced Materials

Boost Display Efficiency by 30%, Double Product Lifespan with Novel Organic Materials

~$14.0M/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Electrode Catalyst Alloys, Method for Manufacturing Ketones and…

This innovative electrode catalyst, featuring metal or metal oxide on a conductive material with specific electrical conductivity, significantly enhances a…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Fuel Cell Efficiency Jumps 20%, Boosting Green Chemical Production

~$1.0M/year estimated cost reduction or revenue increase per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Beta-Modified Phosphorylated Compound Precursor, Beta-Modified Phosphorylated Compound, …

This technology provides a beta-modified phosphorylated compound precursor for highly specific inhibition of post-phosphorylation biological reactions. It …

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Precision Phosphorylation Control: Accelerate Drug Development by 5%, Cut R&D Costs by ~$7M

~$7M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人高知大学 ★ S Rank

Novel Bacteriophage and Therapeutic Agent for Bacterial Endophthalmitis

This technology introduces a novel bacteriophage, Myoviridae Spounavirinae phiEF7H, specifically effective against diverse drug-resistant bacterial ocular …

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

New Phage Therapy: Cuts Ocular Infection Costs by ~$1M Annually, Targets AMR

~$1M/year estimated medical cost savings per facility (est.)

学校法人日本医科大学 ★ S Rank

Relief of Osteoarthritis Pain by Targeting microRNA-21

This technology uses a miR-21 inhibitor to target a root cause of osteoarthritis (OA) pain, offering a long-term relief alternative to symptomatic treatmen…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

OA Pain: miR-21 Inhibition Offers Long-Term Relief, ~$100M Market Potential

~$100M/year estimated new market creation (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Electron or Hydride Ion Absorbing/Releasing Material, Catalyst, and Related Uses

This technology features a novel lanthanoid oxyhydride material with superior electron and hydride ion absorption/desorption. It functions as a highly effi…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Ammonia Synthesis: 3x Efficiency Boost, 20% Energy Cost Reduction

~$550M/year estimated energy cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

学校法人日本大学 ★ S Rank

Compound, Dispersant, Composite, Dispersion, and Method for Producing Composites

This technology introduces a novel compound enabling superior, uniform dispersion across a wide range of solvents, overcoming limitations of conventional d…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Multi-Solvent Dispersion: 3× Productivity, 30% R&D Lead Time Reduction

Achieves an estimated 20% annual production process efficiency, leading to ~$350K/year in cost savin…

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Molded Article Comprising Polar Olefin Polymer and Its Physical Properties

This technology introduces novel polar olefin polymers that significantly enhance material properties like heat resistance and adhesion, unattainable with …

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Polar Olefins: Up to 2x Property Boost, ~$200K/Year Cost Savings

~$200K/year (AI est.) estimated cost reduction per facility.

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Hydrogel Containing Sulfonated Cellulose Nanofibers

This technology combines sulfonated cellulose nanofibers with biodegradable polymers to create an injectable hydrogel. It exhibits thixotropic properties f…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Injectable Hydrogel: 20% Faster Delivery, Superior Substance Permeability

~$1.5M/year estimated medical cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人京都大学 ★ S Rank

Composition for Inflammation Suppression

This technology offers a novel composition for inflammation suppression, targeting specific stem-loop structures in Regnase-1 mRNA. By controlling gene exp…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

mRNA-Targeted Anti-Inflammatory: 3x Faster to Market, ~$20M Market Potential

~$20M/year estimated new market creation potential (est.)

国立大学法人 長崎大学 ★ S Rank

High-Efficiency Osteoblast Differentiation from Umbilical Cord Stem Cells via Actin Inhi…

This technology dramatically boosts osteoblast production from umbilical cord stem cells by integrating an actin polymerization inhibitor into the differen…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

2x Bone Cell Production, Accelerating Regenerative Medicine by ~20%

~$0.5M–$3.5M/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Lithium Composite Oxide, Cathode Active Material for Secondary Batteries, and Secondary …

This patent introduces a novel spinel-type lithium composite oxide cathode material, featuring a unique chemical composition (Li, Ni, Mn, M, Cu, O, F). It …

Electronics Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Next-Gen Cathode: >250mAh/g Capacity, 4x Faster Deployment

~$1.0M/year estimated battery performance improvement value per facility (est.)