The Open Innovation platform, made possible by the Internet, has not only encompassed business opportunities in software but to fields such as hardware, biotechnology and other rapidly evolving fields. As forefronts in the wave of technological advancements- Digital Garage, Kakaku.com , Credit Saison and KDDI has collaborated to found “DG Lab”. Synergistic collaboration with portfolio companies all over the wolrd, allows for DG Lab to create high level products and services; with a focus on 5 core technologies: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI),Virtual Reality(VR)/ Augmented Reality (AR), Security and Biotechnology. DG Lab hopes to create a “Bauhaus* of Technology” in which leading engineers and designers driven by Design x Data x Technology, could actively discuss, debate and create a global platform.
The development of a platform for Blockchain technology is in progress. In collaboration with Blockstream, a prominent Blockchain technology company, the all-purpose framework for creating unique cryptocurrency through Blockchain “DG Lab DVEP”TM was developed. This framework can be used in various distributed ledger systems such as points exchange system and local digital currency. A similar framework for auto-executing smart contracts and smart assets is also under development.
