Dream Incubator Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President, Takayuki Miyake; “DI”) and DENSO CORPORATION (headquartered in Kariya, Aichi; President and CEO, Representative Member of the Board, Shinnosuke Hayashi; “DENSO”) are pleased to announce that their joint initiative, “Digital Platform Development for Mobility Circular Economy and Integrated Manufacturing for India by Collaboration with Open API Network in India and Japan”, has been selected under United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s “Industrial cooperation programme in the Global South through technology transfer from Japan”. *1
■ Aim of This ProjectThrough this project, DI and DENSO strive to promote the development of value chains in India by enhancing the efficiency of the entire supply chain in the manufacturing sector and improving user convenience in the automotive aftermarket. This project will also boost the productivity and competitiveness of participating partners, as well as nurture talent that will strengthen the competitiveness of India’s manufacturing sector.In addition, applying the knowledge, expertise and experience gained through this project, DI will expand support activities for Japanese companies seeking to expand their global business from India. This includes end-to-end support from the development of concepts, strategies, and architectures to hands-on execution of product and business development (installation), and ultimately, the creation of innovation ecosystems. DENSO intends to deploy the use cases and technologies developed through this initiative not only in India, but also within Japan, with the broader ambition of contributing to other countries through reverse innovation.
■ Project OverviewDate of Adoption： 15th July 2025Project Name： Digital Platform Development for Mobility Circular Economy and Integrated Manufacturing for India by collaboration with open API network in India and JapanPeriod： July 2025 – November 2027Project Description： This project aims to build an integrated digital platform, Solwer *2, designed to manage big data from India’s manufacturing supply chain and the automotive aftermarket value chain, along with the following applications that utilize this data. Demonstration activities will be conducted to support the implementation across Indian society.
[5 Applications]
Transport & Warehouse Management: A logistics optimisation platform that integrates vehicle, inventory, and transport quality management.
Carbon Footprint Management: A GHG (greenhouse gas) management tool that visualizes CO2 emissions from manufacturing to after-sales service and supports the tracking, reporting, and reduction of Scope 1 to 3 emissions.
KAIZEN IoT: An IoT solution that identifies and visualizes bottlenecks in manufacturing sites, supporting continuous improvement (KAIZEN) efforts.
Mobility Aftermarket Super App: A one-stop application for booking and managing services such as repairs, car washes, and insurance, designed to simultaneously enhance user convenience and drive business profitability.
Vehicle Digital Inspection: An AI-driven inspection tool that identifies vehicle exterior damage via smartphone or tablet and generates automated reports.