Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute

What Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute does

Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute (TMITRI / TIRI / 都産技研) is a local independent administrative corporation (地方独立行政法人) established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and headquartered in Koto-ku, Tokyo, with an additional branch in Sumida-ku. Founded in 1997, TMITRI operates as a public research and support institution whose core mission is to accelerate IoT adoption among Tokyo-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The institute coordinates a full-stack IoT support platform comprising the IoT Test Bed ('IoT Dojo'), the Public Joint Research Program (公募型共同研究) offering commissioned research funding up to 5,000万円 per theme, the Tokyo IoT Study Group (東京都IoT研究会) working groups, free DX literacy and data analysis training, high-speed communication testing services covering USB, PCI Express, Serial ATA, HDMI, and Ethernet standards, and the IoT Case Search System database. The DX Promotion Center reopened in December 2025 with an 'IoT × Cloud × AI' thematic focus.

TMITRI's underlying technology stack spans sensors, wireless communications (including the proprietary UNISONet mesh Wi-Fi system), cloud integration, AI analytics, image recognition, robotics, blockchain, cybersecurity, and edge computing. Advanced materials research is also pursued, evidenced by a 2025 patent application (2025-183682) for a glass-composite dielectric material using PNb9O25 crystals published in Materials Today Communications. All services are provided entirely free of charge to qualified Tokyo SMEs; revenue is derived exclusively from Tokyo Metropolitan Government tax-based funding allocations and government-allocated commissioned research budgets, with no commercial fees charged to participating SMEs.

TMITRI's business model is that of a government-funded public intermediary rather than a commercial vendor. Go-to-market occurs through community-led and event-driven channels: free membership in the Tokyo IoT Study Group, public joint research calls, four working groups (Tourism, Manufacturing, DIY Manufacturing, Security), IoT test bed exhibitions, and participation in major trade shows (CEATEC, EdgeTech+, 産業交流展, ET&IoT Technology, アグリビジネス創出フェア). The primary customer segment is Tokyo-registered SMEs across at least 13 verticals including manufacturing, agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, logistics, and construction; over 50 joint research projects have been completed as of 2024, with outcomes including multiple industry awards (MCPC Award 2022 Grand Prize and 2023 Special Prize; Tokyo Venture Technology Award 2024). The institute collaborates strategically with the Tokyo Metropolitan SME Promotion Agency for advisory delivery and with AIST (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) for national R&D infrastructure access.

Name

Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute

Legal name

地方独立行政法人東京都立産業技術研究センター

Website

https://iot.iri-tokyo.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-funded public research institute that provides free IoT adoption support—including commissioned R&D funding, testing facilities, training, and working groups—to SMEs in Tokyo across multiple verticals.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Research and Technology Support Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Product/IoT & Smart Device Support (Consumer/Industrial IoT) (BPAAACAH)

Keywords

• IoT research support
• Industrial technology services
• SME digital transformation
• Joint research programs
• Technology testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public research funding / government grants: The institute is a local independent administrative corporation (地方独立行政法人) funded by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Revenue comes from public tax-based funding allocated for SME IoT adoption support programs.
2. Joint research commissioned to SMEs: The institute commissions research to SMEs, providing委托研究費 (commissioned research funding) of up to 5,000万円 per theme. This represents allocation of government budget to support SME R&D rather than direct revenue generation for the institute.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute (TIRI) provides free support to Tokyo-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for developing new IoT products and IoT systems. Its core offerings include a Public Joint Research program commissioning SME R&D with funding up to 50 million yen per theme, an IoT Test Bed for hands-on demonstrations and testing, the Tokyo IoT Study Group providing free membership with working groups and seminars, Human Resources Development training (DX Literacy, Data Analysis), High-Speed Communication Testing services supporting USB, PCI Express, Serial ATA, HDMI, and Ethernet standards, an IoT Case Search System, and IoT consultation services delivered in coordination with the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency.

Product overview

Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute operates as a public research and support organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for SME IoT adoption. The core offerings include: the Public Joint Research Program (公募型共同研究) for commissioned R&D with funding up to 50 million yen per theme; the IoT Test Bed (IoTテストベッド) for hands-on demonstrations and testing; the Tokyo IoT Study Group (東京都IoT研究会) for information sharing and working groups; Human Resources Development programs (人材育成) providing free DX Literacy and Data Analysis training; High-Speed Communication Testing services supporting USB, HDMI, Ethernet and other standards; the IoT Case Search System for industry examples; and the DX Promotion Center as a physical support hub. The institute functions as a coordinator and facilitator rather than a product vendor, providing technical guidance, facilities, funding coordination, and networking opportunities for SMEs advancing IoT adoption.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• IoT Adoption Support for SMEs (中小企業のIoT化支援) Comprehensive support program for small and medium enterprises in Tokyo to adopt IoT technologies, including joint research, test beds, and human resources development. Available to SMEs with a registered business office in Tokyo and a business base in Japan.
• Public Joint Research Program (公募型共同研究) Open-call joint research program where the institute commissions SMEs to conduct IoT R&D with funding support up to 50 million yen per theme (development-type) or 5,000万円 per theme (demonstration-type), covering cloud-connected 5G, IoT, and robot product development.
• IoT Test Bed (IoTテストベッド / IoT Dojo) Exhibition space and testing environment at the DX Promotion Center in Koto-ku, Tokyo, where SMEs can experience IoT technologies through live demonstrations and hands-on learning. Provides machine displays, IoT system understanding (data acquisition, transmission, accumulation and analysis), and IoT test environment with technical guidance.
• Tokyo IoT Study Group (東京都IoT研究会) Free membership information hub for IoT information sharing, seminars, and collaboration projects among SMEs. Provides email newsletter communications, working groups (Tourism, Manufacturing, DIY Manufacturing, Security), and project generation opportunities.
• Human Resources Development Program (人材育成プログラム) Training programs including free DX Literacy and Data Analysis courses for SME technicians, covering data acquisition and transmission, data accumulation and analysis, and IoT utilization from a management perspective.
• High-Speed Communication Testing (高速通信試験) Communication testing services for Tokyo IoT Study Group members, supporting USB 2.0/3.2, PCI Express Gen1/2/3, Serial ATA Gen1/2/3, HDMI 1.4b/2.0, and Ethernet IEEE 802.3 standards using advanced equipment including 33 GHz oscilloscopes and 26.5 GHz network analyzers.
• IoT Case Search System (IoT事例検索システム) Searchable public database of IoT implementation cases categorized by industry, purpose of IoT utilization, and technology used (sensor, network, AI), enabling efficient search of past IoT implementation cases.
• DX Promotion Center (DX推進センター) Physical support hub located in the TeleCom Center Building East Wing 3F, Koto-ku, Tokyo, providing IoT consultation, exhibition space, and various support services for SMEs. Reopened in December 2025 with a new 'IoT × Cloud × AI' themed display.
• IoT Consultation Services (IoT導入のご相談・各種お問合せ) Free consultation services for SMEs on IoT utilization from both technical and business perspectives, coordinated with the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency (公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社) for integrated IoT adoption support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 joint research projects completed across diverse sectors
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社 (Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute collaborates comprehensively with the Tokyo Metropolitan SME Promotion Agency to provide integrated IoT adoption support to SMEs. This partnership combines 都産技研's technical research capabilities with the agency's SME support infrastructure, creating a unified advisory channel for businesses seeking IoT solutions.
• 国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所 AIST (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMITRI leverages AIST's research seeds and facilities in its joint research programs. AIST's MZ Platform (manufacturing support software development environment) is used by TMITRI-supported SMEs. Additionally, joint research with AIST has been conducted in areas such as tourism IoT applications.
• 東京農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology - involved research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on agricultural IoT research including hydroponics cultivation systems (with 東京都農林水産振興財団) and crop yield prediction using AI.
• 公益社団法人応用物理学会 (published research)minorOthersTMITRI researchers published findings on high-temperature dielectric materials in Materials Today Communications, an academic journal published by Elsevier.
• CEATEC Exhibition (JEITA)minorOthersTMITRI has participated as an exhibitor at CEATEC annually (2021-2025) alongside 5G and robot segments, showcasing joint research outcomes.
• EdgeTech+ / ET & IoT Technology (JASA)minorOthersTMITRI has participated as an exhibitor at EdgeTech+ (formerly ET & IoT Technology) organized by the Japan Embedded Systems Technology Association (JASA), showcasing IoT joint research outcomes.
• 産業交流展 (Industrial Exchange Exhibition)minorOthersTMITRI has participated as an exhibitor at the annual 産業交流展 in Tokyo, a major B2B exhibition for SMEs.
• 株式会社NTTコミュニケーションズ (NTT Communications)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented as a presenter at TMITRI's Tokyo IoT Study Group annual seminar, providing 5G and related technology presentations to the SME membership.
• 株式会社NTTメディアサプライ (NTT Media Supply) / ET & IoT Digital2020minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTMITRI exhibited at ET & IoT Digital2020, organized by JASA, as part of its digital exhibition presence.

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Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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