NUS

What NUS does

NUS Co., Ltd. (有限会社エヌ・ユー・エス) is a privately held Japanese IT services and education company founded in June 1999 and headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, with a branch in Naha, Okinawa. The company operates across three business pillars: (1) commissioned software development, particularly smartphone and tablet applications across automotive, MaaS, EV charging, parking, and highway traffic verticals, using a Java, Swift, Kotlin, Python, C#, Unity, and PHP technology stack; (2) IT and programming education, delivered through e-learning platforms (NUS Computer Academy for Java/Kotlin/Python; Scratch e-Learning for children aligned to Certifyai Junior Programming Certification tiers), open seminars, and government-funded job-seeker support training in partnership with Hello Work and the Employment Security Agency; and (3) drone-related services, anchored by SKY LOGBOOK, a web-based flight log management subscription application launched November 2023 to address Japan's revised aviation law compliance requirements, alongside drone experience events, drone programming courses, and the annual Drone Conference in Nanjo city co-organized with the Japan Drone Consortium.

The business model blends project-based professional services revenue (custom app development, corporate training contracts) with consumer-facing transactional revenue (one-time e-learning course purchases at ¥1,000-¥5,500 with 90-day access) and a small recurring SaaS component (SKY LOGBOOK at ¥300/month per user). Customer segments span enterprise/SMB clients, individual learners (children and working professionals), unemployed job seekers referred through public employment offices, and commercial and recreational drone operators. Pricing across all product lines is positioned at the low end of the market, suggesting a high-volume, accessibility-led positioning rather than premium-service orientation. NUS holds JAPHIC Mark privacy certification (April 2022), is an approved Certifyai examination venue, and operates with 11-50 employees under sole Representative Director Kenji Aoki (青木 健治).

Name

NUS

Legal name

有限会社エヌ・ユー・エス

Website

https://nus21.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NUS Co., Ltd. is a Japanese IT services and education company (11-50 employees, founded 1999) offering custom mobile app development, programming e-learning (Scratch, Java, Python), government-funded job-seeker training, and the SKY LOGBOOK drone flight log SaaS, serving enterprises, individual learners, and drone operators in Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• Custom application development
• IT training services
• E-learning platform
• Drone flight management
• Mobile app development

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Development Services: Custom application development including smartphone apps (iOS/Android), commissioned development for various industries. Revenue from project-based contracts with enterprise clients. Engineers work on-site or off-site based on client needs.
2. Education and Training Services: New employee training, skill improvement courses, and professional programming education. Courses include Java, Kotlin, Python, and iOS/Android development. Revenue from corporate training contracts and individual course fees.
3. E-Learning Platform Subscription: Online courses sold individually (one-time purchase per course). Course categories include Scratch programming for children (Entry/Bronze/Silver/Gold levels), AWS basics, and drone programming. 90-day access period per course. Credit card payment.
4. SKY LOGBOOK Drone Flight Log App: Monthly subscription service for drone flight log management. 300 JPY per month per user with 30-day free trial for new registrations. Web-based application accessible from any internet-connected device.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NUS Co., Ltd. provides custom smartphone and tablet application development, IT education and training programs (corporate training and e-learning in Java, Kotlin, Python, and Scratch), and drone-related services. The company sells the SKY LOGBOOK web application for drone flight log management required under Japan's 2022 aviation law amendment, operates the Scratch e-Learning platform aligned with Certify Junior Programming Certification, and delivers commissioned enterprise software development using cross-platform technologies.

Product overview

NUS (有限会社エヌ・ユー・エス) is a Japanese IT services company providing software development and education/training services from offices in Nagoya and Naha. The product portfolio consists of two core pillars: (1) Drone-related services including SKY LOGBOOK web application for aviation-law-compliant drone flight log management, drone experience events, and drone programming education using Scratch/Python; and (2) Programming education services including the Scratch e-Learning platform (NUS e-Learning) with four progressive certification-aligned courses, the NUS Computer Academy e-learning platform for Java/Kotlin/Python, plus open training courses covering generative AI application development and Java Web application programmer certification training. The company also offers custom smartphone/tablet application development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SKY LOGBOOK: Web-based unmanned aircraft flight log management application required under Japan's 2022 Aviation Law amendment. Supports flight records, daily inspection logs, and maintenance records for multiple drones.
• NUSコンピュータアカデミー (NUS Computer Academy)
• スクラッチeラーニング (Scratch e-Learning)
• NUSエンジニアブログ (NUS Engineer Blog)

Products and services

• SKY LOGBOOK (無人航空機 飛行日誌アプリ) Web-based drone flight log management SaaS for commercial and recreational drone pilots in Japan. Enables creation, management, and carrying of flight records, daily inspection records, and maintenance records to comply with the 2022 aviation law amendment, with GPS auto-fill, flight-time calculation, and PDF/CSV export.
• Scratch e-Learning (スクラッチeラーニング) Online self-paced programming education platform for children using MIT Scratch, with four progressive courses (Entry/Bronze/Silver/Gold) aligned to Certify Junior Programming Certification levels. Includes video lessons, practice problems, and mock exams with 90-day access per course.
• NUS Computer Academy (NUSコンピュータアカデミー) Self-paced e-learning platform offering original courses in Java, Kotlin, Python, and children's programming, accessible from any internet-connected device, with curriculum developed by active engineers serving as instructors.
• Generative AI Application Development Training (生成AIで加速する実践アプリ開発演習) Open one-day training course teaching generative AI application development using ChatGPT, Flask, Next.js, and Docker, covering prompt design, code generation, CRUD API implementation, and AI-assisted collaborative debugging. Targets both beginners and practical engineers.
• Web Application Programmer (Java Language) Training Course (Webアプリケーションプログラマー（Java言語）養成科) Government-funded job seeker support training course covering computer fundamentals, Java programming, database, and web application development, preparing participants for the Oracle Certified Java Programmer Silver SE 11 certification.
• Drone Programming Classes (ドローン・プログラミング教室) Drone programming classes combining Scratch and Python to teach autonomous flight programming and AI concepts (including facial recognition), offered as part of drone experience events such as the annual Drone Conference in Nanjo city.
• Smartphone and Tablet Application Development Service (スマホ・タブレットアプリ開発) Commissioned mobile application development service covering planning, design, development, verification, and operational support for smartphone and tablet apps on iOS and Android, with engineers available on-site or off-site based on client needs.
• Underwater Drone Experience (水中ドローン体験) Underwater drone experience service using FIFISH V6 for coral reef observation at the Chaba coast reef edge in Yoron, offered as part of NUS's drone experience events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn Oracle Certified Java Programmer, Silver SE 11 certification through training
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Japan Drone Consortium (日本ドローンコンソーシアム)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUS co-organizes the annual Drone Conference in Nanjo city with the Japan Drone Consortium. The consortium brings industry expertise and government connections for drone education and events.
• Nanjo City Government (南城市)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of annual Drone Conference in Nanjo city. Provides venue and local support for drone education and awareness events.
• Okinawa College of Technology (沖縄工業高等専門学校)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Drone Conference, contributing technical expertise for drone education programs.
• Hello Work Naha (ハローワーク那覇)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment employment office partnership for job seeker support training programs. Hello Work refers job seekers to NUS Java programming courses and provides venue (seminar room) for training sessions.
• Employment Security Agency (厚生労働省)coreOthersGovernment agency funding the Job Seeker Support Training program. NUS delivers approved training courses under this national employment support program.
• Certifyai (サーティファイ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUS e-Learning Scratch courses are aligned with Certifyai's Junior Programming Certification (Scratch category). NUS is also a certified testing venue for Certifyai exams.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Progate: Japanese subscription-based online programming education platform offering courses in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, Python, and Go. Directly comparable to NUS Computer Academy and NUS's overall programming e-learning product strategy.
• Paiza: Japanese online programming learning and skill assessment platform with built-in job matching features. Comparable to NUS across both programming education (NUS Computer Academy) and job seeker support training delivered via Hello Work partnership.
• Samurai Engineer (侍エンジニア): Japanese online programming bootcamp offering mentor-led training in web development, AI, and mobile app development. Comparable to NUS Computer Academy's professional programming courses and NUS's corporate training offerings.
• AirData UAV: US-based drone flight data management platform providing flight logs, telemetry analysis, and fleet management for commercial and recreational drone operators. Directly comparable to SKY LOGBOOK's drone flight log management and compliance functionality.
• Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk): Drone airspace management, flight planning, and LAANC authorization platform. Comparable to SKY LOGBOOK in providing software tools that help drone operators manage compliance, flight records, and operational workflows.
• Star Programming School (スタープログラミングスクール): Japanese programming school for children using Scratch and other visual programming languages with physical classroom locations. Directly comparable to NUS's Scratch e-Learning courses for the same Junior Programming Certification-aligned children segment.
• TechAcademy: Japanese online programming school offering courses in web development, AI, data science, and iOS/Android app development with mentor support. Directly comparable to NUS Computer Academy and NUS's corporate and job seeker training programs.
• Win School (Winスクール): Japanese IT and business skills training school with physical classroom locations across Japan, offering courses in programming, certification prep, and office software. Comparable to NUS's certification prep and corporate training programs serving similar learner segments.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace with thousands of programming and IT courses available at low price points. Competes in the same online programming education space as NUS's e-learning platforms but as part of a vastly broader content portfolio spanning all professional and personal development categories.
• DJI FlightHub: Enterprise drone fleet management platform from DJI, the world's largest commercial drone manufacturer, offering flight logs, live streaming, and team management. Competes with SKY LOGBOOK in drone flight logging as part of DJI's broader drone hardware-and-software ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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