Agri-Food and Nature

The agrifood sector, including     undergoing rapid technological innovation while simultaneously  —labor shortages, declining yields and product quality due to climate change, surging input costs (fuel, fertilizer, feed), growing biosecurity  risks, and the degradation of natural capital.

We collaborate with a broad ecosystem of stakeholders — including corporations, government agencies, startups, academia, and NTT Group companies—to deliver solutions through the social implementation of emerging technologies and nature-based consulting. Our mission is to help revitalize and advance the sustainability and competitiveness of Japan’s  agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food and biotech sectors.

Service Offerings

Startups Enablement

  • Design and manage acceleration programs
  • Entrepreneur training programs 
  • Co-develop new business concepts in collaboration with startups
  • Conduct technical due diligence

Businesses Consulting and Proof of Concept

  • Market research and business strategy development
  • PoC initiatives and PMO services

Nature-based Business Consulting

  • Business consulting related to nature and biodiversity, including TNFD-aligned strategy planning and new business development

Consultants

  • Toshihide Akagami

    Vice President

  • Makoto Hara

    Managing Director