August 8, 2024
"Regional Digital Infrastructure Utilization Promotion Project"
- Results of the Secondary Public Solicitation for "Demonstration Projects"
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications(MIC) selected projects submitted in response to the secondary public solicitation for the FY 2024 Regional Digital Infrastructure Utilization Promotion Project (Demonstration Project) based on the evaluations conducted by outside experts.
1. Overview
The MIC provides comprehensive support to local governments and other organizations in addressing regional issues through the use of digital technology under the "Regional Digital Infrastructure Utilization Promotion Project." This project is part of the broader effort to realize the "Vision for a Digital Garden City Nation."
This demonstration project supports the practical application of new solution ideas that help address regional issues.
2. Results of the secondary public solicitation
The secondary public solicitation ran from Thursday, May 30 to Wednesday, June 26, 2024. In response, we received a total of 28 proposals. Based on the results of the evaluations conducted by an evaluation committee composed of outside experts, we have selected the following 10 proposals for adoption.
| Project name | Representative body | Principal areas of implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstration of a solution for facility maintenance and management utilizing a high-speed network | HBA Corporation | Atsuma-cho, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido |
| Demonstration project to promote tourism around the airport while also streamlining airport operations | Sony Wireless Communications Inc. | Chitose City, Hokkaido |
| Demonstration of centralized visualization services for livestock/dairy farms using Wi-Fi HaLow | NTT Communications Corporation | Betsukai-cho, Notsuke-gun, Hokkaido |
| Implementation of rapid drone delivery for disaster response using a base station equipped with a vehicle mounted with Starlink | KDDI Corporation | Nagano Prefecture |
| Demonstration of implementing a "smart industrial park" within an industrial park with a supply chain utilizing transport robots for a business continuity plan (BCP) | Gifu Prefecture Kani Industrial Park | Kani City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Construction of Wi-Fi Halow in a mountainous area by combining Starlink and Cradio, along with the improvement of work efficiency and safety through the use of a transceiver application | The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank ,Ltd | Ibigawa-cho, Ibi-gun, Gifu Prefecture |
| Reforming work styles in the steel processing industry in Gifu Prefecture using local 5G | Isuzu Tokai Co. | Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Strengthening port facilities and upgrading inspections using local 5G | Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd. | Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Demonstration of multifunctional sports facilities: Aiming to become a "health promotion center" for the residents of the prefecture and a "competitiveness reinforcing center" for viewing next-generation sports | Sony Wireless Communications Inc. | Tosu City, Saga Prefecture |
| Implementation of sustainable fisheries through the construction of an offshore IoT/AI platform with underwater video capabilities | MizLinx Inc. | Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture |
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The summaries of the adopted projects will be posted on the MIC website as soon as they are ready.
https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_seisaku/ictseisaku/ictriyou/digital_kiban/index.html 
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