Collaboration for Change
2025-04-17 03:02:54

Open Group and Iyo Tetsu Group Collaborate on New Business Models to Address Social Issues

Open Group and Iyo Tetsu Group Collaboration



In a bold move to tackle social challenges and enhance productivity, Open Group, a company specializing in RPA solutions and generative AI, has launched the 'Co-Creation and Development Project'. This initiative aims to address the pressing labor shortage and digital divide affecting industries across Japan. The Iyo Tetsu Group, a prominent transportation and service provider based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, has joined this venture as an official partner.

This partnership builds on previous collaborations that include support for local government initiatives aimed at combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Since May 1, 2020, Open Group has assisted in the administrative processes for various COVID-related subsidies, focusing on rapid financial aid to those in need through a hybrid model of robot and human-powered BPO services. To further these efforts, the joint venture 'Digital Technology Shikoku' was established on April 1, 2021, aiming to boost productivity rooted in local communities.

The Co-Creation and Development Project seeks to ensure continuity in workplaces impacted by labor shortages. By integrating RPA expertise with cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI and IoT, the initiative is expected to catalyze a new phase of digital transformation (DX) in Japan, significantly expanding its influence within various industries and regions. Open Group and Iyo Tetsu Group are dedicated to creating new business models that respond directly to societal challenges, reimagining the framework for what these businesses may look like in a new era.

Key Projects in Collaboration with Iyo Tetsu Group


1. Online Counseling Service 'My Sherpa': This initiative promotes the adoption of an online counseling platform among local government employees to address mental and physical health issues before they result in personnel shortages and stress on available resources.
2. Drone-Based Equipment Inspection Trials: Utilizing the 'Digital Implementation Acceleration Project', the collaboration will conduct equipment inspections using drones provided by Liberaware. This will enhance maintenance practices for infrastructure companies and stimulate future developments within the Ehime region.
3. Utilizing Generative AI in Healthcare: Open Group and its partners will promote advanced generative AI services specifically designed for healthcare settings. This initiative aims to address labor shortages and bridge the digital divide within the region, supporting innovation in local businesses.
4. Plant Factory Utilization of Vacant Spaces: The partnership explores the establishment of plant factories in vacant storefronts, focusing on the eco-friendly cultivation of nutrient-rich vegetables without pesticides, thereby revitalizing underutilized properties.
5. Supporting International Ventures by BLACKSHIP VENTURES: Open Group will help facilitate the entry of international startups registered with BLACKSHIP VENTURES into the Japanese market by curating a database of their innovations and business models for Japanese companies seeking new technologies.

Future Outlook


By expanding beyond RPA services, the collaboration between Open Group and Iyo Tetsu Group aims to foster the co-creation of new businesses originating in Japan. The initiative will not only impact Ehime Prefecture but also explore partnerships in other regions, ultimately enhancing local economies across the country.

About Iyo Tetsu Group


Under its slogan, "We want to contribute to the vibrancy of this city," Iyo Tetsu Group operates a broad range of services focused on transportation, tourism, real estate, and retail in Matsuyama. Founded in 1887, the company remains committed to improving the quality of life for local residents.

About Open Group


Founded in 2000, Open Group, based in Minato, Tokyo, aspires to create a rich society through business innovation. The company's focus on intelligent automation positions it at the forefront of addressing Japan's pressing social challenges.


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