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Tier IV CEO Shinpei Kato Honored with Special Jury Award at JX Awards 2025

Shinpei Kato, the CEO of Tier IV, a leading company in autonomous driving technology based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has received the Special Jury Award at the JX Awards 2025, organized by the Japan New Economic Federation (also known as Shin Keizai Renmei). This prestigious award recognizes entrepreneurial actions and challenges in the field, and Kato's accomplishments mark a significant milestone for the company as it continues to promote the implementation of autonomous driving systems globally.

About the Award

The JX Awards were established to honor entrepreneurs who align with the goals of Japan Transformation (JX), aiming to revolutionize business practices and promote sustainable economic growth. The award also emphasizes the importance of innovative thinking in overcoming modern challenges.

Tier IV's Vision and Efforts

Founded in December 2015, Tier IV aims to democratize autonomous driving. Since its inception, the company has conducted over 100 pilot projects across Japan, addressing significant societal issues such as labor shortages in public transport and logistics due to an aging population and decreasing birthrate. Kato's vision for