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Elements' Vision for AI Infrastructure Development

In a significant move towards advancing AI infrastructure across Japan, ELEMENTS Co., Ltd. has been officially selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Digital Infrastructure Development Grant Program. This initiative, budgeted at 12 billion yen, aims to promote a decentralized AI infrastructure and establish a resilient digital framework against disasters. The ELEMENTS CLOUD Shikoku, located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, will take charge of this impactful project under the leadership of President Yasuhiro Kuda.

Current Challenges in AI Resource Distribution

Japan's AI computing resources are predominantly concentrated in metropolitan regions like Tokyo and Osaka. This concentration raises several societal concerns, including vulnerabilities to natural disasters, risks in power supply, and network congestion that can lead to processing delays. In regional areas, high-performance computing environments are scarce, limiting the ability of businesses and local governments to leverage generative AI and large language models (LLMs) effectively due to both technological and situational constraints.

ELEMENTS' Approach to Solution

ELEMENTS has established a robust base for utilizing AI through unique managed systems that employ high-performance GPUs for extensive learning and fast, reliable inference of data. As of the end of July 2025, the company has an impressive record of over 45 million learning instances and provides dependable private cloud solutions that are independent of overseas cloud services for major telecommunications and financial institutions. Building upon this experience and technology, ELEMENTS is committed to developing a foundation for cloud services focused on AI through its newly established subsidiary.

Planned Initiatives

The undertaking includes the enhancement of AI computational facilities centered around GPU technology in Takamatsu City, aimed at bridging the regional disparities and mitigating disaster risks associated with urban-centric data centers. The plan encompasses several key initiatives:

1. Establishment of AI Computational Facilities
A state-of-the-art AI computational facility, the ELEMENTS CLOUD Shikoku Data Center, will be built in Takamatsu City, featuring GPU servers at its core. This facility will accommodate sufficient computational resources to support the development of region-specific LLMs and diverse AI applications, with anticipated connections to urban data centers.

2. Provision of Cloud Services via Proprietary Managed Systems
ELEMENTS will leverage its developed GPU-managed systems to offer a comprehensive cloud service that supports everything from foundational model development to rapid AI inference. The company plans to assist regional enterprises and municipalities in implementing AI applications that support business operations, as well as developing services tailored for smart city initiatives. Collaboration will be established with local governments, educational institutions, and startups to foster the formation of vibrant regional communities, utilizing insights gained from AI service development to drive regional revitalization.

Understanding the Digital Infrastructure Development Fund

For more information about the Digital Infrastructure Development Fund, including details on telecommunications facilities’ improvements, please visit Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

About ELEMENTS CLOUD

ELEMENTS CLOUD is dedicated to building cloud environments and operating data centers using a suite of software based on over a decade of AI service development and provision, ensuring security, scalability, and support for high-speed inference.
Website: ELEMENTS CLOUD

Company Background

ELEMENTS Co., Ltd.

• - Location: 35F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
• - Representatives: Chairman Yasuhiro Kuda, President Keiichi Hasegawa
• - Stock Code: 5246 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
• - Established: December 2013
• - Business Scope: Developing and providing personal authentication solutions, personal optimization solutions across lifestyle sectors, and managing cloud services related to personal data.

Website: ELEMENTS Inc.

ELEMENTS CLOUD Shikoku

• - Location: 4F Takamatsu Symbol Tower, 2-1 Sanport, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
• - Representative: Yasuhiro Kuda, President
• - Established: June 2025
• - Business Scope: Cloud provision for AI learning and inference using GPU resources, supporting AI solution development for local governments and enterprises, and operating disaster recovery sites.

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