The SDGs
An Innovation
Opportunity
SHIP is an Open Innovation Platform connecting corporate
know-how and technologies with SDGs-related issues and needs.
Activity
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国連開発計画（UNDP）と日本の民間企業が連携し、ビジネスで途上国の課題を解決する「Japan SDGs Innovation Challenge」～ 5年目から新たなフェーズに ～
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![OKIのYume Proで「自分のWillと世界共通の課題からOKIのビジネスを創り出す」ワークショップを実施 [9月10日]](https://i0.wp.com/ji-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/241017-0.png?resize=1749%2C1118&ssl=1)
OKIのYume Proで「自分のWillと世界共通の課題からOKIのビジネスを創り出す」ワークショップを実施 [9月10日]
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![Future Center Alliance Japanのオープンイノベーション2.0人材アカデミーで「社会課題を解決するビジネスを構想する」ワークショップを開催 [9月19日]](https://i0.wp.com/ji-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/241010-0.png?resize=1201%2C715&ssl=1)
Future Center Alliance Japanのオープンイノベーション2.0人材アカデミーで「社会課題を解決するビジネスを構想する」ワークショップを開催 [9月19日]
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![ソーシャル・イノベーション・スクールで「SDGsの本質とイノベーション」について講義 [5月9日]](https://i0.wp.com/ji-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/240525-1.jpg?resize=2560%2C1920&ssl=1)
ソーシャル・イノベーション・スクールで「SDGsの本質とイノベーション」について講義 [5月9日]
NEWS
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【参加企業募集中】UNDP「Japan SDGs Innovation Challenge」日本企業連携プロジェクト｜海面上昇への対応（7/31〆切）
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![[7/9(木)開催] UNDP「Japan SDGs Innovation Challenge」日本企業連携プロジェクト：企業募集説明ウェビナー｜海面上昇への対応](https://i0.wp.com/ji-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/peatix_thumbnail_v8_final_with_undp.png?resize=1200%2C630&ssl=1)
[7/9(木)開催] UNDP「Japan SDGs Innovation Challenge」日本企業連携プロジェクト：企業募集説明ウェビナー｜海面上昇への対応
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2025.12.16 動画&資料追加【UNDPウェビナー】途上国の“情報の信頼性向上”と“持続可能な観光”におけるAI活用の可能性 ～日本企業との連携に向けて～ バルバドス・メキシコ・バングラデシュ・ケニア
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2023.4.24 SHIP運営体制の変更について
About SHIP
The SDGs Holistic Innovation Platform, “SHIP” is a global open innovation platform that sees innovation opportunities in tackling the SDGs and aims to solve global issues with know-how and technologies of the private sector.
SHIP is managed by Japan Innovation Network (JIN) by partnering with diverse stakeholders both in Japan and overseas and forming “SHIP Ecosystem.” Through innovation activities by utilizing know-how and technologies of Japanese private corporations and partners, SHIP is developing business models that will accelerate the achievement of the SDGs.
SHIP Program
Depending on the needs of each company, SHIP offers a variety of programs.
SDGs Executive Program
| Purpose | To capture the SDGs as innovation opportunities and incorporate them into corporate strategy and vision. |
| Overview | Lectures and workshops for corporate executives to understand innovation management and incorporate the SDGs into corporate strategy and vision. |
SDGs Business Program (Introductory Session)
| Purpose | To get the picture of how the SDGs are related to companies’ core business and business opportunities. |
| Overview | 1.5-2 hours lecture and workshop to understand why SDGs is the key for business and to get ready to take actions for the achievement of the SDGs. |
SDGs Business Program (Thematic Session)
| Purpose | To discover business opportunities related to specific SDG themes. |
| Overview | 4-6 hours workshop designed for in-depth exploration of a specific SDG, such as health-related issues and needs in Asia, energy issues and needs in Africa. The workshop includes hypothesis creation and value propositions for potential customers. External SHIP partners, such as start-up companies and experts, will be invited to provide inputs and advice. |
SDGs Innovation Program
| Purpose | To design business model & plans addressing a specific SDG that is relevant to corporate strategy. |
| Overview | Serial meeting sessions, internal discussions and feedback sessions to design business models, test hypothesis, re-design the model, then design business plans for the period of 1.5-3 months. |
SHIP Partners
Operator
Japan Innovation Network
Founding Partners
United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Knowledge Partners
Those who align with the aims and objectives of SHIP, and contributing and providing thier assistance to SHIP programs.
Graduate School of System Design and Management, Keio University
Japan Association for Promotion of Internationalization
Médecins Sans Frontières
Development Bank of Japan
BOP Global Network Japan
31VENTURES by Mitsui Fudosan
Future Technology Association for Promotion
SHIP Community Members (Corporations)
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