Godot Selected for Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' "Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League"
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- Godot Selected for Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' "Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League"
- Godot Inc. has been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' (MIC) "Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League" for FY2026, aimed at fostering ICT startups through R&D and support. The company will develop an urban behavior simulation AI integrating behavioral science and AI, targeting applications in traffic policy design based on understanding human behavior. This initiative will accelerate the expansion of their technological foundation into the transportation domain, further promoting the social implementation of behavioral science AI for decision support in corporations, municipalities, and cities.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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Godot Inc. has been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' (MIC) "Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League" for FY2026, aimed at fostering ICT startups through R&D and support. The company will develop an urban behavior simulation AI integrating behavioral science and AI, targeting applications in traffic policy design based on understanding human behavior. This initiative will accelerate the expansion of their technological foundation into the transportation domain, further promoting the social implementation of behavioral science AI for decision support in corporations, municipalities, and cities.
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- June 9, 2026
Godot Inc. has been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' (MIC) "Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League" for FY2026, aimed at fostering ICT startups through R&D and support. The company will develop an urban behavior simulation AI integrating behavioral science and AI, targeting applications in traffic policy design based on understanding human behavior. This initiative will accelerate the expansion of their technological foundation into the transportation domain, further promoting the social implementation of behavioral science AI for decision support in corporations, municipalities, and cities.
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Godot Inc. (Godot/Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, CEO Ken Moriyama, hereinafter "Godot") has been selected for the FY2026 "Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League" implemented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, aiming to foster the creation and nurturing of startups involved in ICT research and development.
[About the Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project]
The "Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League" implemented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications promotes the creation and nurturing of startups through ICT research and development and accompanying support for individuals, groups, or startups aiming to start or establish and expand businesses, focusing on commercializing technology and refining business plans.
[Content and Background of the Selected Project]
Following this selection, Godot aims to expand its urban behavior simulation platform, which fuses behavioral science and AI, to traffic policy design based on "understanding human behavior." It will reproduce the behavior of virtual citizens (Synthetic Citizens) with diverse attributes and values using LLM agents and visualize the execution of policy scenarios in a dynamic mobility environment. By developing a prototype of such an urban behavior simulation AI, it will enable ex-ante verification of the effects and side effects of multiple policies.
The background to this is that our company was selected for JETRO's "GREEN TRANSFORMATION ACCELERATION PROGRAMME 2024," providing an opportunity to collaborate and cooperate with the Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group utilizing green technology (GX) and other means. Godot has identified unique strengths and potential for value creation in behavioral science and AI simulation within urban infrastructure supporting GX and the Climate & Health* domain.
Moving forward, leveraging the results of this project, Godot will advance business development in urban design support centered on "human decision-making and behavior" in emerging countries where chronic traffic congestion causing economic losses, increased stress for people, and reduced quality of life (Well-being) are serious issues.
*Climate & Health refers to the impact of climate change on human health and well-being, including heatstroke, waterborne diseases, vector-borne diseases, food poisoning, malnutrition, mental health issues, and physical discomfort due to air pollution, which are high-risk in hot and humid environments.
[About Our Product "Narrative Finder"]
This selection will accelerate the technological advancement of our AI behavior simulator, "Narrative Finder." Through this support project, we will expand this technological foundation into the transportation domain, further accelerating the social implementation of behavioral science AI in supporting decision-making for companies, local governments, and cities.
Project Name: Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League
Project Owner: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Implementation Objective: To promote the creation and nurturing of startups through ICT research and development and accompanying support
Implementation Period: June 2026 - January 2027 (scheduled)
Selected Theme: Research and development of urban behavior simulation AI based on behavioral science
References:
- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications HP
https://ict.startupleague.go.jp/member/
- About Narrative Finder
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000106742.html
[Company Information]
Company Name: Godot Inc.
Representative Director: Ken Moriyama
Established: July 2022
Location: Kigyō Plaza Hyogo, 56 Naniwa-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Business Activities: Research on behavioral principles and deep tech development
URL: https://godot.inc/
[About the Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project]
The "Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League" implemented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications promotes the creation and nurturing of startups through ICT research and development and accompanying support for individuals, groups, or startups aiming to start or establish and expand businesses, focusing on commercializing technology and refining business plans.
[Content and Background of the Selected Project]
Following this selection, Godot aims to expand its urban behavior simulation platform, which fuses behavioral science and AI, to traffic policy design based on "understanding human behavior." It will reproduce the behavior of virtual citizens (Synthetic Citizens) with diverse attributes and values using LLM agents and visualize the execution of policy scenarios in a dynamic mobility environment. By developing a prototype of such an urban behavior simulation AI, it will enable ex-ante verification of the effects and side effects of multiple policies.
The background to this is that our company was selected for JETRO's "GREEN TRANSFORMATION ACCELERATION PROGRAMME 2024," providing an opportunity to collaborate and cooperate with the Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group utilizing green technology (GX) and other means. Godot has identified unique strengths and potential for value creation in behavioral science and AI simulation within urban infrastructure supporting GX and the Climate & Health* domain.
Moving forward, leveraging the results of this project, Godot will advance business development in urban design support centered on "human decision-making and behavior" in emerging countries where chronic traffic congestion causing economic losses, increased stress for people, and reduced quality of life (Well-being) are serious issues.
*Climate & Health refers to the impact of climate change on human health and well-being, including heatstroke, waterborne diseases, vector-borne diseases, food poisoning, malnutrition, mental health issues, and physical discomfort due to air pollution, which are high-risk in hot and humid environments.
[About Our Product "Narrative Finder"]
This selection will accelerate the technological advancement of our AI behavior simulator, "Narrative Finder." Through this support project, we will expand this technological foundation into the transportation domain, further accelerating the social implementation of behavioral science AI in supporting decision-making for companies, local governments, and cities.
Project Name: Startup Creation Incubation Research and Development Support Project ICT Startup League
Project Owner: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Implementation Objective: To promote the creation and nurturing of startups through ICT research and development and accompanying support
Implementation Period: June 2026 - January 2027 (scheduled)
Selected Theme: Research and development of urban behavior simulation AI based on behavioral science
References:
- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications HP
https://ict.startupleague.go.jp/member/
- About Narrative Finder
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000106742.html
[Company Information]
Company Name: Godot Inc.
Representative Director: Ken Moriyama
Established: July 2022
Location: Kigyō Plaza Hyogo, 56 Naniwa-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Business Activities: Research on behavioral principles and deep tech development
URL: https://godot.inc/
FAQ
What specific problems does Godot Inc.'s AI technology help solve?
It contributes to reducing economic losses from chronic traffic congestion, alleviating people's travel stress, and improving quality of life, with a focus on supporting urban design in emerging countries.
What are "Synthetic Citizens"?
These are simulated citizens whose behavior, with diverse attributes and values, is reproduced using LLM agents.
How does this technology differ from traditional traffic simulations?
In addition to traditional simulations, it enables reproduction based on individual decision-making and behavioral principles, expecting more realistic effect verification.
What is the connection to "Climate & Health"?
Insights from behavioral science and AI simulation will be utilized for urban infrastructure design that considers the impact of climate change on health and well-being.
What are the future business development plans?
Based on the results of this project, they aim to expand urban design support services, primarily in emerging countries, to realize a sustainable society.