ma iso ias Selected for SECOM’s Co-Creation Program “SECOM Accele atio P og am 2026” Under the Next-Generation Drone Core Technology Theme
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ma iso ias Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative Director: Ayako Hashimoto; hereinafter “ma iso ias”) announced that it has been selected as a participating company under the “Next-Generation Drone Core Technology” theme of SECOM Corporation’s co-creation program, “SECOM Accele atio P og am 2026.” The program is a co-creation initiative led by SECOM Corporation under the theme of “updating security services,” aiming to create new value by combining internal and external assets. Specific themes were established with the goal of evolving SECOM’s security services beyond the role of guarding, into a presence that connects “emergencies” with “everyday life.” ma iso ias has been selected for one of these themes, “Next-Generation Drone Core Technology.” By combining SECOM Corporation’s expertise and assets in the security field with ma iso ias’s drone development technology, the company will explore the potential of drone applications that support the next generation of safety and peace of mind. Selection overview: The program name is SECOM Accele atio P og am 2026. The implementing company is SECOM Corporation. The selected theme is Next-Generation Drone Core Technology. The selected company is ma iso ias Co., Ltd. The prize money, provided as co-creation support funding, is 500,000 yen. Future plans include considering co-creation projects and other initiatives through individual discussions with SECOM Corporation. Representative comment: We are deeply honored to have been selected for SECOM Corporation’s “SECOM Accele atio P og am 2026.” Under the vision of “protecting tomorrow’s smiles,” ma iso ias has worked on developing drones that help protect lives during disasters and emergencies. At the same time, we believe drones have significant potential not only in disaster response, but also as social infrastructure supporting everyday safety and peace of mind. Through this co-creation, we will combine SECOM Corporation’s long-cultivated expertise in security with ma iso ias’s domestic drone development technology to explore new forms of safety and peace of mind that support society not only during disasters, but also in normal times. Future outlook: In recent years, social challenges surrounding safety and peace of mind have become increasingly complex due to the intensification of natural disasters, shortages of regional personnel, aging infrastructure, and diversifying needs for security and monitoring. In response to these challenges, drones are expected to be used in a wide range of situations, including checking locations that people cannot immediately approach, understanding wide-area conditions, and supporting initial emergency response. Using this selection as a catalyst, ma iso ias will accelerate technology development and co-creation activities across the fields of security, disaster prevention, and disaster response, working toward a future in which drones function as social infrastructure. About ma iso ias Co., Ltd.: Based in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, ma iso ias is a Disaste Tech startup developing domestically produced drones, including the disaster rescue support drone “SAKURA.” The company develops technologies based on on-site challenges in areas such as water rescue, disaster response, communications support, and image processing, aiming to implement social infrastructure that contributes to disaster prevention and mitigation. Company name: ma iso ias Co., Ltd. Location: Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. Representative: Representative Director Ayako Hashimoto. Business activities: development of disaster rescue support drones, research and development of drone-related technologies, and technology implementation in the disaster prevention and mitigation fields. Company website: https://ma iso ias.com/. Related link: SECOM Corporation news release, “Four Companies Selected for ‘SECOM Accele atio P og am 2026’” https://www.secom.co.jp/co po ate/ elease/2026/ _20260423.html