RD Support and HPC Systems Announce Business Partnership

RD Support Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuuki Osawa, COO: Yasuharu Oshima; hereinafter "RD Support"), a company specializing in talent support for the bio and life sciences fields, has announced the start of a business partnership with HPC Systems Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Teppei Ono; hereinafter "HPC Systems"), a company providing computing environments for HPC and AI, as well as system integration services related to scientific computing and CAE analysis.

Under this partnership, the two companies will combine HPC Systems’ expertise in high-performance computing environments for HPC and AI, along with system integration support for scientific and CAE computing, with RD Support’s specialized knowledge in R&D talent support. This collaboration aims to support corporate R&D digital transformation (DX) from both the computational infrastructure and human resource angles.

[Background and Objectives]

In recent years, industries such as drug discovery, materials, chemicals, and semiconductors have been increasing investments in R&D digital transformation (DX) using AI, Materials Informatics (MI), and CAE analysis to enhance competitiveness and advance development. In particular, leveraging High Performance Computing (HPC) to streamline R&D processes has become essential for improving research speed and development accuracy.

However, simply introducing computing environments is not sufficient for these initiatives to succeed.

How can the introduced environment be effectively applied to research themes? How should analysis results be interpreted and fed back into experiments and development processes? How can a sustainable operational framework be established on-site?

Implementing these processes requires personnel who understand the technology and can integrate it into the R&D workflow.

HPC Systems handles licensing, sales, and integration of applications, operating systems, and related software used in scientific computing, CAE analysis, and HPC fields. By collaborating with software vendors and developers and conducting rigorous validation, the company supports R&D activities for enterprises, universities, and government agencies through purpose-built system construction.

RD Support has supported companies by providing recruitment and deployment solutions for R&D personnel, primarily in the bio and life sciences sectors, strengthening R&D teams and driving business advancement.

This partnership addresses these challenges by integrating infrastructure development with talent and organizational development. By combining HPC Systems’ expertise in scientific computing and HPC system integration with RD Support’s strengths in R&D talent support, the two companies aim to make R&D DX a practical, implementable initiative at the operational level.

[Overview of the Partnership]

The partnership will leverage HPC Systems’ expertise in HPC and AI computing environments and system integration for scientific and CAE computing, along with RD Support’s knowledge in R&D talent support, to offer the following services:

Introduction of operational and analytical personnel for HPC and AI computing environment deployment

To support smooth deployment and scaling of new or expanded systems, the partnership will recommend professionals responsible for system operation, analysis execution, and research advancement.

Introduction of specialized R&D support personnel for advanced domains such as AI, MI, and CAE

For fields requiring deep expertise—such as AI applications, Materials Informatics (MI), and CAE analysis—the partnership will provide talent capable of accelerating project progress.

Flexible organizational support combining staffing, recruitment, and outsourcing

Depending on project duration and management needs, the partnership will support optimal team formation through various models, including staffing services, direct recruitment (mid-career hiring), and professional talent sharing (outsourcing).

Integrated proposals addressing both computing infrastructure and talent challenges

By simultaneously solving challenges on both the infrastructure (computing environment) and human (specialized talent) sides, the partnership will provide one-stop support for implementing R&D DX at the operational level.

[Future Outlook]

Through this partnership, HPC Systems and RD Support will jointly offer integrated solutions combining computing environment and talent support to companies exploring R&D DX and scientific computing.

The companies aim to support the practical use of technology and specialized talent in R&D environments, strengthen development frameworks, and contribute to corporate initiatives in new research areas and business advancement.

RD Support Co., Ltd.

RD Support Co., Ltd. specializes in talent recruitment, staffing, and professional talent sharing services in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Committed to supporting the career development of professionals, the company acts as a bridge between specialized talent and diverse organizations, including R&D-focused startups, leveraging deep domain expertise and strong matching capabilities.

Founded: December 11, 1998

Representatives: CEO Yuuki Osawa, COO Yasuharu Oshima

Headquarters: 3F, Daiwa Ginza Building, 6-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://www.rdsupport.co.jp/

HPC Systems Co., Ltd.

HPC Systems Co., Ltd. is a niche-leading company in the High Performance Computing (HPC) field.

In its HPC business, the company provides a one-stop solution including high-performance computers for scientific computing, simulation software sales, system integration services for scientific computing and deep learning environments, parallelization and acceleration services for simulation software, development and sales of computational chemistry and Materials Informatics software, outsourced computing services, scientific R&D support, and science cloud services tailored for drug discovery and materials research. In its CTO business, the company offers specification design, development, production, maintenance support, and long-term stable supply of industrial and edge computers used as controllers in factory equipment, manufacturing and inspection systems, control devices, transportation infrastructure, autonomous driving, and retail stores—addressing diverse requirements such as price, performance, quality, temperature resistance, dust/waterproofing, static protection, and durability in harsh environments.

Founded: July 3, 2006

Representative: President and Representative Director Teppei Ono

Location: 8F, LOOP-X, 3-9-15 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://www.hpc.co.jp/