Chizai Zukan and Konel Merge on "Invention Day" to Integrate Intellectual Property Utilization and Social Implementation
Chizai Zukan and Konel merge to establish a system that supports the entire process from intellectual property utilization to social implementation.
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Chizai Zukan Co., Ltd., which broadly develops businesses from IP-based media operations, SaaS provision, to business development support, and its group company Konel Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Konel) will merge and begin management integration on April 18, Reiwa 8 (2026), "Invention Day," to significantly enhance their provided value. We announce that Konel will succeed to the rights and obligations of Chizai Zukan and consolidate management resources.
Through this integration, we will combine Chizai Zukan's strengths in "IP Hunting, Media Communication, and AI Utilization" with Konel's cultivated expertise in "Project Design, Creativity, and Social Implementation" to build a system that consistently supports the creation of future businesses.
Background and Objectives of Management Integration
Since its establishment in January 2020, Chizai Zukan has organized "IP Hunters" who translate intellectual property into an understandable format from a creator's perspective. Through the web media "Chizai Zukan," they have developed IP utilization planning and matching services that accelerate new business ventures. In recent years, they have also been working with not only corporations but also governments and local authorities to analyze patent data and create mechanisms to enhance its value.
Chizai Zukan has previously collaborated with creators from its group company Konel to support the rapid prototyping of ideas and gather social feedback through demonstration experiments. Now, to provide a seamless process from expanding the applications of intellectual property to realizing business development, both companies will be integrated to build a robust business promotion system.
Furthermore, by integrating, we can leverage Konel's overseas bases (New York, Milan) to strengthen our project support capabilities internationally.
The operation of the web media "Chizai Zukan" and related services will continue as Konel's business, and we will strive to provide even more comprehensive information and services than before.
Under the new structure, all employees will move forward with even greater passion to solve your challenges and create new value.
Four Expanded Business Areas
Building on the businesses promoted so far, we will launch new initiatives in the following four areas:
1. Open Database for "Chizai Zukan"
Chizai Zukan has functioned as a web media platform where the official editorial department publishes articles based on information collected by the IP Hunter Association and information submitted by companies and individuals. To facilitate the collection of more information and promote the utilization of intellectual property, we will expand its functionality to allow anyone to register IP information for free. This open database will be accessible to a wide range of users, including IP departments, startups, and individual inventors. We aim to achieve this open database by the end of 2026 and plan to conduct crowdfunding.
2. AI-Powered Business Development Consulting "idea Landscape"
Since 2025, we have offered "ideaflow," a SaaS product that generates business ideas from patents, which has been utilized by various companies and universities. With the enhanced data analysis capabilities resulting from this integration, we will expand this service from a SaaS model to business development consulting.
We will create a large-scale idea database called "idea Landscape" using AI and map it as a "map of future businesses." Furthermore, through big data analysis, we will promote not only new business support but also advanced strategy formulation. For the execution phase of business development, Konel's prototyping services can also be utilized. (Note: The SaaS service "ideaflow" will continue to be available for the time being.)
3. Expansion of the Podcast "Project Design Room"
We will evolve the podcast program "Project Design Room," which has been continuously distributed since 2024, and expand it into a multi-channel format including video and text, in addition to audio.
4. Strengthening Operation of the Award "Chizai Bank"
We will expand the scale of the "Chizai Bank" award, which has recognized remarkable intellectual property for six consecutive years since 2020, and continue to assist in delivering excellent technologies to society. We will inherit the baton from Chizai Zukan's non-profit initiatives and operate a platform where inventions connect with culture.
In addition to the above, we will actively pursue various other challenges and welcome consultations and inquiries regarding collaborations and projects.
Message from the Representative
In Japan, over 300,000 patents are filed annually, but many of them never reach commercialization. Excellent inventions end without reaching the people they should—the original motivation for launching Chizai Zukan was the desire to change this reality.
Meanwhile, Konel, under the banner of "Good Singularity," has continued to create prototypes of future business ideas, allowing them to be experienced and presented to the world. The ability to translate and communicate technology in an understandable way. And the ability to quickly shape ideas and lead them to social implementation. By uniting these two strengths, we believe we can accelerate the arrival of a better future.
The date of the merger agreement signing, April 18th, is "Invention Day," which originates from the promulgation of the "Monopoly Patent Ordinance," the predecessor to the current patent law, in 1885. With this day as our new starting point, we aim to become a bridge connecting inventions with society.
Mitsuyo Demura (Representative Director & CEO), Konel Co., Ltd. & Chizai Zukan Co., Ltd.
Company Overview
Chizai Zukan
Chizai Zukan is an innovation media where you can discover "intellectual property that evolves the world." Beyond just a database, it organizes "IP Hunters" who translate intellectual property from a creator's perspective, offering AI consulting and matching for new businesses. Leveraging creative knowledge cultivated in various fields, it supports business creation across diverse industries by bridging cutting-edge technologies and future challenges.
▼ Business Areas
- Dissemination of intellectual property contributing to world evolution
- IP utilization planning consulting
- Product and service development utilizing intellectual property
- Matching and brokerage for businesses and intellectual property
- Coverage, planning, and operation of technology-related events
Official Website : https://chizaizukan.com/
Chizai Zukan X (formerly Twitter) : https://x.com/chizaizukan
About Chizai Zukan's IP Utilization Services : https://service.chizaizukan.com/
Konel Co., Ltd.
A creative company based in Japan, New York, and Milan, advocating "Good Singularity." To accelerate the arrival of a good future, they combine art and technology to create projects at the intersection of culture and invention. Their services include branding, research and development, new business support, and the operation of the innovation media "Chizai Zukan."
WEB: https://konel.jp/
Inquiries: hello@konel.co.jp
[Contact Information for This Matter]
Chizai Zukan
Nihonbashi Chika Jikkenjo, 6-14 Nihonbashi Yokoyama-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 050-3134-5678
E-Mail: contact@chizaizukan.com
FAQ
What is the purpose of the management integration between Chizai Zukan and Konel?
The purpose is to establish a system that supports the entire process from intellectual property utilization to social implementation, thereby significantly enhancing the value provided. It also aims to strengthen international project support capabilities by leveraging Konel's overseas bases.
When will the management integration begin?
It will begin on April 18, Reiwa 8 (2026), "Invention Day."
What will happen to the operation of the web media "Chizai Zukan" after the integration?
The operation of the web media "Chizai Zukan" and related services will continue as Konel's business, and we will strive to provide even more comprehensive information and services than before.
What new businesses will be launched as a result of the integration?
New initiatives will be launched in four areas: Open database for "Chizai Zukan," AI-powered business development consulting "idea Landscape," expansion of the podcast "Project Design Room," and strengthening the operation of the award "Chizai Bank."
What kind of service is "idea Landscape"?
It is a business development consulting service that uses AI to map a large-scale database of ideas as a "map of future businesses." Through big data analysis, it promotes not only new business support but also advanced strategy formulation.