SpaceData Holds Exchange of Views with NATO Permanent Representatives on Dual-Use Domain with AI x Digital Twin
SpaceData Inc. discussed its contributions to disaster prevention and defense using AI x Digital Twin technology with NATO Permanent Representatives at an exchange of views hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on April 17, 2026. Amidst rising geopolitical risks and the increasing importance of dual-use technology, the company introduced its international initiatives and aims to strengthen future collaborations.
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SpaceData Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koyo Sato; hereinafter "SpaceData") participated in an exchange of views held at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on Friday, April 17, 2026, with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa and permanent representatives from NATO member countries. Kazuya Iwamoto and Megumi Kakizaki attended from SpaceData.
This meeting, organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry with the aim of strengthening cooperation with NATO member countries, was attended by permanent representatives from approximately 30 NATO countries, as well as Japanese startups operating in the dual-use domain. SpaceData introduced its international initiatives to understand natural disaster risks and advance disaster prevention measures using "AI x Digital Twin" technology, which is built by combining satellite data and AI.
Background of the Meeting
Due to recent changes in geopolitical conditions, the importance of dual-use technology, which integrates security and economic activities, is rapidly increasing. In terms of diplomacy, scientific and technological cooperation with G7 and NATO member countries is accelerating. Amidst this trend, SpaceData has also strengthened its activities aimed at building a global security and disaster prevention infrastructure, including signing an MOU with the UAE Space Agency and visiting the Moroccan government and embassy. This meeting was held to strengthen cooperation between Japanese dual-use startups and NATO member countries in the defense and security domains.
Attendees
Main NATO Permanent Representatives who participated (partial excerpt, in no particular order)
- Albania: Ambassador Bardhyl Kollçaku
- Belgium: Ambassador Willem Van de Voorde
- Bulgaria: Ambassador Nikolay Milkov
- Canada: Deputy Jonathan Yendall
- Czech Republic: Ambassador David Konecký
- Denmark: Ambassador Kasper Høeg-Jensen
- Estonia: Ambassador Jüri Luik
- Finland: Ambassador Piritta Asunmaa
- France: Ambassador David Svack
- Germany: Ambassador Detlef Wächter
- United Kingdom: Ambassador Angus Lapsley
- United States: Ambassador Matthew Whitaker
Future Outlook
SpaceData will leverage the information gained from this exchange of views with the NATO Permanent Representatives to contribute to improving resilience in the disaster prevention and defense sectors through AI x Digital Twin technology. The company will continue to strengthen cooperation with domestic and international public institutions and partner companies, promoting the construction of a planetary-scale digital platform.
About SpaceData Inc.
SpaceData Inc. is a technology startup that aims to create new industries and social infrastructure through the fusion of space and digital technology, driven by the vision of "making space accessible to everyone."
Utilizing digital twin technology that precisely reproduces Earth and space environments, the company aims to build digital platforms that support the future, from space to urban development, disaster prevention, and security. Furthermore, through the development of operating platforms for space robots and space stations, it is working towards the realization of a space society.
SpaceData's official website, "NEWS," introduces its latest initiatives and announcements.
For more details, please visit https://spacedata.jp/news.
Company Name: SpaceData Inc.
Representative: Koyo Sato
Location: Toranomon Hills Business Tower 15F, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 1,513 million JPY
Business Activities: Investment and research related to space development
HP: https://spacedata.jp
NEWS: https://spacedata.jp/news
X: https://x.com/spacedatainc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacedatajp/
Recruitment Information: https://www.wantedly.com/companies/spacedata/projects
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This meeting, organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry with the aim of strengthening cooperation with NATO member countries, was attended by permanent representatives from approximately 30 NATO countries, as well as Japanese startups operating in the dual-use domain. SpaceData introduced its international initiatives to understand natural disaster risks and advance disaster prevention measures using "AI x Digital Twin" technology, which is built by combining satellite data and AI.
Background of the Meeting
Due to recent changes in geopolitical conditions, the importance of dual-use technology, which integrates security and economic activities, is rapidly increasing. In terms of diplomacy, scientific and technological cooperation with G7 and NATO member countries is accelerating. Amidst this trend, SpaceData has also strengthened its activities aimed at building a global security and disaster prevention infrastructure, including signing an MOU with the UAE Space Agency and visiting the Moroccan government and embassy. This meeting was held to strengthen cooperation between Japanese dual-use startups and NATO member countries in the defense and security domains.
Attendees
Main NATO Permanent Representatives who participated (partial excerpt, in no particular order)
- Albania: Ambassador Bardhyl Kollçaku
- Belgium: Ambassador Willem Van de Voorde
- Bulgaria: Ambassador Nikolay Milkov
- Canada: Deputy Jonathan Yendall
- Czech Republic: Ambassador David Konecký
- Denmark: Ambassador Kasper Høeg-Jensen
- Estonia: Ambassador Jüri Luik
- Finland: Ambassador Piritta Asunmaa
- France: Ambassador David Svack
- Germany: Ambassador Detlef Wächter
- United Kingdom: Ambassador Angus Lapsley
- United States: Ambassador Matthew Whitaker
Future Outlook
SpaceData will leverage the information gained from this exchange of views with the NATO Permanent Representatives to contribute to improving resilience in the disaster prevention and defense sectors through AI x Digital Twin technology. The company will continue to strengthen cooperation with domestic and international public institutions and partner companies, promoting the construction of a planetary-scale digital platform.
About SpaceData Inc.
SpaceData Inc. is a technology startup that aims to create new industries and social infrastructure through the fusion of space and digital technology, driven by the vision of "making space accessible to everyone."
Utilizing digital twin technology that precisely reproduces Earth and space environments, the company aims to build digital platforms that support the future, from space to urban development, disaster prevention, and security. Furthermore, through the development of operating platforms for space robots and space stations, it is working towards the realization of a space society.
SpaceData's official website, "NEWS," introduces its latest initiatives and announcements.
For more details, please visit https://spacedata.jp/news.
Company Name: SpaceData Inc.
Representative: Koyo Sato
Location: Toranomon Hills Business Tower 15F, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 1,513 million JPY
Business Activities: Investment and research related to space development
HP: https://spacedata.jp
NEWS: https://spacedata.jp/news
X: https://x.com/spacedatainc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacedatajp/
Recruitment Information: https://www.wantedly.com/companies/spacedata/projects
Contact for this matter
Please contact us via the inquiry form below.
https://spacedata.jp/contact