XENCE Selected for Aichi Prefecture Subsidy Project, Begins Development of New "Circular Wooden GreenhouseTM" Model

XENCE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative Director: Kotaro Ozawa, hereinafter "XENCE") has been selected as a recipient for the "Innovative Business Creation Project Subsidy" (Fiscal Year 2026) implemented by Aichi Prefecture.

This subsidy is a system to support innovative projects led by the private sector that address social issues. Based on Aichi Prefecture's "Innovative Business Creation Strategy" aiming to foster innovation that contributes to solving social issues and revitalizing the region, selected projects are officially recognized as "Innovative Businesses" of Aichi Prefecture.

XENCE was selected in the priority policy areas of "Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries" and "DX," and will promote the development of a new model for our "Circular Wooden GreenhouseTM" and the development and demonstration of automation technology utilizing robotics.

Interior view of "Circular Wooden GreenhouseTM"

About "Circular Wooden GreenhouseTM"

The Circular Wooden GreenhouseTM is a greenhouse that uses underutilized wood, which has not been fully utilized at sawmills, as its main structural material. It is being developed as a modular building that can be deployed for various purposes, not only for agricultural greenhouses but also for tourist farms, educational/research facilities, and community hubs. Demonstration deployment began in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, in 2025.

While priced at or below the cost of steel-framed greenhouses, it achieves carbon negativity by significantly fixing carbon dioxide emissions during the construction phase. It enables long-term use by leveraging the natural insulation, humidity control, and salt damage resistance of wood, and is designed for material recovery and reuse after demolition, making it a building that circulates resources throughout its entire lifecycle.

Utilizing this subsidy, we will develop a new model for this greenhouse and conduct technological development for automated design and automated processing using robotics, establishing a mass production system for modular buildings using non-standard lumber.

About the "Innovative Business Creation Project Subsidy"

Based on the "Innovative Business Creation Strategy" formulated by Aichi Prefecture in December 2022, proposals that are evaluated as excellent in contributing to the solution of social issues and regional revitalization are selected as "Innovative Businesses" and can receive this subsidy. The subsidized fields are seven areas: healthy longevity, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, culture and arts, sports, disaster prevention and crisis management, GX, and DX.

Subsidy Period: April 1, 2026, to March 20, 2027

Details: https://www.pref.aichi.jp/soshiki/innovation-kikaku/

Company Profile

Company Name: XENCE Co., Ltd. Representative: Representative Director CEO Kotaro Ozawa Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture (Headquarters), Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture (Lab) Established: February 2022

Business Description:

By expanding building materials, design, and production processes using architectural design and construction, parametric automated design, digital processing technology, programming, and AI, we aim to implement a circular economy in the construction industry. We promote the utilization of underutilized wood, the development of wooden building modules, the development of joint parts using 3D printing technology, and the digitalization and optimization of design and construction processes. Official Website: https://xencegroup.com