HISTORY
1970s
Introduction and establishment of think tank function in Japan
・Mitsubishi Research Institute founded in commemoration of the centenary of the Mitsubishi Group (1970)
・Began offering policy recommendations based on global perspective (joint research with Japanese, US, and European think tanks)
・Introduced and utilized large-scale linear structural analysis program (NASTRAN) developed by US National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA)
・Launched permanent multi-customer macroeconomic project
・Developed global supply-demand models for food and ships
・Diamond Computer Service (now Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS) was established
1980s
Participated in important projects in Japan and overseas
・Planning study for design of operation management system for the Suez Canal
・Participation in advocacy for the establishment of Global Infrastructure Fund (GIF)
・Research and development of artificial intelligence and expert systems
・Began providing an information service as exclusive agent of National Technical Information Service (NTIS), US Department of Commerce
・Introduction of CRAY-1 supercomputer
1990s
Expansion of public-sector policy formulation support activities
Taking part in the Global Environmental Summit
・Study on promotion of intelligent transport systems (ITS)
・Study and research of global warming countermeasure policy
・Development support for systems that use GPS data
・Established Research Laboratory for Advanced Science and Technology to carry out experimental research
・Established Global Environmental Research Center
・Established Safety Engineering Research Center
2000s
Fully entered IT solutions business for co-creating of future society
・Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS converted into a consolidated subsidiary (2005)
・Listing on second section of Tokyo Stock Exchange (2009)
・Human genome analysis research, etc., advanced scientific research and promoting industrial applications
・Carbon emissions trading verification experiment
・System integration for megabanks
・Establishment of the Business Solutions Division
・Establishment of a committee to make recommendations on the society of the future
2010s
Expand services through to Societal Implementation as Think & Act Tank
Maskar Multifunctional Fish Processing Facility in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture (Qatar Friendship Fund)
・Listing on first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange (2010)
・Support for earthquake restoration projects
・Participation in mega-solar power generation business
・Testing & launch of AI-based chatbot service for local governments
・Development and testing of regional digital currency business
・Provided education and data management services
・Launched Platinum Society Research Association and Innovation Network for Co-Creating the Future
2020
Helping to build a desirable future world
Namie Mega Solar Plant, Fukushima Prefecture
Yasudagō Mega Solar Power Plant in Taka, Hyōgō Prefecture
・Entered renewable energy generation business
・Offered strategic consulting on Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
・Development of new technologies and accompanying standards (e.g. autonomous driving)
・R&D management to facilitate medical innovation
・Used AI to support improvements in operational efficiency and productivity
・Supported corporations throughout Digital Transformation efforts
・Contributed to the revitalization of local economies through local digital currencies
・Provided support for sustainability management