When did the RE-CORE program start?

RE-CORE launched on August 5, 2026.

How long does the RE-CORE Link process take?

The RE-CORE Link process is expected to take roughly three months per cycle.

What are the two main programs within RE-CORE?

RE-CORE Link pairs suppliers with startups and supports them through digital transformation; RE-CORE Fusion helps translate suppliers' technology and know-how into new business models.

Top Companies' AI MovesTop Companies AIAug 8, 2026Aug 9, 2026, 06:30 JST

Denso launches co-creation program with STATION Ai to support suppliers' new ventures

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What happened
Denso and STATION Ai began a joint program called RE-CORE on August 5, 2026, designed to help Denso's business partners launch and develop new businesses by combining Denso's technology and know-how with startups and STATION Ai's network.
Why it matters
Denso has long-standing relationships with many suppliers across its supply chain; this program formalizes a way to unlock new business opportunities and technologies from that ecosystem by pairing suppliers' needs with startup solutions and expertise, potentially creating competitive advantages for Denso's partner network.
What to watch
RE-CORE offers two tracks—RE-CORE Link (which pairs suppliers with startups and provides support for DX initiatives) and RE-CORE Fusion (which helps suppliers' technology become new business models). The RE-CORE Link process is expected to take roughly three months per cycle.

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Context & Analysis

Denso operates within a complex supplier ecosystem spanning logistics, materials, components, and more. The company has historically maintained direct relationships with many of these partners. By formalizing a structured co-creation program with STATION Ai—which operates Japan's largest open-innovation platform—Denso is creating a systematic way to surface latent opportunities within that network. Rather than simply relying on suppliers to innovate independently, Denso is now actively facilitating connections between its suppliers' capabilities and startup solutions, as well as providing institutional support for business model innovation. This approach appears designed to accelerate the pace at which suppliers can move from traditional manufacturing into new service or technology-driven ventures, potentially extending Denso's influence and competitive reach beyond its core automotive and industrial focus.

FAQ

When did the RE-CORE program start?: RE-CORE launched on August 5, 2026.
How long does the RE-CORE Link process take?: The RE-CORE Link process is expected to take roughly three months per cycle.
What are the two main programs within RE-CORE?: RE-CORE Link pairs suppliers with startups and supports them through digital transformation; RE-CORE Fusion helps translate suppliers' technology and know-how into new business models.

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