Published on April 16, 2026
NTT Research has played a unique role in technology advancement since it was established in Silicon Valley in 2019. As a subsidiary of Japan’s NTT Group, it has focused on long-term scientific exploration without the immediate pressures of commercialization. Over the years, it generated promising discoveries in computing, security, and healthcare.
Recent shifts in the tech landscape have brought new urgency to NTT Research’s mission. The rapid advancement of AI has shortened traditional commercialization timelines, raising questions about the future of technologies that remain in the lab. With limited resources and an evolving market, NTT Research recognized the need for a new approach to bridge the gap between groundbreaking ideas and commercialized products.
Enter NTT Research 2.0, a framework that introduces a business incubation model alongside its scientific initiatives. This includes the launch of Scale Academy, an incubator designed to transform research breakthroughs into market-ready companies, like the zero-trust security platform SaltGrain. This strategy aims to ensure that promising technologies do not languish in obscurity but are instead propelled into active development.
The implications of this evolution are significant. NTT Research can harness its foundational research strength while adapting to market demands. Leaders like Kazu Gomi emphasize the importance of maintaining academic rigor even as they seek commercial success. With NTT Research 2.0, they aim to redefine the role of a corporate lab, blending deep science with viable business strategies in an increasingly competitive environment.
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