Launch of "RISM Core," a service that quantitatively diagnoses the status of research projects

Focus Systems Corporation(Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Keiichi Mori, hereinafter referred to as "Focus Systems"), Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shuichiro Takahashi, hereinafter referred to as "Leave a Nest"), and New Industry Creation Partners LLC (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hideki Hayashida) have launched "RISM Core", a service that quantitatively diagnoses the status of jointly developed research and development projects. The service will be widely rolled out to companies conducting research and development, with the aim of improving the research and development capabilities of companies.

background

In corporate management, the need for "innovation management" that creates innovation not by chance but by managing organizations is being called into question. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is considering formulating a certification standard called the "ISO56000" series that compiles basic guidelines, requirements, and actions for innovation management systems.

Overview of RISM Core

This is a simplified consulting service that visualizes the status of a research and development project based on six indicators, provides an analysis of the project status, and suggests areas for improvement and specific actions.

Service introduction website: https://rism-core.com

Problem to be solved

• We are working on innovation activities, but we are not seeing the results we hoped for, and we don't know why.
• Since there are no specific guidelines for the innovation management system, I'm not sure how to apply it to my company.
• We are unable to quantitatively analyze whether our company's structure and operations are compatible with the innovation management system.

Three features

1.Academically-backed analysis

This service visualizes the results as a comprehensive evaluation that includes quantitative indicators using financial statements and qualitative indicators such as the culture within the organization. This is calculated quantitatively based on evaluation items related to research and development projects by applying the most basic statistical mechanics model that represents the properties of magnetic materials such as magnets, and is based on academic backing, with results presented at academic conferences and other events.

2. Proposing improvements from an innovation management perspective

By incorporating the voices of researchers and developers on the ground, this method concretizes the provisions of innovation management, which do not yet have specific guidelines, and provides analysis results that clarify areas for improvement.

3. Visualize compliance with international standards

By visualizing the conformance status of innovation management systems to the international standard (ISO56002), it becomes possible to evaluate R&D projects in accordance with the international standard.

Six indicators to focus on in RISM Core

Examples and explanations of analysis results

The analysis results are expressed in the following model.

<Ideal Condition>	<A situation in which organizational support is needed>	<Failed state>
Ideal project state. The organization allocates optimal resources to the R&D project, the R&D team is motivated, and communication both inside and outside the company is good. (All elements are close together.)	Although the organization has insufficient resource allocation for the R&D project, the motivation of the R&D team and communication both inside and outside the company are good. Although the project was ultimately successful, in the long term, the organization needs to improve its support.	Although the organization had a top-down command for the R&D project, the motivation of the people involved was low and communication both inside and outside the company was poor. As a result, the project failed.

Three steps to service implementation

Step 1: Answer the questionnaire

You will be asked to answer approximately 180 questions about R&D management by choosing either "yes" or "no." You will use a web form to answer the questions. (Time required: 30-45 minutes)

Step 2: Visualize the project status (for about 7 days after the survey is conducted)

The status of the project is visualized based on the survey results and six indicators.

Step 3: Explanation of results (within 14 days of the survey)

We will submit a final report outlining the project's status and provide consultation for improvements.

subject

All companies conducting research and development (regardless of size)

price

From 1.2 million yen (excluding tax)

(Reference) Project launch in 2023

In order to provide this service, Focus Systems and Leave a Nest have been working with Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology on the RISM (Research and Innovation Status Map) project since 2023 to develop a quantitative status diagnosis method for research projects. Based on the results of "Research on quantitative analysis and management of R&D projects using magnetic physics models," which Professor Hideki Hayashida (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology) has been researching and developing since 2012, this project has been pursued to serve as a compass to guide research and development projects to commercialization. This service is the commercialization of the results of this research.

Conference presentations related to the RISM project

• Novel Dynamical Validation Method for the R&D Project Status Visualization: Collaboration with Text Mining and Physics Model / PICMET (Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology) / 2022
• A new dynamic verification method for R&D project status visualization: collaboration with text mining and physical models / Annual Academic Conference of the Japan Society for Research and Innovation / 2020
• Empirical study of a quantitative evaluation model that applies a magnetic model to measure the effectiveness of R&D projects and their management / International P2M Society Research Presentation Conference / 2016

Contact Us

Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. Research and Development Division (Persons in charge: Kawana and Yoshida)
TEL: 03-5227-4198 (representative) / E-mail: RD@Lnest.jp
6F Iidabashi Goko Building, 1-4 Shimomiyabicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

New Industry Creation Partners LLC (Person in charge: Hayashida)
Email: contact@nigps.net
5-22-37 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Focus Systems Corporation IT Innovation 2nd Business Division (Persons in charge: Nakamura, Matsuzaka)
TEL: 03-5420-2470 / E-mail: contact_rism@focus-s.com
4F Terasaki 3rd Building, 5-24-10 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo