LANDCROS Innovation Studios

WHO WE ARE

Inside Hitachi Construction Machinery, a new breed of thinkers and startups gather in a space conceived for bold ideas: Innovation Studios.

We’re here to question convention - not follow it.

Driven by a future-focused mindset, we go beyond construction and mining to reimagine the very foundations of industry.

Our mission? To create new value across sectors — fast.

Through venture investment, PoC and co-development, we rapidly launch breakthrough businesses that push past the status quo.

Our goal is simple: Turn today’s “impossible” into tomorrow’s “inevitable”.

WHAT WE DO

PARTNER

Taking a Venture Client approach, we give startups a fast lane into real-world deployment. By teaming up with Hitachi Construction Machinery’s experts to solve high-impact challenges, startups get the chance to validate solutions in demanding environments—and win Hitachi Construction Machinery Group as a long-term customer. It’s more than a pilot—it’s your gateway to scale with an industry leader.

INVEST

Startups are shaping the future of construction. Through our venture capital initiatives, we collaborate with visionary founders in areas that align closely with our strategic priorities. We invest early in companies where our industrial know-how, global reach, and operational expertise can accelerate growth—building partnerships that go far beyond capital.

CHALLENGE

To accelerate new business development, we want to engage in co-creation and collaborative projects with external innovators. Our Challenge is created to welcome innovative startups ready to make their mark and unleash their potential. By providing strategic mentorship and connecting them with a vast network of projects and industry experts, we are dedicated to elevating startups to new heights.

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TEAM MEMBERS

Kenichi Moriwaki (Ph.D)

Expert in global open innovation with 10+ years’ experience, driving HCM’s corporate venturing and startup collaboration worldwide.

Kaoru Kobayashi

Violinist and venture investor bridging deep tech and business, specializing in telecom, wireless, and data-driven startups.

Stephen Daff

Automotive expert connecting startups with Hitachi Construction Machinery to co-create practical, cross-industry innovations.

Nobuhiro Murase

Business developer turning on-site machinery insights into next-generation solutions; MBA and government-recognized innovator.

Yoshiaki Kanayama

CRM and after-sales system leader enabling digital transformation and open innovation in the manufacturing sector.

WHAT'S NEW

Inaugural Hitachi Construction Machinery Challenge 2024 Crowns Three Startups as Winners

4^th November 2025
The key to preventing theft and simplifying fleet management

4^th November 2025
Real-time surveying system delivers speed and efficiency on site

4^th November 2025
Supervising multiple autonomous machines – from the comfort of an office

4^th November 2025

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE FUTURE TOGETHER

LANDCROS is committed to delivering customer-centric, innovative solutions, aiming to evolve as a true “solution provider.”

We’re looking for ambitious startups eager to collaborate,innovation partners who share our vision to co-create new value, and passionate individuals who want to join our team.