Research & projects
Value Exchange Engineering
We established the “Value Exchange Engineering” initiative in collaboration with Tokyo University’s Corporate Sponsored Research Programs with the aim of researching a wide range of technology in order to create a society where people around the world can fairly & safely create and exchange.
Quantum Information Technology
Mercari is researching quantum information technologies that will greatly contribute to society and science as we envision the “quantum-based era,” a future where quantum information reshapes societies, industries, and businesses.
ELSI
In order to seamlessly and practically deploy new science and technology as part of the world at large, we work to enhance our R&D ethics reviews, evaluate the social impact of the technologies involved in our R&D topics, and conduct ELSI research for the entire Mercari Group.
Inclusive Design & Accessibility
We focus on issues like accessibility and universal design in researching meaningful and exciting systems that people of any capability can use, in order to raise, stimulate, and create new value for our digital projects.
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2024/03/15
ITmedia Publishes Interview Article on the “Mercari R4D PhD Support Program” for Supporting Employees in Obtaining Doctorate Degrees
An interview article with Mercari R4D manager Mari Inoue, titled “Full Tuition Support: Why Mercari is Dedicated to Employees’ Advanced…
2024/02/16
R4D Senior Researcher Shota Nagayama’s Article Published in “Internet White Paper 2024”
Shota Nagayama, R4D Senior Researcher and Quantum Internet Task Force Director, authored and contributed an article on the possibilities of…
2024/02/15
New ELSI Note Released—“Illuminating Gender Disparities through HR Data: An Initiative towards Equalizing the Gender Pay Gap at Mercari, Inc.”
Osaka University’s Research Center on Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI) today released a paper on diversity, ELSI Note No. 3…
