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Research and Development for the long term

NTT’s commitment to R&D drives technological innovation

that addresses critical social issues, including security, disaster prevention, and sustainability. By leveraging cutting-edge research and global collaborations, NTT aims to create a smart, interconnected world where technology seamlessly enhances lives. R&D is essential for creating sustainable technology innovations for a better tomorrow.

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R&D at a glance

Scale, Investment, and Global Impact

NTT maintains a significant commitment to advanced R&D, positioning it as a core strength for generating meaningful innovation. The R&D scope focuses on innovations for safety, health and wellbeing, security, resilience, immersive experiences, and sustainable technologies.

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    $3B

    Annual

    Investment in R&D

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    5,000

    R&D

    Professionals globally

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    21,500

    Patents

    Registered

R&D insights

The R&D
forum

The R&D Forum opens its doors to its clients, employees, partners and guests to showcase the innovations they are developing. Discover more about the applications of IOWN through.

Main hall of the R&D Forum 2024

Global Centers

NTT has seven R&D Labs located across Japan, including the Atsugi R&D Center, which focuses on science and core technologies, devices, and communication, including research into artificial photosynthesis and eco-friendly disposable batteries.

Discover our innovation ecosystem