Linkers

Linkers Corporation is a Japanese publicly-held company founded in 2012 that specializes in business matchmaking and research consulting services, primarily for the manufacturing sector. The company, formerly known as Distty, was established by Yoshihiro Maeda. Linkers aims to foster open innovation by connecting companies with technology partners and new users, helping them solve complex challenges.

The firm operates a unique matching platform that combines a sophisticated IT-driven search system, an extensive proprietary database, and AI with the deep industry knowledge of its expert coordinators. This hybrid approach is designed to create optimal partnerships that would be difficult to achieve through traditional methods. The company's key services include 'Linkers Sourcing' for technology exploration and R&D partnerships, 'Linkers Research' for insights into technology trends and markets, and 'Linkers Marketing' to help clients validate their technology with potential customers. Additionally, it offers 'Linkers for BANK,' a SaaS-based system to support financial institutions in their business matching operations.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Linkers serves a global network of tens of thousands of registered company users, facilitating connections between Japanese corporations and international partners. The business generates revenue through its various service lines, providing solutions for different phases of research, development, procurement, and production. By breaking down isolated industrial structures, Linkers seeks to enhance connectivity and the transparent exchange of technology to boost productivity and stimulate economic growth.

Keywords: business matching, open innovation, manufacturing technology, technology sourcing, R&D partnerships, research consulting, technology marketing, industrial ecosystem, SaaS, AI-powered matching, technology trends, competitor analysis, corporate matchmaking, Japanese manufacturing, global technology partners, strategic partnerships, new product development, supply chain solutions, technical consulting, innovation platform