Preferred Networks (PFN) develops technologies across four layers of the AI value chain—AI chips, computing infrastructure, generative AI, and solutions/products—all in-house. Through vertical integration across the four layers, we deliver optimal combinations of technologies to solve complex technical challenges.
PLaMo™ large language model and specialized models developed fully from scratch
Preferred Networks (PFN) develops technologies across four layers of the AI value chain—AI chips, computing infrastructure, generative AI, and solutions/products—all in-house. Through vertical integration across the four layers, we deliver optimal combinations of technologies to solve complex technical challenges.
AI solutions and products that address challenges of each industry
PLaMo™ large language model and specialized models developed fully from scratch
In-house computing infrastructure and the PFCP™ cloud service for AI
PFN leverages its AI value chain to serve diverse industries with a broad portfolio of solutions and products.
Making manufacturing computable — for efficiency, safety, and sustainability
Accelerating the discovery of sustainable, next-generation materials through computing and AI
Advancing drug discovery and early disease detection through the power of computing
Unleashing human creativity with AI to enable unprecedented new expressions and experiences
Automating and optimizing retail and logistics through AI and robotics
Rapidly deploying cutting-edge AI technologies and research findings to solve complex challenges in the financial sector
Transforming social infrastructure with AI technology to safeguard culture and daily life
Dive into Computer Science and unlock the fun in automation and programming
Harnessing generative AI technologies to empower diverse business challenges
At PFN, we not only work with partner companies and organizations to solve challenges through joint research, but support them through to the commercialization of the technologies developed. Examples of our business co-creation models include the following.
Partner companies utilize the results of joint research within their organizations to enhance competitiveness.
We jointly commercialize research outcomes and expand the resulting solutions and products to other companies.
We establish new companies to commercialize the outcomes of joint research and accept external investment as needed.
We commercialize joint research outcomes as products and licensing them to third parties.
