FIF’s activity and SDGs

Aiming to contribute to SDGs

Since its foundation in 2006, FIF has made social contributions through cooperating with various stakeholders. FIF aims to contribute towards SDGs, a set of shared goals by the international society, through different activities utilizing the knowhow and networks accumulated over the years.
By promoting activities towards five of the 17 goals and related targets, FIF has been contributing to the achievement of SDGs goals.

What is SDGs?

SDGs stands for Sustainable Development Goals, which is adopted in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly, aiming for “No one is left behind” from the world. It consists of 17 goals with 169 targets, intended to be achieved by both developing and developed countries by 2030.
The 169 targets on this page are quoted from the following website.United Nations, “Take Action for the Sustainable Development Goals – United Nations Sustainable Development”. Retrieved September 6, 2021.

Quality Education

TARGET 4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

In the coming era, there will be an even greater need for the ability to identify challenges independently and collaborate with others to find solutions. For kids and youth, we offer a wide range of programs spanning from preschoolers to university students. In 2025, we held an event where participants created lampshades while learning about the role and function of design from a world-renowned French architectural and product designer. Going forward, FIF will continue to provide learning opportunities that transcend the boundaries between humanities and sciences, fostering the ability to solve problems through creative thinking and innovation.

Achieving Gender Equality

TARGET 5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decisionmaking in political, economic and public life

Developing female talent in STEM fields is essential for the sustainable growth of the Japanese economy. We support female students interested in these areas. Our past initiatives include an online seminar in 2023 featuring female professionals from corporate and university research labs, followed by a networking event in 2024 with IT consultants from STEM backgrounds. In 2025, we hosted hands-on events where participants created newspaper layouts using generative AI and explored practical IT technologies, such as machine learning and image processing, guided by a cosmetics company engineer. We will continue our efforts to empower women interested in pursuing STEM careers.

Industry, Innovation,
and Infrastructure

TARGET 9.5 Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

We host an open-innovation forum for executives and next-generation leaders across various industries to explore global trends, latest technologies, and shared business challenges. From 2024 to 2025, we held a three-part workshop series titled “Digital Transformation Strategies for Increasing Corporate Value,” fostering active discussions among participants. For kids and youth, we offer unique programs designed to help them think about their futures from an early age and develop the ability to shape society. These programs feature direct interactions with corporate executives and hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Reduced Inequalities

TARGET 10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

Since 2016, we have been promoting “VR Blind Soccer®” using an app voluntarily developed in-house by Future Corporation employees. Through virtual try-out sessions and elementary school outreach classes, we provide hands-on opportunities to experience para-sports through IT. We also create learning platforms focused on leveraging technology to solve social challenges and drive the social implementation of IT. These include the “Sports Ideathon,” where participants pitch ideas to promote para-sports, and the “Sports Hackathon,” which takes those concepts all the way to actual product development.

Partnerships for the Goals

TARGET 17.17 Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships

FIF’s activities rely on vital cooperation from diverse stakeholders, including corporations, government agencies, and schools. For executives and next-generation leaders, we host regular seminars with experts to discuss regional revitalization and effective collaboration across industry, government, academia, and civil society. For kids and youth, we offer outreach classes led by IT consultants, titled “Designing a Sustainable Future with the Power of Digital Technology.” These programs create valuable opportunities for children to learn, experience, and discuss how digital technology can be leveraged to build a sustainable society.