| Company name | Group | Parent | Subsidiary | Customer | Supplier | Alliance | Bank | Shareholder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOCUS | ||||||||
| 兵庫県立大学 | ||||||||
| 高度計算科学研究支援センター |
The foundation was established with contributions from Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, and the Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Next-Generation Supercomputer Utilization Promotion Council (Risuikyo) was established under the leadership of Kansai economic organizations to support the foundation's activities
The foundation increased its professional staff, including technical support coordinators, and began providing technical support to companies
Collaboration began with the Supercomputing Technology Industry Application Council on corporate training programs through the HPC Industrial Use School
Participated as an industrial user community organization in the consortium formed during the preparatory phase for leading the development of the Innovative High Performance Computing Infrastructure (HPCI).
Began collaboration with Kobe University on the human resource development program “Training Advanced Computational Science Professionals to Lead Industry.”
Completed construction of the Advanced Computing Science Research Support Center; moved the office into the center in February (current address).
Completed procurement of the FOCUS Supercomputer through the Regional Industry-Academia-Government Collaborative Research Hub Development Project of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), an incorporated administrative agency.
Opened the Advanced Computing Science Research Support Center and launched user services for the FOCUS Supercomputer, an entry-level supercomputer for industry.
Signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Hyogo (Graduate School of Simulation Studies) to advance companies’ technological capabilities.
Signed a collaboration agreement with the Research Organization for Information Science and Technology (RIST), a general incorporated foundation.
(Reference) RIKEN began shared use of the “K” supercomputer.
Opened the HPCI Access Point Kobe.
Transitioned to a public interest incorporated foundation certified by the Cabinet Office.
Signed a collaboration agreement with the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo.
Added the “FOCUS Supercomputer New System” and launched user services.
Transitioned from the User Promotion Council to a supporting membership system.
Established the Industrial Supercomputer User Consultation Center.
Established a research division; designated as a research institution by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in September.
Expanded the FOCUS Supercomputer using its own funds.
Started offering courses on AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning.
Ten years since the foundation was established.
Established a Human Resource Development Group.
Selected for the “K” Industrial Use Project (ASP business demonstration use).
Added practice rooms (from 1 to 3) to strengthen the human resource development business
Started joint research on the “Fugaku Cloud Platform” with RIKEN Center for Computational Science
Started a service offering use of the commercial FX700 system, equipped with the same CPU as the Fugaku supercomputer
The number of corporate entities using the FOCUS supercomputer annually exceeded 200
(Reference) RIKEN began shared use of the Fugaku supercomputer
Joined the collaborative team at the Fugaku Society 5.0 Promotion Hub
Formulation of the Foundation's Mid-term Business Plan (FY 2024-2028)
Significantly expanded the FOCUS supercomputer (S System service launched)
Renewed the video playback equipment and video software in the exhibition area
Launched the Smart FUGAKU project under the Fugaku Application Service Project
Concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kobe University
The Foundation for Computational Science held the FOCUS Supercomputer User Exchange Meeting on September 29, 2026. The article introduces supercomputer use cases and the support available to users.
The Foundation for Computational Science has opened applications for HPCI system research projects centered on the Fugaku supercomputer for FY2027, Period A. Applications are solicited twice a year, and this is the first round. Applicants are expected to submit proposals for advanced computational research using Fugaku. See the official website for details.
Information is available on the call for cases to be included in FOCUS Casebook No. 17.
The article does not provide specific details about the selection results for the FY2026 Period B regular call for research proposals using the Fugaku supercomputer.
FOCUS-sponsored workshop in October
The Foundation for Computational Science will hold training courses in September 2026 using the FOCUS supercomputer. Details are available on the official website.
A FOCUS training course was held in August. Please check the official website for details.
The Foundation for Computational Science has announced a FOCUS supercomputer user networking meeting.
A FOCUS training course is scheduled for July. Please check the official website for details.
The Foundation for Computational Science announced the award results for procurement of a complete HPCI AI for Science Server No. 2 system as user support equipment at HPCI Access Point Kobe. The award is expected to expand the high-performance computing environment in Kobe.