The MIT Media Lab is pleased to welcome Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as a new member of our global consortium.
A world leader in electric and electronic equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial use, Mitsubishi Electric joins a vibrant ecosystem of researchers, artists, engineers, and technologists dedicated to shaping a more just, sustainable, and creative future.
Founded in 1921, Mitsubishi Electric is guided by its enduring Purpose: “to contribute to the realization of a vibrant and sustainable society through continuous technological innovation and ceaseless creativity.” With over 213 group companies and a workforce of 149,000 employees worldwide, the company is deeply committed to addressing pressing societal challenges through bold innovation and responsible leadership.
The company operates across five business domains: Infrastructure, Industry & Mobility, Life, Business Platform, and Semiconductors & Devices. Its products and solutions range from smart energy systems and public infrastructure to factory automation, automotive technologies, space systems, building solutions, and advanced semiconductor components. Mitsubishi Electric is also a global intellectual property leader—ranking #1 in Japan and #4 worldwide in international patent applications according to the World Intellectual Property Organization.
“Collaborating with the MIT Media Lab is an exciting step toward co-creating innovative solutions for a vibrant and sustainable society. Together, we aim to spark new value through the fusion of technology, creativity, and purpose.”
— Satoshi Takeda, SVP, CDO, CIO, Group President of Digital Innovation, Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric’s membership reinforces its forward-looking strategy to transform into a Circular Digital-Engineering company. Through its proprietary digital platform, Serendie, the company is building new value by connecting data across industries and unlocking solutions to real-world problems—from energy optimization to resilient manufacturing and intelligent infrastructure.
The company’s global sustainability commitments are equally ambitious. By FY2051, Mitsubishi Electric aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain. Through its “Trade-On” (mutual benefits) model, the company integrates social impact and environmental responsibility directly into business growth. Its efforts to prioritize wellness and engagement for all, along with its leadership in human rights and governance reform, reflect a holistic vision of a future-ready corporation.
“We’re excited to welcome Mitsubishi Electric to our community of collaborators at the MIT Media Lab. Their values and vision align beautifully with our mission to invent a better, more inclusive future.”
— Mirei Rioux, Director of Member Operations, MIT Media Lab
This new collaboration will foster cutting-edge research and experimentation across the Lab’s five research themes. Mitsubishi Electric’s technical depth, commitment to co-creation, and global perspective will help fuel shared breakthroughs—advancing the Lab’s mission to build technologies that serve humanity on Earth and beyond.