Subsidized Project Records

Subsidized Project Records Record of Awards

Subsidized Project Records

Subsidized Project	Entruster / Order Source	Collaborating Organization	Region	Year(CY)	Details
SDGs Business Verification Survey with the Private Sector for Enabling Drought-Resilient Agriculture by Biomass Carbonization Technologies in Kenya	Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)	A Kenyan county government / E-Square Inc. / Shimane University / Wageningen University	Kenya	2019	A multiple-year pilot project to establish a viable way of carbonization technologies use for on-site production of biochar and wood vinegar to make Kenya's rain-fed agriculture more resilient to drought. Biochar and wood vinegar are to be produced from local unutilized biomass (such as selected agricultural and forestry residue) by local public, private and academic sectors after technology transfer and will be promoted by the government(s) in the context of Climate Smart Agriculture.Because of the pandemic of COVID-19, we have decided to decline the project.
Feasibility study for research and development of bio-toilet for rural areas in developing countries	Ishikawa Sunrise Industries Creation Organization (ISICO)	Ishikawa Prefectural University / Meisei University / Fermenstation Co., Ltd.	Japan India	2018	An initial feasibility study on the development of an innovative bio-toilet, which should not require flushing water. During this five-month project, basic product design, laboratory experiments on bacterial decomposition, agricultural benefits and non-toxicity of processed toilet waste, adaptability in certain rural regions in India are to be examined.
New Innovative Technology Promotion Project for Energy Ventures	New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)	University of Tokyo	Japan	2017	Research and development of a new biomass power generation system to be distributed for small-scale power demand. This three-year project aims to generate electricity from woody biomass through biomass gasification and fuel-cell systems.
Breakthrough by Dynamic Approach in Sewage High Technology Project	National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM)	Kanazawa University / Tottori University of Environmental Studies / Biogas Labo Co., Ltd.	Japan	2017	A research project for processing rice straw and municipal sludge. This two-year project aims to help establish a closed-loop society by optimizing methane fermentation and carbonization technologies for raw materials with relatively high solid content.
Feasibility Survey for a Carbonization Technology for Sustainable Organic Waste Management	Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)	A Kenyan county government / E-Square Inc. / Shimane University	Kenya	2017	A feasibility study of carbonization technologies to convert organic waste into biochar, a biomass-originated charcoal suitable as clean fuel and soil conditioner. In this project, the following activities were conducted as a basic survey to design the pilot project design: (1) biomass identification, (2) biochar experiment, (3) carbonization trial with locally-available biomass, (4) biochar market analysis and (5) examination of local fabrication level, among others.
Support Project for Technology Development against Water Grass	Shiga Prefecture		Shiga Prefecture	2017	Development of equipment to carbonize water grass, etc. at high temperature, and efforts to use charred water grass as soil conditioner for agriculture
Innovative Technology Creation Promotion Project			Ishikawa Prefecture	2015	Development of recycling of livestock waste by biomass pyrolysis technology and environmental countermeasure system
New Energy Venture Technological Innovation Project		New Distinct Design	Ishikawa Prefecture	2015	Development of technology to carbonize, gasify wet biomass and convert it into gas fuel for gas engine
Next-Generation Industrial Creation Support Project (for energy)	Ishikawa Sunrise Industries Creation Organization		Ishikawa Prefecture	2015	Development of engine power generation system of fuel gained by biomass pyrolysis
International Science and Technology Cooperation Program for Global Issues		Kyushu University / Hiroshima University	Vietnam	2014	Development of a biogas production system suitable for the Mekong Delta area in Vietnam
New Product / Design Development Promotion Project	Kanazawa City		Ishikawa Prefecture	2014	Development of multifunctional pyrolysis system using pyrolysis equipment by internal and external combustion
Niche Top Company Overseas Deployment Support Project	Ishikawa Prefecture		Ishikawa Prefecture	2014	Manufacturing of biomass carbonization plant
Reinforcing Technology Development and Demonstration Project for strengthening CO2 Emission Reduction Measures		Tokyo University / Tokyo Institute of Technology	Tokyo	2013	Research and development of low cost liquid / gaseous fuel production, technology by biomass pyrolysis of biomass
Project for Production and Utilization of Renewable Energy Utilizing Regional Resources	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	Tokyo University / Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology	Ishikawa Prefecture	2012	Development of manufacturing technology for biofuel made from forest residual material
Technology Development for Creation of Biofuels Production Site in Agricultural Mountains and Fishing Villages			Ishikawa Prefecture	2012	Development of manufacturing technology for biofuel made from forest residual material
Renewable Energy Utilization Demonstration Project for National Park			Miyagi Prefecture	2012	Research for Energy Utilization Method of Plant Waste in Urban Area
Technology Development and Empirical Research Project on Global Warming Countermeasures	Ministry of the Environment	NIHONKAIGAS CO., LTD. / Kanazawa University / National Institute of Technology, Ishikawa College / Diamond Engineering Co., Ltd.	Ishikawa Prefecture	2012	Technology development of combined highly efficient methane fermentation of garbage and herbaceous biomass
Strategic Base Technology Advancement Support Project	Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry		Ishikawa Prefecture	2012	Development of low-cost concentration equipment by progressive freezing concentration method and application to the development of new food materials
New Energy Venture Technological Innovation Project			Ishikawa Prefecture	2011	Practicalization research and development of small wood biogasification power generation system
Biomass Energy Technology Research and Development Strategic Next Generation Biomass Energy Utilization Technology Development Project (Next Generation Technology Development)			Ishikawa Prefecture	2011	Research and development of new biofuel production technology by rapid contact pyrolysis
Research Result Optimized Expansion Support program		Ishikawa Prefectural University	Ishikawa Prefecture	2011	Progressive freezing concentration method and partial melting apparatus
New Product / Design Development Promotion Project	Kanazawa City		Ishikawa Prefecture	2011	Development of liquid fuel system for biomass by rapid pyrolysis using circulating fluidized bed
New Technology / New Product Development Business Potential Research Project	Ishikawa Sunrise Industries Creation Organization	Ishikawa Prefectural University / Industrial Research Institute of Ishikawa / Ishikawa Agriculture Research Center	Ishikawa Prefecture	2011	Development of a low-cost concentration equipment by progressive freezing concentration method
Pioneering for Cooperation with Different Fields in New Business Fields		Kaiho Sangyo Co., Ltd.	Ishikawa Prefecture	2009	Reuse of waste oil collected from end-of-life vehicles for agricultural use
Niche Top Enterpriset Growth Project			Ishikawa Prefecture	2008	Manufacturing of biomass carbonization plant
Promotion Project for Prodigality Creation Practicalization Project in Cooperation between Industry-Academia-Industry and Industry			Ishikawa Prefecture	2007	Development of composite type carbonization / gasification equipment
New Product / Design Development Promotion Project	Kanazawa City		Ishikawa Prefecture	2006	New type wastewater treatment equipment
New Technology / New Product Development Business Potential Research Project			Ishikawa Prefecture	2005	New type wastewater treatment equipment
Innovative Pesticide Waste Water Treatment Technology Development Project				2002
Okinawa Prefecture Industry-Academic Collaboration Research Promotion Project	Okinawa Prefecture		Okinawa Prefecture	2002	Carbonization of bagasse (residue of sugar cane)
Kanazawa City Industry-Academic Collaboration Research and Development Promotion Project	Kanazawa City		Ishikawa Prefecture	2002	New type wastewater treatment equipment
Ocean Deep Sea Water Utilization Technology Promotion Project				2001
Creative Research Achievement Development Project			Ishikawa Prefecture	1999	Development of freshness maintenance system for silo storage paddy

Record of Awards

Awards and Certificate	Authority Institution	Year(CY)	Details
Fertilizer Certificate for Sludge Biochar	Ishikawa Prefecture	2015	For sludge biochar, the fertilizer effect was verified through cultivation test in a test farm in house, and it was evaluated that no adverse effect on the environment is detected under the analysis by the Industrial Research Institute of Ishikawa. In August 2015, the fertilizer registration of sludge biochar was accepted from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Registration for Ishikawa Prefecture "Wood-building Declaration Business Developer"	Ishikawa Prefecture	2014	It is a certificate that Meiwa Co., Ltd. received the registration as "Wood-building Declaration Business Developer" from Ishikawa prefecture.
Adoption as a Niche Enterprise based on Niche Top Overseas Expansion Supporting Project	Ishikawa Prefecture	2012	The award is only for the companies who already certified as nitch top enterprise.
Economic Activity Award (personally for Mr.Kitano,our president)	Kanazawa City	2012	It was awarded for preventing global warming by engaging in manufacturing of equipment related to environment-related equipment for many years and promoting construction of a recycling-based society. It was also appreciated that our president served as a director of the Ishikawa Prefecture Ironworks Machine Industry Association.
Ishikawa Eco Design Award 2011	Ishikawa Prefecture	2012	The developed bio-oil production equipment was recognized by Ishikawa Prefecture as "an excellent product created for the realization of a sustainable society", and it won the prize.
Future Award	Ishikawa Prefecture	2012
Ishikawa Brand Certified Product	Ishikawa Prefecture	2011	Meiwa's carbonization equipment "ECO5000" is certified as "FY2013 Ishikawa Brand Certified Product.
Ishikawa Brand Excellent New Product Certification	Ishikawa Prefecture	2009	"MES-Low Cost drying-process intergrated carbonization equipment" was certified as "FY2012 Ishikawa Brand Excellent New Product".
Corporate Citizenship Declaration	Kanazawa Committee for Economic Development	2009	It is for the declaration that Meiwa Co., Ltd. is dedicated not only to the pursuit of economic rationality but also to municipality development, with recognition as an important factor to constitute the region.
Ishikawa Brand Certification	Ishikawa Prefecture	2008	The biomass gasification boiler was highly valued and certified as Ishikawa Brand.
Declaration of forest making for Forest of Meiwa	Kanazawa City	2008	In response to the Kanazawa Collaborative Forest Creation initiative, Meiwa Co., Ltd. declared the Making "Meiwa no Mori(Forest of Meiwa)" as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity. We organized 0.5 hectares of bamboo forests in Kagawahara town, Kanazawa city, and received a certificate of CO2 absorption of 0.41 tons on December 5, 2008.
Certification of Kanazawa Collaborative Forest Creation CO2 Absorption Capacity	Kanazawa City	2008
Certification of FY2009 Kanazawa Brand Excellent Product	Kanazawa City	2008	It was evaluated and approved for its high technical ability and high development capability related to the production of carbonization equipment.
Certification of Niche Top Enterprise	Ishikawa Prefecture	2008	Meiwa Co., Ltd. got recognized as a company to have experiences and technical ability of biomass plant manufacturing, was certified as a niche top enterprise with the expectation to lead the Ishikawa prefecture economy.
Biomass Nippon Excellence Awards by Hokuriku Agricultural Administration Office in FY2008	Hokuriku Agricultural Administration Office	2008	Meiwa Co., Ltd. got awarded for being recognized as a good example for biomass utilization.
Certification for Ishikawa Brand	Ishikawa Prefecture	2007	Biomass burning equipment was highly valued and certified as Ishikawa Brand.
Certification for 300 Small and Medium Enterprises making healthy products to support tomorrow of Japan	Small and Medium Enterprise Agency	2007	It was highly valued that Meiwa Co., Ltd. established advanced manufacturing technology and supported the international competitiveness of Japan and the regional economy and we got cerfied for this award.
Certification for Ishikawa Brand	Ishikawa Prefecture	2007	Charcoal stove technology was highly valued and certified as Ishikawa Brand.
Certification for Ishikawa Brand	Ishikawa Prefecture	2006	The technology related to drying equipment for high moisture content residues was highly valued and certified as Ishikawa Brand.
Ishikawa Prefecture Encouragement Prize	Ishikawa Prefecture	2005	The technology of biomass gasifier has been highly esteemed and it won the prize.
Received the 4th "Kanazawa Eco Award" Grand Prize	Kanazawa Chambers of Commerce and Industry	2004	Meiwa Co., Ltd. won the 4th "Kanazawa Eco Award" Grand Prize for actively addressing the shift to a sustainable economic society and contributing to the local economic society.
Ishikawa Prefecture Encouragement Prize	Ishikawa Prefecture	2004	The technology of compact batch type carbonization equipment was appreciated and it won the prize.
Ishikawa Prefecture Encouragement Prize	Ishikawa Prefecture	2003	The technology of horizontal rotary carbonization equipment was appreciated and it won the prize.
Ishikawa Prefecture Encouragement Prize	Ishikawa Prefecture	2002	The technology of integrated equipment for drying, carbonization and deodorization was highly appreciated and it won the prize.
Kanazawa Environmental Activity Award	Kanazawa City	2001	Meiwa Co., Ltd. won the prize for preserving the environment of Kanazawa city and contributing to promotion of "Environmental City - Kanazawa".
Ishikawa Venture Award Entrepreneur Prize	Ishikawa Prefecture	1996	Meiwa Co., Ltd. was awarded for conducting business development with entrepreneurial spirit fullness that would be a model in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Various Encouragement Prize	Ishikawa Pref. & Kanazawa City	1972- 2013	From Ishikawa prefecture and Kanazawa city, Meiwa Co., Ltd. received encouragement prizes and certification for prefectural brand products (per technology oriented product) more than 20 times in total.