UK defence technology company Mind Foundry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cornes Technologies to bring AI-enabled underwater acoustic intelligence software to customers in Japan, helping them turn complex sensor data into timely, actionable insight.
Mind Foundry, a University of Oxford spin-out specialising in AI-enabled sensor intelligence, has formed a strategic partnership with Japanese technology consultancy Cornes Technologies.
The MoU represents an important step in Mind Foundry’s international growth into Japan. Under the agreement, the two organisations will explore how Cornes Technologies’ established market presence and customer relationships can introduce Mind Foundry’s underwater acoustic intelligence software to Japanese customers.
Mind Foundry contributes expertise and proven technology in AI and underwater acoustic intelligence, while Cornes Technologies brings deep knowledge of the Japanese market. This combination will enable Japanese customers to extract more value from underwater sensor data and build a clearer understanding of complex underwater environments.
Maritime operations generate increasing volumes of acoustic data and organisations face growing challenges in turning that information into timely, actionable intelligence. Mind Foundry’s technology works with existing, in-service sensors, as well as next-generation sensors and uncrewed aerial and underwater vehicles (UAVs and UUVs). Using advanced machine learning, it accelerates analysis, prioritises key threat signatures and provides explainable, near-real-time insights, reducing operator burden and supporting evidence-based decision-making for both experienced and newly trained users.
Initially focused on opportunities within Japan’s maritime and defence sectors, the agreement provides a foundation for the two companies to better understand customer requirements, explore commercial opportunities and develop a long-term, collaborative relationship.
“Japan is an important market for maritime innovation, and this agreement is the next step in the international development of Mind Foundry’s underwater intelligence capability. Cornes Technologies brings the local knowledge and customer relationships needed to connect our proven technology with Japanese customers. Together, we will identify priority requirements and build the right commercial opportunities,” said Lindsay Chadwick, CEO, Mind Foundry.
“Organisations across Japan’s maritime and defence sectors need to derive greater value from complex underwater sensor data. Mind Foundry’s expertise in AI-enabled acoustic intelligence complements Cornes Technologies’ understanding of the Japanese market and its customer needs. Through this agreement, we will bring these capabilities together to support customers across Japan,” said Tetsuo Takahashi, Director, Cornes Technologies.
