"Toyota Woven City" gets 12 new Inventors

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Woven by Toyota Inc. (WbyT) have announced the addition of 12 new Inventors to its "Toyota Woven City" project, a real-world test course for mobility in Susono City, Japan, which is set to be officially launched in September 2025.

Since unveiling the concept at CES 2020, the Toyota Woven City project has made consistent progress, with Phase 1 construction completed in October 2024 and final launch preparations now underway. During this period, the number of Inventors has also grown steadily. This includes Toyota Group companies, startups, enterprises, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

At Toyota Woven City, Inventors will be able to tap into Toyota's manufacturing expertise and WbyT's advanced software capabilities, using proprietary tools and services to co-create solutions to real-world human challenges. Innovations will be tested in collaboration with Weavers - residents and visitors to Toyota Woven City - who provide vital user feedback.

The 12 new Inventors include two non-Toyota Group companies and 10 Toyota Group companies. This second group of Inventors will join the first group - containing seven Inventors - announced in January 2025, bringing the total number of participating Inventors to 19.

Looking ahead, WbyT also plans to launch a dedicated Accelerator program to further expand the Toyota Woven City community. The program will invite startups, entrepreneurs, universities, and research institutions to apply for the opportunity to co-create their ideas in the city.