ブレインパッド
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What is ブレインパッド?
BrainPad provides data and AI utilization support from BrainPad Inc., part of the Fujitsu Group. It covers everything from theme exploration to analytics and algorithm development, building data platforms and in-house LLM environments, and talent development for in-housing. Pricing is not disclosed (individual quote). It has supported more than 1,000 companies across industries (official).
Business problems it solves
About "ブレインパッド"
What is BrainPad?
BrainPad is a data utilization partner that supports companies' data and AI use, from strategy through in-housing, with both analytics/AI development and SaaS products. It is run by BrainPad Inc., founded in 2004, which joined the Fujitsu Group in December 2025 and took its shares private in March 2026.
AI adoption support is offered as "Professional Services." The company says that "a team of experts uses analytics and engineering to provide end-to-end support, from strategy formulation and infrastructure building to talent development aimed at self-sufficiency (in-housing)." For generative AI, it offers the "Generative AI / LLM Starter Plan," which quickly sets up an in-house LLM environment, and its AI agent business is handled by the subsidiary BrainPad AAA Inc. The company is strong in business problems that draw on accumulated data science, such as demand forecasting and production planning optimization.
Engagement overview
How the engagement proceeds
BrainPad does not present a single company-wide flow; it shows the process for each menu. The implementation process of the "Generative AI / LLM Starter Plan," which covers in-house generative AI rollout, is as follows.
Infrastructure
- Review security policy
- Environment design and build, deploy a test UI
UI development
- Web UI requirements
- Web UI design and development
LLM app rollout
- Requirements and compliance design
- Output filtering, user authentication
Business expansion
- Prompt analysis, risk response
- Model accuracy improvement, roadmap
Source: BrainPad "Generative AI / LLM Starter Plan." It is designed to shorten the build period by using existing solutions and a chat UI as the base.
For companies that have not yet decided where to start, there is the "Data/AI Theme Exploration Program using Design Thinking." It is a three-day co-creation workshop run with INFOBAHN Inc.: Day 1 covers vision design, Day 2 issue/value design, and Day 3 theme design. The official page also shows how the workshop can lead into training or hands-on support for business implementation.
Service menu
01Strategy and planning
Support for deciding what to work on.
- Data/AI Theme Exploration Program — A design thinking co-creation workshop, with a support AI that assists the workshop
- Roadmaps and governance — Risk management and stronger compliance for large-scale generative AI use
02Development and system building
Analytics and algorithm development, plus building data platforms and LLM environments.
- Generative AI / LLM Starter Plan — An in-house LLM environment with six functions: chat, minutes generation, email drafting, internal information search, summarization and translation
- Smart Strategic Platform (SSP) — Presets essential functions to build a data platform at low cost in a short time
- Production planning and experimental design optimization — Semi-automated production scheduling, turning MI (materials informatics) into company-wide infrastructure
03Rollout and adoption (in-housing and talent development)
Support for building an organization that does not depend on outsiders.
- Data Talent Experience Service — Supports hiring through development and retention to build a self-sufficient data organization
- Practical AI and data training for management — Builds the decision-making skills to lead business transformation
- Data talent development — A training program running since 2013 (formerly the BrainPad education course)
04AI agents (group company)
An area handled by a subsidiary founded in March 2025.
- BrainPad AAA Inc. — Develops and provides AI agent services and consults on AI agent use
Pricing
Prices are not published for Professional Services, the Generative AI / LLM Starter Plan, the theme exploration program or training. They are not disclosed (individual quote) as of October 2026. The Starter Plan is described as delivering an in-house LLM environment "reasonably and quickly," but no reference price is given.
Track record and case studies
The official case page states that the company has supported data utilization for "more than 1,000 clients across industries." The theme exploration program page, however, says "support for more than 1,400 companies," so the figure differs within the official site (both checked in October 2026).
01Long-term data utilization support
Examples of continuous engagement.
- LY Corporation — Data utilization support for more than 10 years
- Resona Holdings — Capital and business alliance. Also provides an analytics organization assessment and launch support service jointly with Resona Bank
02Talent development and theme exploration
Support aimed at organizational self-sufficiency.
- Asahi Group Japan — A development program for "business analysts" who connect business and data analytics
- TEPCO Energy Partner — Explored themes through a design thinking co-creation workshop
- Imabari Yume Sports — Supported with the Data/AI Theme Exploration Program (announced September 2026)
03Generative AI and optimization
Development for specific business problems.
- ITOCHU Corporation — Jointly established a "Generative AI Research Lab" that supports business transformation and new business development with generative AI
- Food manufacturer A — Semi-automated production planning by combining AI optimization proposals with human adjustments
Who it suits and who it may not
Good fit
- Companies whose results depend on analytical accuracy, such as demand forecasting, production planning or marketing
- Companies that want one partner for everything from building a data platform to launching an analytics organization and in-housing
- Companies that want to set up a secure in-house generative AI environment quickly and identify use areas from usage logs
May not fit
- Companies that want a price estimate before inquiring (prices are not published)
- Companies that only want to install a tool cheaply (the official approach assumes hands-on, ongoing support)
FAQ
Q. How much does BrainPad's AI adoption support cost?
Prices are not published; quotes are individual. No reference prices, including for the Generative AI / LLM Starter Plan, are listed on the official site (as of October 2026).
Q. Can small and medium-sized businesses use it?
The company says it supports "companies representing their industries through startups," and no size requirement is stated. Published cases, however, are mainly large enterprises.
Q. Can development be outsourced as well?
Yes. Professional Services provide end-to-end support from strategy formulation and infrastructure building to talent development aimed at in-housing, including analytics, algorithm development and data platform building.
Q. Can I consult only about generative AI?
Yes. The "Generative AI / LLM Starter Plan" builds an in-house LLM environment, and after rollout it can be extended to prompt analysis, risk response, model accuracy improvement and roadmap planning. AI agents are also handled by the subsidiary BrainPad AAA.
The information on this page is based on what was published on the official website as of October 2026. Please check the official website for the latest pricing and details.
