Our Invitation to Inventors
Every Story Needs Inventors
In this city, there are inventors.
People who take ideas, technology, and objects
and synthesize them into something new.
The story of tomorrow begins
with the inventions you create today.
We look forward to creating with you.
A City-Wide Test Course
Co-Create in Our Living Lab
Woven City is a place where Inventors can work on revolutionizing mobility—not just human transportation, but also that of goods, information, and energy—to help create the new standard for the future.
The city is equipped to support Inventors throughout the development process, from conceptualization to verification.
Toyota Motor Company’s infrastructure allows for testing that can’t happen anywhere else, which makes it easier to ideate, innovate, and bring your ideas to life.
Kaizen: Continuous Improvement Through Feedback
Inventors don’t have to bother with complex procedures to recruit for demos or tests. Woven City has Weavers, residents and visitors who can try prototypes around the city in their daily lives.
Weavers are essential to the process of kaizen, or continuous improvement. They can provide data to help accelerate the development, verification, and ideation processes.
Woven City’s Four Areas
Phase 1
- Overview
- This part of Woven City comprises urban infrastructure, including residences, offices, and public facilities like shops and restaurants. There are also plazas, parking lots, roads, and traffic signals to conduct real-world testing and gather valuable feedback.Operations started in September, 2025.
- Site area
- About 47,000 m²
- Capacity
- About 300 total residents established over time
Phase 2
- Overview
- Much like Phase 1, this location is for demonstrations and experiments in a real urban environment. Land development and construction is currently underway to expand Phase 1.
- Site area
- About 52,000 m²
Inventor Garage
- Overview
- This R&D facility accelerates proof-of-concept testing and provides a collaborative space for Inventors to innovate. It includes a lab, prototyping and testing areas, and lodging. Partial operations are scheduled to start in 2026.
- Facility area
- About 20,000 m²
- Total floor area
- About 24,000 m²
- Facilities
- Lab area, prototyping and testing area, lodging area, and more
Inventor Field
- Overview
- The Inventor Field is a spacious area to conduct experiments. The first area to open will be the Trial Zone. Here, Inventors can test out technology and products under a range of diverse conditions, offering freedom and flexibility for an agile development cycle. Partial operations are scheduled to start in 2026.
- Site area
- About 16,000 m² (Trial Zone)
- Facilities
- Facilities: Demonstration facilities, parking area, public squares, and more
Why Choose Woven City?
Test. Ideate. Improve.
Woven City’s environment supports immediate testing for any project phase.
Test environment
The Inventor Garage and Inventor Field provide flexible environments for dedicated testing. Phase 1, where Weavers live, allows for testing with real-world urban infrastructure like roads and traffic signals.
Analytics
Specialized tools help collect and verify data. Feedback from Weavers supports the kaizen process.
Development support
The Inventor Garage is a manufacturing facility with offices, project rooms, and lodging. Toyota Group engineers are on-site to offer additional support.
Co-Create with Weavers
Weavers visiting and living in Woven City can test products and offer authentic insights throughout development.
Understanding needs
Get important insights and feedback during early planning with expert-led interviews with Weavers.
Real-life testing
Woven City’s private, urban environment allows for long-term field tests with Weavers that would be difficult to accomplish elsewhere.
Develop with Weavers
Engage in product planning, promotions, and other community events with Weavers in community spaces.
Connect and Collaborate with Inventors
At Woven City you can connect with passionate, like-minded, forward-thinking Inventors to exchange ideas and collaborate.
Make connections and build community
Join a community of diverse Inventors (including Toyota Group companies, participating firms, and researchers) to exchange ideas and build partnerships.
Cross-industry kakezan
Go beyond competition and industry boundaries. By combining technology and ideas, Woven City might be the birthplace of a new business that makes the world better.
On-Site Invention
Get an inside look at potential Inventor activities at Woven City.
Case 1
Bringing Ideas to Life for a Brighter Future
Case 2
Co-Creation: The Road to Launch
Invent with Us
If you’re ready to transform the future of mobility with proprietary technology, conduct end-to-end development in a unique living laboratory, or take your research to the next step, we want to hear from you. Take the first step to bringing your idea to life at Woven City and reach out to us for more information.
