Next-Generation Geothermal

Utilize geothermal energy for long-term baseload power

Quon Energy is a research project working to expand sustainable baseload power through next-generation geothermal development using well stimulation (EGS).

Milestones

News

大阪大学のロゴ

Media

Our work was featured by the Engineering Department at Osaka University

2026-07-06
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Media

Our work was featured in The Denki Shimbun (Energy & Electricity daily news)

2026-05-08
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Accelerator

Selected as one of the 18 companies for the Global South Co-Creation Program, supported by The Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2026-04-23
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Subsidy

Our joint proposal was selected for JOGMEC's Feasibility Study on Next-Generation Geothermal Technologies

2026-04-01
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Media

Our collaboration with Taiwan National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University was featured

2026-03-18
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Pitch

Pitched at TOKYO SUTEAM DEMO DAY 2026 and recieved a sponsorship award from Miraisozo Investments

2026-03-10
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Media

Our activities at Kyoto University × Mitsubishi Corporation Startup Catapult program was featured

2025-09-30
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Subsidy

Selected for Japan Science and Technology Agency's R&D support program, D-Global

2025-09-19
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Award

Selected as one of the 60 finalists from 1,500 teams for the 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

2025-08-08
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Council

Joined the Public-Private Council for Next-Generation Geothermal Development as a Council Member

2025-04-14
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Report

Submitted the completion report for the Ministry of the Environment's start-up R&D support program

2025-03-31
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Award

Nominated at Update Earth Nippon Innovation Award

2025-03-15
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Pitch

Awarded 3rd prize at Hakobune Startup Contest 3rd batch

2025-02-26
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Subsidy

Selected for EIR course supported by Policy Enterpreneur's Platform

2024-11-01
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Accelerator

Selected for J-StarX program sponsered by JETRO to support overseas expansion of deep tech startups

2024-10-22
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Pitch

Pitched at StartupGo!Go! 2024 and recieved 4 prizes from Kyushu Electric Power, NEDO, AWS, and Fukuoka Financial Group

2024-10-10
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Subsidy

Selected for Kyoto University's startup R&D support program, Startup Catapult

2024-09-27
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Subsidy

Selected for the Ministry of the Environment's start-up R&D support program

2024-08-26
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Pitch

Pitched at an event hosted by Climate Tech Japan

2024-08-02
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Accelerator

Selected for FoundX, which is a program supported by The University of Tokyo

2024-05-14
Technology

About

A hybrid of EGS (Enhanced Geothermal System) and conventional geothermal

We believe that conventional geothermal power is one of the most economically viable option, with considerable untapped potential for expansion. We are developing well stimulation technologies to make conventional geothermal power generation more efficient.

EGS Conventional Geothermal
Schematic diagram of geothermal power generation using well stimulation
Well stimulation concept
Team

Member

Ryota Nomura

Ryota Nomura

Business

Project Researcher at Osaka University. After researching remote sensing at The University of Tokyo, he led product development at UMITRON Inc. He founded Quon Energy in 2024.

Sho Ogata

Sho Ogata

Science

Associate Professor at Osaka University. With his expertize in subsurface rock simulation, he also leads simulation work for next-generation geothermal projects promoted by the Japanese government.

Kazuki Sawayama

Kazuki Sawayama

Science

Assistant Professor at Kyoto University. His specialty lies in geophysical exploration and rock physic modeling. He has received numerous awards at academic conferences.

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