JANCTION Global Official Account (@JANCTION_Global): JANCTION Wins Sony Financial Ventures Award at FIN/SUM 2026 "IMPACT PITCH"

JANCTION Wins Sony Financial Ventures Award at FIN/SUM 2026 "IMPACT PITCH" Showcasing initiatives centered on the decentralized GPU cloud “GPU POOL” and the parallel rendering infrastructure “GPX . LINK” JasmyLab Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Harada; Project: JANCTION; hereinafter “the Company”) is pleased to announce that its project “JANCTION” received the Sony Financial Ventures Award at the startup competition “IMPACT PITCH” held during FIN/SUM 2026, one of Japan’s largest fintech events. At the event, the Company presented its initiatives centered on the decentralized GPU cloud “JANCTION GPU POOL” and the parallel rendering infrastructure “GPX . LINK.” These initiatives address the growing shortage of computational resources in the AI era by creating an environment where computing power can be accessed whenever and wherever it is needed, while also exploring the potential for next-generation infrastructure. About the “IMPACT PITCH” Startup Competition at FIN/SUM 2026 FIN/SUM is one of Japan’s largest fintech events, co-hosted by Nikkei Inc. and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA). The event brings together financial institutions, startups, technology companies, investors, and government stakeholders to discuss and showcase the future of financial services. “IMPACT PITCH” is a program within FIN/SUM where startups present solutions that leverage fintech to address social challenges and create new industrial structures. Projects are evaluated based on innovation, social impact, growth potential, and feasibility. JANCTION received the Sony Financial Ventures Award for presenting a decentralized approach to GPU utilization, offering a new option for accessing computational resources in the AI era. Overview of the Presentation With the rapid expansion of generative AI, the importance of GPUs has increased significantly across fields such as research and development, product development, and 3DCG production. However, many companies and creators face challenges in securing sufficient computational resources when needed due to GPU supply shortages, rising costs, and fluctuating demand. To address these challenges, the Company is developing an environment that enables more flexible access to computational resources by utilizing distributed GPU resources secured and operated across multiple locations. Key Initiatives Presented JANCTION GPU POOL (Decentralized GPU Cloud) JANCTION GPU POOL is a cloud-based GPU infrastructure that aggregates distributed GPU resources and provides them on demand according to various use cases.By enabling users to access the necessary computing power whenever needed, the platform helps reduce capital expenditure and operational burdens, while supporting research and development activities. GPX . LINK (Parallel Rendering Infrastructure) GPX . LINK focuses on the rendering bottlenecks often encountered in 3DCG and video production workflows. By leveraging parallel processing across distributed GPU resources, the platform aims to improve production efficiency and reduce rendering wait times. Enhancing Transparency in Task Execution To improve transparency and reliability when executing GPU tasks in distributed environments, the Company is also exploring mechanisms to manage and verify execution records using blockchain technology. Some of the initiatives described above are currently under development or consideration. Representative Director Comment “We are deeply honored to receive the Sony Financial Ventures Award at the FIN/SUM 2026 IMPACT PITCH. Through initiatives such as the decentralized GPU cloud GPU POOL and the parallel rendering infrastructure GPX . LINK, JANCTION aims to make access to computational resources in the AI era more open and accessible. Encouraged by this recognition, we will continue advancing both technological development and real-world implementation to deliver valuable infrastructure to companies, research institutions, and creators.” Hiroshi Harada Representative Director, JasmyLab Inc. About JANCTION JANCTION is a project designed to provide computational resources required for the development and operation of generative AI, supporting research institutions, startups, and product development teams. Through the decentralized GPU cloud JANCTION GPU Pool, the project offers easier access to high-performance GPUs, helping improve the quality of generative AI products and optimize development costs. JANCTION is also developing GPX . LINK, a service that enables high-load processing such as rendering to be executed more efficiently by distributing tasks across GPU nodes. In addition, the project is working on surrounding infrastructure, including the development and operation of its own blockchain to support accurate and traceable data input and privacy protection. Company Information Company Name: JasmyLab Inc. Address: 11F, 1–2–3 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107–0061, Japan Established: June 1, 2023 CEO: Hiroshi Harada Business: Development and operation of distributed GPU infrastructure, blockchain research and development, Web3 consulting Contact JasmyLab Inc. 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