Aspiring to become an even stronger global contender, we pursue R&D that creates a stream of World's First and World's No. 1 products and services. With a network of Research and Development facilities around the world, Toshiba emphasizes the concentration of R&D investment in its growth businesses - total storage solutions, smart community, power electronics and electric vehicle applications, renewable energy, healthcare and fusion digital products and services - that underpin our ability to offer attractive products and services ahead of competitors and strengthen our overall competitiveness.This has resulted in over 12,000 patents across the world, many world-first products on the market and a number of invention awards over the years.