MUFG Forms An Alliance With Peachtree Corners And Curiosity Lab

The alliance strengthens an international innovation pipeline through smart city

collaboration and real-world technology deployment.

NEW YORK, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the 10 largest global financial groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Curiosity Lab. The alliance will focus on exploring and advancing smart city systems through research, development, demonstration and deployment of next generation use cases from all over the world.

The agreement formalizes a relationship between Peachtree Corners, Curiosity Lab and MUFG. It establishes a collaborative framework to support innovative solutions in transportation and smart city technology while fueling economic development in Peachtree Corners.

MUFG is the first Japanese partner for Curiosity Lab. It believes the collaboration will further enhance MUFG's presence in the Southeastern U.S. while also promoting the business development of Japanese companies.  

MUFG's global reach and regional office in Atlanta will help connect clients with real-world testing and smart infrastructure access, enhancing Curiosity Lab's role as a launch pad for U.S. and international innovation.

"MUFG and Curiosity Lab share a dedication to innovation and infrastructure" said Yutaka Fujishiro, Regional Head of Japanese Corporate Banking. "We're proud to expand our collaboration to advance connected urban development."

About MUFG and MUFG Americas

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 140,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to be "the world's most trusted financial group" through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.

MUFG's Americas operations, including its offices in the U.S., Latin America, and Canada, are primarily organized under MUFG Bank, Ltd. and subsidiaries, and are focused on Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Japanese Corporate Banking, and Global Markets. MUFG is one of the largest internationally headquartered financial institutions in the Americas. For locations, banking capabilities and services, career opportunities, and more, visit www.mufgamericas.com.

Media Contact:

Alicia Faugier

afaugier@us.mufg.jp

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