RIKEN Innovation is established
as a wholly owned subsidiary of RIKEN.

GREETING

GREETING

Message from our President

From the moment humans first used tools, our civilization has evolved, along with the development of science and technology.

Many diseases that were considered incurable 100 years ago are now curable, and our lifestyles and business styles have changed dramatically with the development of computers and cell phones. However, even in this age of advanced science and technology, the world faces many challenges. We see many problems arising from the rise of new technologies. At RIKEN Innovation we put society first. We are committed to using cutting-edge science and technology to create a brighter society in the future.

We would be grateful for your support in this endeavor.

YAMAMOTO Takafumi
President and CEO

COMPANY PROFILE

COMPANY PROFILE

Company Name

RIKEN Innovation Co., Ltd.

Founded

December 1, 2019

Location

【Head office】 
 2-1, Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198 Japan
【Kobe Office】
 N605-1, Integrated Innovation Building, RIKEN Kobe Campus,
 6-7-1 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan

Capital

90 million yen
(Wholly owned subsidiary of RIKEN)

Board of management

President and CEO: YAMAMOTO Takafumi (RIKEN Deputy Executive Vice President)
Deputy President: MATSUSHITA Takehiko (RIKEN Deputy Executive Vice President)
Executive Director: YOSHIDA Shigemi
Executive Director: FUKUI Toshihide (RIKEN Executive Vice President)

About us

RIKEN Innovation was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of RIKEN to spearhead industrial collaboration and innovative projects. As a strategic partner dedicated to the practical application of RIKEN’s diverse and high-quality research outcomes, we aim to foster a cycle of mutual growth between RIKEN and society, ultimately contributing to the sustainable development of society.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Vision

Creating the future with science and technology!

Mission

Our aim is to serve the role of producer for the implementation of RIKEN’s research results to benefit society.
To this end, we support real-world application of a vast range of scientific research by aiding researchers wishing to commercialize inventions, by actively making proposals to industry, and by serving as an agent to promote commercialization.

HISTORY

HISTORY

December 2018

Act on Improving the Capacity, and the Efficient Promotion of Research and Development through Promotion of Research and Development System Reform was enacted

January 2019

Act on Improving the Capacity, and the Efficient Promotion of Research and Development through Promotion of Research and Development System Reform took effect

September 2019

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) approved application

RIKEN Innovation Co., Ltd. established

December 2019

RIKEN Innovation Co., Ltd. founded

June 2024

Company Name Changed to RIKEN Innovation Co., Ltd.

Location

Location

Headquarters

2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198 Japan
Tel: +81-(0)48-235-9308

From Wako-shi Station
(served by Tobu Tojo Line, Metro Yurakucho Line and Metro Fukutoshin Line)

15 minutes by foot

10 minutes by bus (Take Seibu bus no. 39 for Oizumi Gakuin and get off at Hirosawa bus stop)

10 minutes by taxi

ACCESS

ACCESS