The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), whose history started with the Geological Survey of Japan, Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce established in 1882, has been conducting research and development for over 140 years to contribute to the country's development and the improvement of people’s lives.

Climate change and natural disasters, low birthrates and aging populations in developed countries, increasing severity in international affairs and economic security—these are some of the various problems being faced today not only in Japan, but also throughout the rest of the world. AIST’s mission is to create innovation through science and technology that will lead to solving these problems, and to contribute to strengthening Japan’s industrial competitiveness.

To achieve this mission, AIST advocates the national innovation ecosystem. As its core participant, it drives open innovation involving industry–academia–government and continuously creates innovation.

In order for this ecosystem to function, it is necessary not only to create innovative technologies but also to socially implement the technologies as products and services. In spring, 2023, AIST established AIST Solutions Co. in order to accelerate social implementation. By having a marketing function that AIST did not possess, research themes backcasting from social needs can be set, and results can be connected more efficiently to social implementation.

We, AIST and AIST Solutions together as the AIST Group, will further enhance our value and strive to be an organization that is sought after by society.

The AIST Vision is “Create the Future, Collaborate Together.” Under this vision, we will take on the challenge of creating the future with you.

We look forward to your understanding and continued support.

ISHIMURA Kazuhiko
President and CEO
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology