Mission

RIKEN’s mission is to support excellent research in science and technology in order to contribute the technological and economic development of the Japanese society and the quality of life of the Japanese people.

RIKEN is committed to widely disseminating the results of the scientific research and technological developments carried out within its many institutes and labs.

RIKEN’s mission can be summarized in 4 main points:

1. To foster research of the highest quality and open up new fields of research through collaboration and integration.
2.To develop and maintain advanced, large-scale research infrastructure for the scientific community and promote its shared use.
3.To pioneer innovative programs to support cutting-edge research and the training of young researchers.
4.To return the results of research to society, improve people’s lives and contribute to culture and education.