Innovation Story
See examples of how we contribute to resolving various social issues with
unique R&D activities that focus on the functions of amino acids.
Innovation
Create a better Future for all human beings
through the Possibilities of Amino Acids
What We Pursue
Amino acids are essential for all living things on the planet. The Ajinomoto Group has been studying amino acids since its founding over 100 years ago. We pursue a wide range of possibilities through a unique scientific approach we call “AminoScience.”
CIO Message
Creating a future for human beings, society,
and our planet through innovation
Hiroshi Shiragami
Director, Representative Executive Officer & Executive Vice President
Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), and Supervision of Research and Development
“AminoScience” and the Four Growth Areas
We introduce “AminoScience”, which is the source of our value creation, and the future of Well-being for all human beings, our society, and our planet that we envison based on it.
Overview of Research
Learn about our research efforts including the R&D organizations and facilities that lead the business growth of the Ajinomoto Group, global network that enables us to share technology across the Group, open innovation platform for creating new value with our business partners, and the intellectual property that makes up our technological assets.
New Business Development Project
Learn about our internal entrepreneurship program. All employees who wish to start their own business are eligible, and a select few are chosen to turn their new business plans into reality.
A-Starters InternalEntrepreneurship Program
Research Papers
Learn about key research papers we have published in academic journals.
Research Papers