Misson

– To lay the foundations for reshaping Japan as a knowledge society
– To build a bridge between theory and practice

Domain

– Theoretical, empirical, and inter-disciplinary research concerning the social and economic activities involved in innovation

Organization

– To become a global hub in innovation research- To foster a creative environment for research that is not only focused on innovation, but is itself innovative

Value

– To exemplify the principles of equality and freedom in creativity