| Four R&D policies |
Initiatives |
| 1 |
Trinity of strategies (business strategies, intellectual property strategies, and R&D strategies) to promote R&D |
We hold tripartite discussions among the business divisions, Intellectual Property Department, and research laboratories on issues and solutions relating to R&D. |
| 2 |
Promotion of R&D in line with business policies |
We are conducting R&D to solve social and customer challenges, particularly in our priority fields of super absorbent polymers, the environment, energy, and electronic materials. |
| 3 |
Creation of new products and technologies that leads to the next generation of businesses |
In the four priority fields mentioned above, we identify the businesses we should address in the medium and long term. Following the formulation of business strategies and technology strategies aligned with the identified businesses, we work on the creation of new products and new technologies. |
| 4 |
Reinforcement of our R&D capabilities |
We are striving to enhance our R&D skills, evaluation and analysis techniques, and production technologies in the chemical industry. Additionally, we are working on improving the efficiency and speed of our R&D by utilizing Materials Informatics (MI). |
