We retain approximately 120 researchers in a wide range of research fields centered on chemistry, such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, catalytic chemistry, electrochemistry, and chemical engineering, as well as molecular biology, biochemistry, solid-state physics, information, machinery, precision machinery, control, combustion, metal, resources, and environmental engineering. Most of them have corporate R&D experience. And approximately one-third of the researchers have a doctorate.

We occupy 6,200 m² of wet and dry laboratories in both Kyoto and Osaka, and own material synthesizing and prototyping apparatuses, various types of analyzing apparatuses, and evaluation and testing apparatuses required for research. We also cooperate with a wide range of partner companies and research organizations, which are equipped with a variety of appropriate facilities.

We enhance researchers to pursue original in-house research to create new technical "seeds" that can be proposed to our clients. We are also engaged in an exploratory research support program which cooperates mainly with universities in digging for the seeds of new technology ideas.

Over the 30 years since its founding, KRI has been contracted by over 2,000 corporate clients. Most clients are first-rank manufacturers that drive Japanese industry, with which KRI has established longstanding relationships of trust and from which KRI has been receiving orders for years. Their business categories include vehicles, chemicals, machinery & precision instruments, electrical equipment, steel & metal products, ceramics, electric power & gas, oil, food, and so on. Over 90% of these companies are listed on the prime section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.