
Imagining What Comes Next
Our industry-leading manufacturing, processing, and R&D capabilities allow us to design solutions that positively impact innovative businesses from biotech to artificial intelligence (AI) and additive manufacturing.
Innovating the NAGASE Way: 190 Years of Knowledge Driving R&D Excellence
With over 190 years of experience, the NAGASE Group has grown into a trusted global partner—combining trading expertise with cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D across a wide array of industries. Our strength lies in turning innovation into real-world value.
By understanding the shifting needs of society and business, we develop smart solutions and advanced materials that help industries move forward with purpose and confidence.

Our History of Innovation
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We Are in the Business of Innovation
We drive innovation by bridging research and real-world application. Leveraging our global R&D infrastructure and partner network, we identify new opportunities and transform them into tangible value.
Fundamental Research
From a macro perspective, we aim to create research themes that contribute to social issues. We are engaged in the development of environmentally-friendly material production technologies utilizing genetic engineering, enzyme engineering, metabolic engineering, and bioinformatics. We also possess numerous proprietary technologies.
Learn more hereWe have a platform for innovative material development in fields such as resins, specializing in formulation development and manufacturing process development tailored to meet customer needs.
Learn MoreApplied Research
Our application lab is committed to tackling various challenges alongside our clients. We engage in recipe development based on customer requests, explore and propose new solutions, analyze sugar composition and functional ingredients, and provide support for the registration of functional foods.
Welcome to Nagase Application Workshop, where we specialize in the testing and evaluation of plastics and coating materials. We collaborate with our clients to develop innovative compounds, molded products, and coatings. Our expertise also extends to comprehensive raw material analysis for a wide range of plastics and coatings, as well as final product formulation development.
Learn more hereBusiness Development
The Future Co-Creation Office was established in April 2017 with the aim of driving innovation within the NAGASE Group and creating new value to lay the foundation for future business. As of the 2023 fiscal year, it has taken over new business initiatives in the medical and energy sectors that were being developed by its divisions.
Learn more hereNAGASE offers comprehensive support in the biotechnology sector, from research and development to manufacturing, application development, and commercialization. Leveraging our unique biotechnological expertise and manufacturing know-how, we collaborate with our clients to foster the creation of sustainable business ventures.
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