Ajinomoto Group Innovation Strategy Hub

Our Mission

As the innovation hub of the Ajinomoto Group’s North American division, we are committed to driving accelerated growth in our key target areas by collaborating with internal teams, local communities, and external partners.

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Our Focus Areas

Information & Communications Technology

We contribute to creating a smarter society through the development of advanced semiconductors and other technologies.

Healthcare

We aim to extend people’s lives by pioneering the science of wellbeing, advancing medical treatment and prevention.

Food & Wellness

We help the world eat well and live well with our sodium reduction and flavor-enhancement solutions to improve nutrition without sacrificing taste.

Green Technology

We commit to a sustainable society and bright future by reducing our environmental impact worldwide.

Our Locations

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Our Innovation Strategy Development (ISD) team identifies growth opportunities for the Ajinomoto Group through partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and new commercialization opportunities.

Columbus, Ohio

Our team works closely with our research and development partners to identify new areas of opportunity with a focus on healthcare.

Itasca, Illinois

Serves as the North American hub for strategic direction of our core business, facilitating the connections between innovation and business operations.

Silicon Valley, California

This location includes our Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) team and supports innovation by providing equity investments, fostering targeted strategic partnerships, and sponsoring startups.