From umami seasoning and amino acid science to biotechnology, nutrition, life science and information technology, the North American Research & Innovation Center facilitates the scientific and technological collaboration in the areas of seasoning, nutrition, biotechnology, chemicals and medicine. It supports the collaboration between the Ajinomoto Group companies and various organizations and businesses in North America and Europe through open innovation activities. NARIC also provides business incubation and startup networking, connecting the best and brightest researchers and executives with high-growth business development opportunities and alliances.