Abstract
Science and technology (S&T) is the base of development in industry, region, country
and human society. How to use S&T for economic, societal, cultural development and creation of
innovation, and how to manage research and development (R&D) for national policy and corporate
management have become one of the most important issues. It is necessary to encourage creativity,
to promote effective research and efficient technology development and to form original system of
innovation in harmony with human, society and nature. For this purpose, the Japan Society for
Research Policy and Innovation Management investigate and theorize the essential properties of the
R&D process and improve them in the practical process. The society will address“ basic knowledge
system ”and“ accumulation of diverse practical knowledge ”broadly related to management of
society and economics and relevant policy based on R&D and Innovation.
