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.