National Institute of Genetics

NIG is a specialized national research institute and inter-university research hub within Japan’s Research Organization of Information and Systems, with a focused, infrastructure-rich character. Its DNA Data Bank of Japan, high-performance computing, genome-analysis capabilities, and curated genetic resources are available through shared infrastructure and external-use services. Fee-based facility access, technical guidance, and collaborative research programs give companies practical entry points to institute expertise, data, biological resources, and experimental capabilities. Research is supported primarily by MEXT and JSPS competitive funding, supplemented by industry-academia collaboration and donations. A dedicated research and innovation function supports IP, joint and contract research, technology transfer, and commercialization.