Mirai Institute is a company.
Key people at Mirai Institute.
Mirai Institute was founded by Jonathan Yaffe (Co-Founder).
Mirai Institute was founded by Jonathan Yaffe (Co-Founder).
Key people at Mirai Institute.
# Mirai Innovation Research Institute: High-Level Overview
Mirai Innovation Research Institute is a research and development organization located in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to commercializing emerging technologies across multiple domains.[1] The institute operates as a hybrid entity combining scientific research with business consulting and academic training, rather than functioning as a traditional investment firm or venture capital organization.
The organization's core mission centers on bringing innovation to life through development and research of cutting-edge technologies.[6] Mirai Innovation serves businesses seeking to leverage emerging technologies for competitive advantage, offering three primary service lines: R&D of emerging technology products and services, strategic consulting to enable business growth through technology adoption, and academic training programs focused on next-generation innovators.[1]
Mirai Innovation's research portfolio spans robotics, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, big data, virtual and augmented reality, bio-printing, nanotechnology, and space technologies.[1] The institute has developed specialized expertise in neuro-sensing technologies for EEG-based cognitive analysis,[5] with a notable commercial product called AURA—a biosignal monitoring technology designed for efficient and flexible health monitoring applications.[2][4]
The organization is staffed by scientific researchers, software and hardware developers, designers, innovators, strategy analysts, and business experts who collaborate on both research initiatives and client projects.[1]
Rather than investing in startups, Mirai Innovation operates as a research institute and technology consulting firm that works alongside companies from product concept through custom application development.[2] The institute also runs academic training programs, including a 12-week intensive program called MIRI conducted in Japan and an 8-week virtual program called EmFuTech that combines technical seminars, mentorship, and hands-on industry projects.[2]
This positions Mirai Innovation as an innovation enabler and technology development partner for established companies and emerging innovators, rather than as a venture capital or investment entity.