Vision
Our Vision
Change the world with materials and chemistryCreate and financially support the growth of businesses that solve challenges in society with the power of materials and chemistry.
Our Mission
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- CreateDevelop and deploy talent and
technology to address social challenges - Nurture unique technologies and talent, and go beyond trials and testing to deliver results to society.
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- ConnectConnect diverse knowledge,
capital, and people - Connect corporations, universities, research institutes, public agencies, investors, and innovators to accelerate collaboration.
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- ContinueSupport systems that embed
innovation in society - Emphasize business continuity, and connect to next-generation talent.
Values
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- Identify the essential
- Discern the core of each challenge, and deploy the necessary resources.
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- Evaluate and communicate with integrity
- Assess impact, and share results transparently.
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- Make judgements and take action
- Move forward even through uncertainty, and learn through execution.
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- Take on challenges and collaborate
- Continue to take on challenges together with diverse partners, and create new value through collaboration.
About UMI
UMI Group
Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd.
- Specializing in materials and chemistry, we generate new business opportunities that help solve global challenges and fuel growth through financial expertise.
UMI Value Engine Co., Ltd.
- We monitor and support our portfolio startups. Leveraging the expertise gained from PMI, we provide external support services for small and mid-sized companies in the materials and chemical industry.
UMI Strategy & Finance Co., Ltd.
- We provide financial advisory services—focused on strategy and finance—to support companies during key growth stages and critical transitions.
Origin and Meaning of UMI
UMI stands for Universal Materials Incubator.
“Universal”expresses our desire to spread technologies with universal value across the world,
“Materials”refers to our specialism in the materials and chemical sectors,
“Incubator”represents a space for nurturing new business and technology.
UMI is also the Japanese word for “ocean”.
The ocean is a vast entity that connects all things and creates openness.
At UMI, we aim to produce a sustainable flow toward solving social challenges by connecting people and technology.
This philosophy is embedded in our name.
In addition, our name is a symbol that embodies our Vision, Mission, and Values.
Our stance of taking immediate action toward the future, our desire to solve challenges with the power of materials and chemistry,
our mission to nurture and connect people and technology and continually take on challenges,
and our values of placing importance on innovation and integrity.
The name UMI expresses all of these aspects.
Meaning of Our Logo
“U” = The Vast Ocean
The U-shape, a curve open on both ends, expresses a vast capacity and broad-mindedness.
This symbolizes the ocean’s role of encompassing all things and connecting the world.
“M” = A Place to Go Home to
The M-shape, two mountain peaks standing in line, evokes the image of a roofed house or a stable base.
This represents a secure “home ground” for innovators and technologies to return to.
“i” = People
i, composed of a single vertical line with a dot above it, expresses the human form.
This signifies that people are at the heart of UMI.
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