Kumamoto, Japan: innovation profile

Kumamoto is number 778 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 6. It is home to 6 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

R&D labs

Kumamoto Industrial Research Institute, Kumamoto Prefectural Agricultural Research Center, Kumamoto Prefectural Fisheries Research Center, Kumamoto Prefectural Institute of Public-Health and Environmental Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, National Institute for Minamata Disease.