In order to accelerate the delivery of solutions that address the rapidly changing external environment and diverse social needs, Advanced Research Laboratory for Fundamental Technologies was established in April 2026 by integrating three laboratories (Advanced Materials Development Laboratory, Bioscience Research Laboratory and Environmental Health Science Laboratory), all of which have contributed to the development of core technologies supporting the company’s business growth.
The laboratory aims to deepen technological synergies such as the fusion of chemistry and bioscience by bringing together advanced expertise in organic and bio synthesis, analysis and evaluation, microbial engineering, and safety assessment, as well as extensive experience in the creation of high-performance materials and basic and applied research on ES and iPS cells. Through these efforts, we are committed to strengthening our business foundation and creating new value and accelerating innovation to meet evolving societal demands.

Sumitomo Chemical has accumulated a wide range of advanced technologies over many years through research and development of dyes, pharmaceuticals, crop protection, polymer materials such as synthetic resins and rubbers as well as metallic and ceramic materials. These technologies encompass catalysts, organic and polymer materials, inorganic materials, as well as design, synthesis, and processing for devices.
In addition, we are actively promoting the research, development, and application of fundamental technologies, including materials informatics, structural analysis, and computational science that support company-wide development of functional materials. By further advancing and integrating these technologies, we drive exploratory research and development of materials and technologies that form the foundation for new business creation and diverse solution development.

We have developed omics technologies for comprehensive analyses of biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites, as well as bioinformatics technologies that extract valuable insights from vast amounts of data. Leveraging these core technologies, we are driving the development of new solutions, including Biondo^TM, the digital platform to unlock new value in natural materials, and paraprobiotics that help improve physiological functions in livestock animals.
We are also promoting the development of industrial application technologies such as the production of valuable substances and advanced wastewater treatment by harnessing the diverse functions of microorganisms, with the aim of achieving eco-friendly and sustainable manufacturing.

We evaluate the possible impacts of chemical substances on human health and the environment using the latest scientific knowledge as well as state-of-the-art technologies. To assess the safety of numerous chemicals promptly and precisely, we develop predictive technologies for toxicokinetics and mechanism-based toxicity prediction for human health. We also predict environmental behavior by utilizing high-precision data from field measurements and computer simulations. These technologies are applied to the efficient safety assessment of our products.