The Japan Institute of Energy promotes activities with a focus on the following areas, under the collaboration of industry, academia, and government. We aim to "promote the advancement of science and technology related to energy, thereby contributing to the development of industry and academia in Japan, as well as to the improvement of the quality of life for its citizens." We actively engage in cross-sectoral activities by inviting participants from industry, academia, government, and other sectors for each research theme, and facilitates investigation of common issues in research and technological development, as well as the exchange of information and opinions.