Environment

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Numbers

MI-6 in numbers

Diversity

Diversity

We respect each member's individual experience and expertise, and embrace diverse perspectives. We believe that an environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of gender, age or background, leads to better ideas and new possibilities.

  • Nationality

    Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Central Europe, Thailand, India, Bangladesh, Mexico, South Korea, El Salvador, Peru
  • Background (career)

    Basic Research 8.8%, Product Development 20.9%, Sales 16.5%, Business Development 6.6%, Consulting 7.7%, Corporate 5.5%, Software Engineer 14.3%, Data Scientist 9.9%, Other 9.8%
  • Background (field of study)

    Chemistry and Materials 37.4%, Natural Sciences 16.0%, Information Science 9.3%, Engineering 18.7%, Social Sciences 4.0%, Humanities 1.3%, Other 13.3%
*As of 2025
Work

Ease of working

Members based all across the country work fully remotely. We've created a flexible way of working that lets everyone perform at their best while valuing their lifestyle and time with family. Being able to balance work with childcare, and having a wide choice of working hours and locations, are also important factors that support ease of working.

  • Childcare leave take-up rate

    2024: 85.7%, 2025: 100%
  • Proportion of team members raising children

    38.7%
  • Location

    Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto 67.8%, Hokuriku 1.6%, Chubu 4.8%, Kansai 16.2%, Chugoku 4.8%, Shikoku, Kyushu 3.2%, Okinawa 1.6%
*As of 2025
Communication

Communication

Everyday communication is what underpins close collaboration within and across teams. Through casual exchanges on Slack, regular one-on-ones and offsite meetings, we nurture a flat, open culture.

  • Offsite meetings

    7.8 times a month *Monthly average, January to June 2025
  • Slack posts

    994 a day *Daily average, June 2024 to May 2025
  • 1on1

    288.5 times a month *Monthly average, June 2024 to May 2025
*As of 2025
Clients

MI-6's clients

Our clients are companies and research institutions involved in R&D, primarily in the materials industry. Regardless of company size or sector, we build long-standing, deep relationships as partners who tackle challenges together.

  • Number of client companies

    250+ companies
  • Average client founding year

    1926: we support the transformation of 100-year-old companies.
  • Industry

    Materials and Chemicals 48.9%, Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals 11.5%, Construction and Building Materials 10.4%, Automotive and Transport Equipment 10.4%, Electrical and Precision Equipment 7.3%, IT, Communications and Other Services 4.5%, Machinery 3.1%, Pharmaceuticals 3.1%, Energy Resources 1%
*As of 2025

Benefits

Benefits

Special leave

Special leave on joining, summer leave, childcare-support leave and more

Comprehensive social insurance coverage

Member of the Kanto IT Software
Health Insurance Society

Remote-working
allowance

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