The research and development carried out at KPRI can be classified into three sub themes as below.

Sub theme 1, "Developing the World's Fastest Plastic Optical Fiber" and sub theme 2, "Developing Photonics Polymer for High Resolution, Large-Size Display" are both positioned as "Photonics Polymer Core Technology Development" based upon master patent technology developed by the Koike Laboratory. The objective of these subthemes is the practical application of frontier research, through comprehensive R&D ranging from molecular design to co-extrusion process.

Sub theme 3, "Creating Face-to-Face Communications System", is an extension of sub themes 1 and 2, and works to apply their research findings to our everyday lives. The scope of this mission includes the establishment of implementing technology, standardization for commercialization, and society needs, etc.  System Design Management methods will be employed to overcome any obstacles we face, as we strive to give back to society by enriching lives, and fostering new industry development through the integration of our research.

In the final stage of our program, we will build the GIGA House demonstration home, and establish an environment that directly exhibits the results of our R&D.  Here, by connecting with various outside posts via our network, all visitors can experience for themselves our face-to-face communication. We intend to keep the GIGA House in place even after this program ceases, in order to maintain an environment for further cultivation of various new services.