Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd. (UMI) is a venture capital firm established in October 2015, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. UMI specializes in equity investments within the chemical and material science sectors, aiming to strengthen Japan's technological capabilities and foster an industry structure that can compete globally.

The firm provides a platform for creating new businesses by connecting chemical and material companies with a broad range of other user industries. UMI's investment approach focuses on identifying exceptional technologies and technologists, offering appropriate equity investment and management support, and ensuring the sustainability of new businesses through IPOs and M&As. The firm emphasizes collaborations with large corporations and extensive partnerships that transcend industry boundaries to promote innovation and growth.

UMI's team comprises professionals with extensive experience in the material and chemical industries, including representatives from Toyota Tsusho Corp., Ajinomoto Co., Inc., and Nitto Denko Corporation. The firm has established several investment funds, such as UMI I, II, and III Investment Limited Partnerships, with total commitments of 10.01 billion JPY, 9.51 billion JPY, and 10.01 billion JPY, respectively. UMI has also formed strategic partnerships with organizations like Expo City Dubai and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to empower innovative startups and promote technological progress.