| 1986 | BRAIN established in Tokyo and starts its research promotion programs (investment and financing) for private sectors |
| 1996 | Fundamental research programs (commissioning research projects) initiated |
| 2003 | Incorporated into Agriculture Research Organization (ARO) |
| 2006 | Incorporated into National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) |
| 2011 | Tokyo office closed and relocated and integrated into Saitama City office |
| 2016 | Restructured as an agency specifically responsible for research funding in the NARO organization |
| 2018 | Relocated to Kawasaki City |
