March 31, 2008

Proposals Invited on Special Ubiquitous Zone Projects

With a view to promote the Special Ubiquitous Zones Project to enhance the international competitiveness of Japan's ICT industry, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications invites proposals on the first-decided projects.

Target projects of the proposal invitation
Proposals are invited on the seven projects that were selected on January 25 to receive budgetary support.
One proposal will be selected per project, in principle.
Proposals for ubiquitous zone projects that were subsequently decided will be invited as soon as necessary preparations are completed.

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