January 10, 2023 Solicitation of Proposals for Information and Communications Technology R&D (R&D of ICT Priority Technology)

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will make a solicitation for proposals for new research and development (R&D) of information and communications technologies from Tuesday, January 10, through Friday, February 10, 2023.

1. Solicitation period

From Tuesday, January 10, 2023, and no later than 2:00 pm on Friday, February 10, 2023

2. R&D themes

MIC invites research proposals for the following R&D themes.

3. Method of application

1. 1.
   Prepare a written proposal following the guidelines for preparing written proposals.
2. 2.
   Make an online application by entering application information through the Cross-ministerial Research and Development Management System (called "e-Rad" for short). (Complete all application operations on the system by 2:00 pm on Friday, February 10, 2023.)

4. Selection of contractor candidate

External experts and specialists will evaluate proposals submitted following MIC's Guidelines for the Evaluation of Information and Communications Research (6th Edition). Based on the evaluation results, MIC will select the implementing organizations.
The implementing organization will conclude a consignment contract with MIC to conduct this R&D.
If no proposals meeting the requirements are submitted, MIC will again solicit proposals.

5. Contact

For inquiries regarding the call for proposals, contact the following offices.

For inquiries regarding the proposal guidelines

Technology Section, Technology Policy Division, Global Strategy Bureau
Tel: 03-5253-5727
E-mail: ict-rd-koubo_atmark_soumu.go.jp

For inquiries regarding the content of the basic plan

In charge of Fundamental Research, Research and Development Office, Technology Policy Division, Global Strategy Bureau
Tel: 03-5253-5730
E-mail: ict-rd-koubo_atmark_soumu.go.jp (To prevent spam, @ is expressed as "_atmark_.")

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