June 12, 2023 Public Solicitation for R&D Proposals under FY2023 Startup and Budding Researchers Support
Commencement of a new startup support program using the results of the innovation program

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) will launch a new Startup and Budding Researchers Support Program in fiscal 2023 and begin public solicitation for research and development (R&D) proposals from Monday, June 19, 2023.

1. Overview

MIC will launch the Startup and Budding Researchers Support Program (hereafter referred to as the “Program”) in fiscal 2023, utilizing the results of the innovation program*, which has been implemented for about ten years. This initiative aims to cultivate next-generation industries to create and utilize cutting-edge ICT. The initiative will subsidize the R&D expenses of individuals and startups selected through public solicitation who aim to launch or expand their businesses through ICT-related research and development. In addition, the initiative will provide assistance leveraging a nationwide network of support organizations across various fields. The government and private sector will jointly provide end-to-end support, from research and development to commercialization.
Refer to the following website for detailed information on the public call for research and development proposals, submission methods, and informational meetings.

For fiscal 2023, Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute, Inc., the selected implementing organization, plans to collaborate with private companies and other stakeholders in startup support for its private-sector activities to invigorate the industry and promote a public-private initiative called the “ICT Startup League,” in conjunction with this project of MIC.

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  Program to support people who are willing to take on the challenges of unconventional and ambitious technical issues without fear of failure (implemented since fiscal 2014)

2. ICT Startup League Website

3. Period of submission for public solicitation of R&D proposals

Noon on Monday, June 19 through 6:00 pm on Monday, July 31, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)

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  The published materials are in Japanese only.