June 27, 2025 Public Solicitation for Organizations to Implement the Regional Collaboration (Face-to-Face) Type of the “Project on Digital Utilization Support” (hereinafter referred to as the "Support Promotion Project") under the FY2024 Supplementary Budget

　The MIC publicly solicited proposals on research on bio-electromagnetic environment and evaluation technologies related to radio wave safety to be conducted in FY2025. Based on the results of the external evaluation of the proposals, we have now selected one.

1. Purpose of the project

　To alleviate concerns about digital utilization among elderly people, the “Project on Digital Utilization Support” holds seminars to provide advice and consultation on online administrative procedures using smartphones. The project aims to eliminate the digital divide, thereby creating a society in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of digitalization.
　The MIC accepted applications for the implementing entities of the Support Promotion Project through Deloitte Tohmatsu Telework Center Co., Ltd., the subsidized entity (hereinafter referred to as the "Executive Organization"). The application period was from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025.

2. Results of the adoption

　As a result of the public solicitation, a total of 262 applications were received for the regional collaboration (face-to-face) type. Based on the results of the evaluation conducted by a committee of external experts established under the Executive Organization, one application was selected for adoption.