July 11, 2025 Results of Public Solicitation for R&D Proposals under the FY2025 "Start-up and Budding Researchers Support Program" (hereinafter referred to as the "Support Program")

　We are pleased to announce that 62 R&D proposals were selected under the Support Program.

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1. Results of public solicitation

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is implementing the Support Program to support startups in the ICT field.
　We solicited R&D proposals under the Support Program from Monday, February 3, 2025, to Monday, March 31, 2025, and received 310 applications.
　The screening was conducted by external experts and external specialists nominated by Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC, the implementing agency for FY2025. Through this process, 62 R&D proposals were selected.
　After carrying out the predetermined procedures for selected candidates, we will provide them with end-to-end support, aiming to assist their R&D efforts in the ICT field and help them secure investment for commercialization. This support will be seamless and consistent, covering all stages from initial R&D to commercialization.
　Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the "ICT Startup League," a public-private partnership initiative. For more information on the ICT Startup League, please visit the following website:

　Web site for ICT Startup League