We support outstanding research themes that “joint research organizations” that consisting of local small and medium-sized enterprises and universities use their research seeds to develop innovative products and manufacturing technologies for practical application and commercialization in the form of research commissions.

Overview of the system

Business Contents

Research conducted jointly by universities and companies on R&D topic that link achievements of basic researc held by universities with the technological needs of companies.

Period of open call

Early February to mid-March

Announcement time of adoption

Mid May

Number of adoption

About 2 cases

Commissioned expenses

Annual amount of 6 million yen or less

Project period

2 years (with annual evaluation)

Proposer

Universities, etc. + Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Latest information on Challenge R&D Project for Industry-Academia Group

The research and development topics to be implemented in the FY2026 "Industry-Academia Collaborative Creation Challenge Research and Development Project (Joint Research Type)" have been decided.

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The research and development topics to be implemented in the FY2025 "Industry-Academia Collaborative Creation Challenge Research and Development Project (Joint Research Type)" have been decided.

The following research and development projects will be carried out in the 2025 "Industry-Academia Collaborative Creation Challenge...

May 15, 2025