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Moonshot Research and Development Program

Moonshot R&D Program — Open PM and Project-Team

Funds disruptive Japan-wide missions in science, society, and advanced technology.

The Moonshot Research and Development Program is Japan's high-risk, high-reward national R&D initiative targeting ambitious societal challenges with 2050 horizons, overseen by CSTI and the Cabinet Office. The programme is organised around 10 Moonshot Goals covering areas such as disease-free longevity, human-machine symbiosis, sustainable agriculture and food systems (Goal 5, managed by BRAIN), cl

10 goals including: cyber-physical society, disease-free longevity, human-machine collaboration, sustainable agriculture (Goal 5), clean energy, ocean exploration, AI-human symbiosis. Goals 1, 2, 3, 6 continuation confirmed November 2025.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www8.cao.go.jp