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JST GSC Initiative: International Research Program

JST GSC Initiative: International Research Program

Funds researchers at companies including startups doing R&D aimed at commercialization under JST's Global Startup Campus initiative.

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Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) administers the GSC Initiative International Research Program as a pilot activity under Japan's Cabinet Secretariat-led Global Startup Campus Initiative. The program funds research and development projects led by Venture Directors (VDs) with the explicit goal of commercialization. This is a research grant, not equity or a loan.

Award amounts and duration …

What this grant funds

Deep tech R&D aimed at commercialization — AI, robotics, biotech, climate tech, and adjacent fields as defined by the program's Venture Directors.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.Grant
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.jst.go.jp