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Japan-UK Joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

Collaborative UK-Japan research in advanced connectivity technologies.

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This partnership programme supports internationally competitive collaborative research projects between Japan and the UK in Advanced Connectivity Technologies.

Applications must involve researchers from both Japan and the UK. UK applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding, and Japanese applicants must be eligible for NICT funding.

Research must be within one…

Applications related to one or more of the following scope areas are encouraged and submissions should be limited to these areas: the integration of AI in digital networks; non-terrestrial networks; and advanced optics/photonics.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.6 Oct 2026
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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£3.4M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-196141Source: www.ukri.org