Cabinet Office Japan — Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI) logo
Program

BRIDGE — Programs for Bridging the gap between R&D and the IDeal society and Generating Economic and social value

Funds the translation of Japanese research into practical value by connecting innovators with economic and social outcomes.

BRIDGE, short for Programs for Bridging the gap between R&D and the IDeal society and Generating Economic and social value, is a CSTI-owned Japanese funding route that moves STI promotion budget through ministries. Its purpose is to translate research results, especially from SIP, into commercial and social use, with priorities that include commercialization, startup creation, and young researcher

AIBiotechClimate TechEnergy TechAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsMedtechRobotics
Max award
Realistic median
Success rate
Decision time

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www8.cao.go.jp