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Moonshot Research and Development Program

Funds high-impact Japanese initiatives pursuing bold health and societal goals through long-term mission work.

The Moonshot Research and Development Program is CSTI’s flagship high-risk, high-reward initiative in Japan. It targets 10 societal goals with a 2050 horizon and runs through partner agencies including JST, NEDO, AMED, and BRAIN, which each manage the calls for the goals they own.

The program covers areas such as super-smart cities, disease-free longevity, human augmentation, sustainable agricult

AerospaceAgritechAIBiotechEnergy TechFood TechMedtechNeurotechRoboticsSpace

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

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