PRESTO(Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology) aims to promote fundamental research in the field where a strategic focus is placed, as a part of a system that induces innovations leading to social and economic revolution, and to generate new innovative technology that leads to the development of scientific technology and the creation of new industries.

In PRESTO, under the management of a Research Supervisor, JST promotes the independent research of individuals through advice form the Research Supervisor and Area Advisor, Providing a place for exchanges among various institutes and background researchers involved in the same fields of research.