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Objectives of the program

Research Complex program supports the construction of a mechanism producing continuous scientific and technological innovations in the regions where universities, research institutes and companies are strategically integrated. This program has started in 2015, and JST will support it for up to 5 years.

Contents of the program

An outline of the program is as follows:

(1) Use of aid

JST will provide support activity for five tools that prompt growth and development of the Research Complex,

  • (Ⅰ) collaboration of research and development in different fields
  • (Ⅱ) support for starting business
  • (Ⅲ) sharing of the most advanced research equipment
  • (Ⅳ) producing talented persons with worldwide attention
  • (Ⅴ) establishment of the excellent management system to promote the program

(2) Organization eligible for receiving aid

University / Public research institute / Foundation with which the prefecture or ordinance-designated city participates for its operation and establishment.

The adopted corporation and JST will sign a consignment contract, and they will promote the program.

(3) Support period

Five years, in principle (from the date of signing the contract to March 2020)

(4) Amount of financial support

Maximum 700 million Japanese yen/site annually.

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No. Name of Research Complex local government Name of core organization
1 Compass to Healthy Life Research Complex Program Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture National Research Institute RIKEN
2 Wellbeing Research Campus:Creating new values through technological and social innovation Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Ota City Keio University
3 Global Research-Complex to create “meta-comfort” smart society by i-Brain x ICT. Kyoto Prefecture Public Foundation of Kansai Research Institute