About

The Center for Research and Development Strategy (CRDS) was established in 2003 as an affiliated institution of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). As a public think tank, CRDS analyses domestic and international trends in science and technology in order to contribute to the nation's science, technology and innovation policy-making.

CRDS collaborates and interacts with stakeholders from industry, academia, and government aiming to:

• 1) Conduct comprehensive survey and analysis of science and technology innovation and related social and policy trends.
• 2) Identify issues and propose ideas that will contribute to science, technology, and innovation policies and R&D strategies.
• 3) Collaborate with relevant parties to realize the ideas.

The center also promote dissemination of the ideas through various media.

Brochure

• CRDS brochure (PDF:575KB)