About CRONOS
This program aims to contribute to an advancement of Japan's information and communication sciences through developing innovative technologies in the field and fostering researchers with unique ideas and conceptual skills. It sets challenging goals ("Grand Challenges") with the ultimate objective of bringing about paradigm shifts in information and communication sciences in promoting research. With the Grand Challenges and a flexible scheme that enables integration of basic and applied research, we promote research that leads to a transformation of society, and target to achieve proofs of concept (POC).
Position in JST programs
R&D scheme
The R&D projects in this program consist of "fundamental research" and "applied research" that aims to bridge applications. Based on the characteristics of research and development in information and communication sciences, this program will engage in fundamental research and proof of concept (POC) of the results of that research, which will lead to social change, through an operational scheme that transcends the boundaries between fundamental and applied research. In the process of conducting applied research, if there are matters to be considered in the fundamental research phase, we will aim to spiral up by going back and forth between fundamental and applied research, such as reviewing the research and development plan in fundamental research. In operating, we will collaborate with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), which promotes research and development of information and communication technologies, and other organizations.
[Fundamental research]
・In fundamental research, we will promote the creation of results that will create top-level technological breakthroughs internationally for the Grand Challenge and foster advanced research personnel.
[Transitional research]
・The selected R&D principal investigator (PI) will offer a distinct plan for a POC to the PO. If the plan is approved, further funding will be allocated, and the plan will be put into action.
・Through software development based on basic theory, theoretical verification using actual data, and demonstration testing in testbeds, the project aims to produce results that, at the end of the research, can be used as a bridge to Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)/NICT projects, promote the creation of university-launched ventures, and lead to research by companies and other entities.
Management system
Program Director（PD）
SHINOHARA Hiromichi, Executive Adviser
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION(NTT)
Advances in information and communication technology (ICT) have not only brought convenience and efficiency to social life and economic activities; it is undeniable that they have also created new value and business in various fields as an essential infrastructure in society. The continuous development of ICT is a crucial factor in Japan's sustainable growth. Nevertheless, the rapid development of ICT has raised concerns concerning the increase in the proportion of recent research and development on ICT in terms of specific themes or themes on technological development as an extension of conventional research.
In this program, we aim to set challenging goals that will have a significant impact on society and create innovative technologies. To pave the way for a new era, we are eagerly awaiting challenges that break the conventional wisdom and push the boundaries of technology.
Program Advisors（PA）
| Name |
Position, Affiliation |
| TOKUDA Hideyuki |
President, NICT |
| HAGIMOTO Kazuo |
Principal Researcher, NICT |
| MORIKAWA Hiroyuki |
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo |
| YASUURA Hiroto |
Vice Director-General, NII |
