Proposal of Science and Technology Strategy for this year Strengthening of support for R&D at universities June 24, 5:10

The government has compiled a proposal for a new science and technology strategy this year, strengthened research and development at universities whose activities are stalled due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and strengthened support for start-up companies, as well as education and logistics. We are aiming for digitalization in all fields of society.

The draft of the Science and Technology Strategy points out that the spread of the new coronavirus has revealed delays in domestic digitization and lack of speed in decision making. We will strengthen support for R&D and start-up companies in universities that are stagnant due to shrinking investment.

In addition, aiming for digitalization in all fields of society such as education and logistics, we are promoting the creation of rules for the utilization of data across industries and fields, and the next generation following 5G as the foundation to support the digitalization of society. Will make intensive investment in AI communication standards and AI = artificial intelligence.

In addition, in order to lead to economic recovery after the end of the infection, it will support technological innovation in the environmental field, which is expected to grow, and position the raw material field in which Japan has strengths as a new strategic field to promote R&D. I'm out.

The government will decide the science and technology strategy of this year at the "Integrated Innovation Strategy Promotion Conference" held on the 26th.