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Collaborative Opportunities

Academic Collaboration Funding Opportunities (as of April 2026)

Funding Stages

Stage 1: Initiating collaboration

Stage 2: Developing collaboration

Stage 3: Scaling up collaboration

Government Funding Scheme

Program Funding Agency Type Stage Typical Use Who can apply Application period / deadline (FY2026 example) Link
Sakura Science Exchange Program (Course A, B, C) JST Mobility 1 Short-term exchange through visiting a host institution to start or deepen collaboration between Japanese and overseas institutions Japan side Multiple rounds annualy
(e.g. Feb, Apr, Jun 2026)
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Sakura Science Exchange Program (Course D: Annual Mutual Exchange Course) JST Mobility 1~2 Mutual exchange for talent development, networking, and future joint research between partner institutions Japan side Annually
(e.g. Apr 2026)
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LOTUS Programme (LOTUS Basic/LOTUS-ASPIRE) JST Mobility 2 Research mobility in Japan under ongoing or upcoming Japan–India joint research Japan side Call announced in FY2024–FY2026
(Jun 2026 for FY2026)
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Bilateral Exchange Programs (Joint Research/Seminars) DST+JSPS Research collaboration 2 Joint research or seminar with an existing or developing Japanese academic partner Japan and India side Annually
(e.g. Sep 2025)
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Bilateral Exchange Programs (Joint Research/Seminars) ICSSR+JSPS Research collaboration 2 Joint research or seminar with an existing or developing Japanese partner in social sciences Japan and India side Annually
(e.g. Sep 2025)
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Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan (Short-term/Long-term) JSPS Mobility 2 Collaborative research and academic exchange in Japan with a Japanese host researcher for a researcher Japan side Multiple rounds annualy
(e.g. Aug 2025, Apr 2026)
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Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard) JSPS Mobility 2 Collaborative research in Japan with a Japanese host researcher for a postdoctoral or early-career researcher Japan side Multiple rounds annualy
(e.g. Aug 2025, Apr 2026)
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SATREPS JST/AMED (infectious disease) +JICA Research collaboration 3 Large-scale international joint research addressing global and development challenges Japan and India side Annual
(e.g. Oct 2025)
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Selected Private Funding Scheme

Program Funding Agency Type Stage Typical Use Who can apply Application period / deadline (FY2026 example) Link
International Academic Exchange Support Kajima Foundation Research collaboration 1-2 Small to medium-sized international symposia and seminars held in Japan Japan side Annual (e.g. Oct 2026) Visit
Researcher Exchange Support Kajima Foundation Research collaboration 3 Short- or long-term researcher exchange with Japanese institutions Japan side Annual (e.g. Oct 2026) Visit
Research Grants Kajima Foundation Research collaboration 3 International joint research with Japanese researchers, especially under the international joint research grant category Japan side Annual (e.g. Oct 2026) Visit
R&D Subsidy (Overseas) Program Terumo Life Science Foundation Research collaboration 2-3 International R&D in medical, public health, and life science fields with a Japanese contact institution India side Annual (e.g. Aug 2026) Visit

Industry-Academic Collaboration Funding Opportunities (as of April 2026)

Funding Stages

Stage 1: Initiating collaboration

Stage 2: Developing collaboration

Stage 3: Scaling up collaboration

Government Funding Scheme

Program Funding Agency Type Stage Typical Use Who can apply Application period / deadline (FY2026 example) Link
NEDO International Opportunities NEDO Research collaboration 3 Applied R&D, feasibility studies, or demonstration projects with Japanese industry partners Japan side Varies by Scheme Visit
JICA Biz JICA Buisiness development 2-3 Business validation or needs confirmation for collaboration with Japanese companies in India Japan side Twice a year (e.g. Jun, Nov 2026) Visit
Global Internship Support METI Internship 1-2 Internship opportunities in Japan involving foreign students and Japanese companies Japan side Annual (TBD for 2026) TBD for 2026
Global South Future-Oriented Co-creation and Related Projects Grant METI Business development 2-3 Collaboration linked to Japanese companies’ entry into the Indian market Japan side Annual (TBD for 2026) TBD for 2026

Selected Private Funding Scheme

Program Funding Agency Type Stage Typical Use Who can apply Application period / deadline (FY2026 example) Link
Research and Development Grant Mitsubishi UFJ Technology Development Foundation Research Collaboration 2-3 Technology and product development led by Japanese SMEs Japan side Twice a year (e.g. May, Oct 2026)
R&D Subsidy (Overseas) Program Terumo Life Science Foundation Research Collaboration 2-3 International R&D in life science and public health with Japanese and overseas partners India side Annual (e.g. Aug 2026)