R&D Projects
Program Directors(PD),Project Managers(PM), R&D Projects are as follows.
Moonshot Goal 1
Realization of a society in which human beings can be free from limitations of body, brain, space, and time by 2050.
PD: HAGITA Norihiro (Chair and Professor, Art Science Department, Osaka University of Arts)
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| ISHIGURO Hiroshi
Osaka University |
The Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where Everyone can Perform Active Roles without Constraint | Transfer page |
| KANAI Ryota
Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) |
Liberation from Biological Limitations via Physical, Cognitive and Perceptual Augmentation | Transfer page |
| MINAMIZAWA Kouta
Keio University |
Cybernetic Avatar Technology and Social System Design for Harmonious Co-experience and Collective Ability | Transfer page |
| ARAI Fumihito
The University of Tokyo |
Structuring Spatiotemporal Environmental Information in the Body Using In-body Cybernetic Avatars. | - |
| SHIMPO Fumio
Keio University |
Realization of a Society that can Use Cybernetic Avatars Safely and Securely | Transfer page |
| MATSUMURA Takeshi
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology |
Reliability-ensuring Cybernetic Avatar Infrastructure Allowing Interactive Teleoperation | Transfer page |
| YAMANISHI Yoko
Kyushu University |
Realization of a Society Watched over by Remote Control of Intracellular Cybernetic Avatar | Transfer page |
Moonshot Goal 2
Realization of ultra-early disease prediction and intervention by 2050.
PD: SOBUE Gen (Chairperson, Aichi Medical University)
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| AIHARA Kazuyuki
The University of Tokyo |
Comprehensive Mathematical Understanding of the Complex Control System between Organs and Challenge for Ultra-Early Precision Medicine | - |
| OHNO Shigeo
Juntendo University |
Challenge toward the Control of Intractable Cancer through Understanding of Molecular, Cellular, and Interorgan Networks | - |
| KATAGIRI Hideki
Tohoku University |
Challenge for Eradication of Diabetes and Comorbidities through Understanding and Manipulating Homeostatic Systems | Transfer page |
| TAKAHASHI Ryosuke
Kyoto University |
Towards Overcoming Disorders Linked to Dementia based on a Comprehensive Understanding of Multiorgan Network | - |
| MATSUURA Yoshiharu
Osaka University |
Understanding and Control of Virus-Human Interaction Networks | - |
Moonshot Goal 3
Realization of AI robots that autonomously learn, adapt to their environment, evolve in intelligence and act alongside human beings, by 2050.
PD: FUKUDA Toshio (Visiting Professor, Institute of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University)
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| SUGANO Shigeki
Waseda University |
Smart Robot that is Close to One Person for a Lifetime | Transfer page |
| NAGATANI Keiji
The University of Tokyo |
Innovation in Construction of Infrastructure with Cooperative AI and Multi-Robots Adapting to Various Environments | Transfer page |
| HARADA Kanako
The University of Tokyo |
Co-evolution of Human and AI-Robots to Expand Science Frontiers | Transfer page |
| HIRATA Yasuhisa
Tohoku University |
Adaptable AI-enabled Robots to Create a Vibrant Society | Transfer page |
| USHIKU Yoshitaka
OMRON SINIC X Corporation |
AI & Robots that Harmonize with Humans to Create Knowledge and Cross Its Borders/td> | - |
| KUNII Yasuharu
Chuo University |
Intelligent Multi Agents for Exploration and Settlement in Unknown and Unexplored Areas | Transfer page |
| SHIMODA Shingo
Nagoya University |
Awareness AI Robot System for Leading Proactive Behavior Improvement | - |
| YOSHIDA Kazuya
Tohoku University |
Self-evolving AI Robot System for Lunar Exploration and Human Outpost Construction | - |
Moonshot Goal 4
Realization of sustainable resource circulation to recover the global environment by 2050.
PD: YAMAJI Kenji (President of the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE))
(1) Development of technologies to recover greenhouse gases ("GHGs") and convert them into valuable materials
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| KODAMA Akio
Kanazawa University |
Development of highly efficient direct air capture (DAC) and carbon recycling technologies | - |
| SUGIYAMA Masakazu
The University of Tokyo |
Integrated Electrochemical Systems for Scalable CO2 Conversion to Chemical Feedstocks | Transfer page |
| NOGUCHI Takafumi
The University of Tokyo |
C4S* Research and Development Project * C4S: Calcium Carbonate Circulation System for Construction |
Transfer page |
| NORINAGA Koyo
Nagoya University |
Research and development toward saving energy for direct air capture with available cold energy | Transfer page |
| FUJIKAWA Shigenori
Kyushu University |
Development of Global CO2 Recycling Technology towards "Beyond-Zero" Emission | Transfer page |
| UEDA Mitsuyoshi
Kyoto University |
Redesign of macroalgae for highly efficient CO2 fixation by functional modifications and their product generation | - |
| MITSUDA Nobutaka
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) |
Development of next-generation CO2-fixing plant through the gene optimization, distant hybrid, and microbial symbiosis | - |
| YANO Masahiro
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) |
Agrobiotechnological Direct Air Capture towards Carbon Circulation Society | Transfer page |
| NAKAGAKI Takao
Waseda University |
Advanced enhanced rock weathering (A-ERW) technology actively combined with site characteristics | - |
| MORIMOTO Shinichirou
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) |
Feasibility study of enhanced mineralization based on LCA/TEA platform | - |
| MINAMISAWA Kiwamu
Tohoku University |
Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural lands by optimizing nitrogen and carbon cycles | Transfer page |
(2) Development of technologies to recover nitrogen compounds and convert them into harmless or useful materials
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| KAWAMOTO Tohru
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) |
Innovative circular technologies for harmful nitrogen compounds | Transfer page |
| WAKIHARA Toru
The University of Tokyo |
Development of recovery and removal techniques of dilute reactive nitrogen to realize nitrogen circulating society | - |
(3) Development of marine biodegradable plastics which can control the timing and speed of their degradability
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| ITO Kohzo
The University of Tokyo |
Development of Multi-lock Biopolymers Degradable in Ocean from Non-food Biomasses | Transfer page |
| KASUYA Ken-ichi
Gunma University |
Research and development of marine biodegradable plastics with degradation initiation switch function | - |
| NAKAYAMA Atsuyoshi
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology |
Development of photoswitching ocean-degradable plastics with edibility | - |
Moonshot Goal 5
Creation of the industry that enables sustainable global food supply by exploiting unused biological resources by 2050.
PD: CHIBA Kazuhiro (President, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology)
(1) Food Production Systems Achieving Both Food Supply Expansion and Global Environment Conservation
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| FUJIWARA Toru
The University of Tokyo |
Achieving zero food risks by improving crop robustness using cyber-physical systems | Transfer page |
| TAKEYAMA Haruko
Waseda University |
Building a platform for sustainable farming by environmental control based on the microbe atlas of the soil | Transfer page |
| SHIMIZU Tatsuya
Tokyo Women's Medical University |
Bio-economical food production system using circular cell culture of algae and animal cells | - |
| HINOMOTO Norihide
Kyoto University |
Realization of zero pest damage agriculture by making full use of advanced physical methods and unused biological functions | Transfer page |
| KOIKE Satoshi
Hokkaido University |
Realization of a new livestock production system to reduce methane by 80 % through complete control of the bovine rumen microbiome | Transfer page |
(2) Food Consumption Systems Realizing Zero Food-loss and Waste
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| YURA Kei
Ochanomizu University |
Insect-Based Sustainable Food Production Systems toward Global Food Security and Human Space Exploration Project | Transfer page |
| TAKAHASHI Shin-Ichiro
The University of Tokyo |
Creation of Next-Generation Food Supply Industrial Chains for a Natural Capitalism Society | - |
Moonshot Goal 6
Realization of a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer that will revolutionize economy, industry, and security by 2050.
PD: KITAGAWA Masahiro (Director, Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, Osaka University)
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| KOASHI Masato
The University of Tokyo |
Research and Development of Theory and Software for Fault-tolerant Quantum Computers | - |
| KOSAKA Hideo
Yokohama National University |
Development of Quantum Interfaces for Building Quantum Computer Networks | Transfer page |
| TAKAHASHI Hiroki
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University |
Fault-tolerant Quantum Computing with Photonically Interconnected Ion Traps | Transfer page |
| FURUSAWA Akira
The University of Tokyo |
Development of Large-scale Fault-tolerant Universal Optical Quantum Computers | Transfer page |
| MIZUNO Hiroyuki
Hitachi, Ltd. |
Large-scale Silicon Quantum Computer | Transfer page |
| YAMAMOTO Takashi
Osaka University |
Quantum Cyberspace with Networked Quantum Computer | Transfer page |
| YAMAMOTO Tsuyoshi
NEC Corporation |
Development of Integration Technologies for Superconducting Quantum Circuits | Transfer page |
| AOKI Takao
Waseda University |
Large-scale quantum hardware based on nanofiber cavity QED | - |
| OHMORI Kenji
National Institutes of Natural Sciences |
Large-scale and high-coherence fault-tolerant quantum computer with dynamical atom arrays | Transfer page |
| KOBAYASHI Kazutoshi
Kyoto Institute of Technology |
Development of a Scalable, Highly Integrated Quantum Error Correction System | Transfer page |
| TARUCHA Seigo
RIKEN |
Development of scalable Silicon quantum computer technology | - |
| NAGAYAMA Shota
Keio University |
Scalable and Robust Integrated Quantum Communication System | - |
Moonshot Goal 7
Realization of sustainable care systems to overcome major diseases by 2040, for enjoying one’s life with relief and release from health concerns until 100 years old.
PD: HIRANO Toshio (Professor Emeritus, Osaka University, President, Osaka International Cancer Treatment Foundation)
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| ABE Takaaki
Tohoku University |
Mitochondrial Medicine | Transfer page |
| NAKANISHI Makoto
The University of Tokyo |
Extending healthy lifespan by eliminating senescent cells | - |
| MURAKAMI Masaaki
Hokkaido University |
Regulating microinflammation: Preventing disease through quantum and neuromodulation technologies | - |
| YANAGISAWA Masashi
University of Tsukuba |
Deciphering and Engineering Sleep and Hibernation -- The Future of Medical Care | Transfer page |
| NANGAKU Masaomi
The University of Tokyo |
Bring hospital into home toward controlling inflammation at home | Transfer page |
| HONDA Kenya
Keio University |
Understanding and harnessing the role of the gut microbiome in healthy longevity | Transfer page |
| KOSEKI Haruhiko
RIKEN |
A world of zero cancer risk created by rejuvenation using cell lineage conversion | Transfer page |
| NISHIKAWA Hiroyoshi
Nagoya University |
Actualization of a cancer-free society through regulation of chronic inflammation | Transfer page |
Moonshot Goal 8
Realization of a society safe from the threat of extreme winds and rains by controlling and modifying the weather by 2050.
PD: MIYOSHI Takemasa (Team Leader , Center for Computational Science, Data Assimilation Research Team, RIKEN)
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| SAWADA Yohei
The University of Tokyo |
Control Theory of Weather-Society Coupling Systems for Supporting Social Decision-Making | Transfer page |
| FUDEYASU Hironori
Yokohama National University |
Typhoon Control Research Aiming for a Safe and Prosperous Society | - |
| YAMAGUCHI Kosei
Kyoto University |
Heavy Rainfall Control for Living Together with Isolated-Convective Rainstorms and Line-Shaped Rainbands | - |
| KOTSUKI Shunji
Chiba University |
Artificial generation of upstream maritime heavy rains to govern intense-rain-induced disasters over land | - |
| TAKAGAKI Naohisa
University of Hyogo |
Estimation and Control of Air-Sea Momentum and Heat Fluxes of Typhoons | - |
| NISHIZAWA Seiya
RIKEN |
Development of an Atmospheric Simulation Model for Estimating the Probability of Local Atmospheric Phenomena | Transfer page |
| NONOMURA Taku
Tohoku University |
Actuator Position Optimization for Large-Degree-of-Freedom Fields | Transfer page |
| MORI Shuichi
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) |
Development of Unmanned Marine Observation Vehicles Essential for Forecasting and Monitoring of Typhoon Artificial Control | Transfer page |
Moonshot Goal 9
Realization of a mentally healthy and dynamic society by increasing peace of mind and vitality by 2050.
PD:KUMAGAI Seiji (Associate Professor, Institute for the Future of Human Society, Kyoto University)
| PM | R&D Project | Homepage |
|---|---|---|
| IMAMIZU Hiroshi
Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) |
Integration of Asian humanities and brain informatics to enhance peace and compassion of the mind | Transfer page |
| TSUTSUI Ken-Ichiro
Tohoku University |
Development of "Jizai Hon-yaku-ki (At-will Translator)" connecting various minds based on brain and body functions | - |
| HASIDA Koiti
RIKEN |
Freedom of Mind and Value Co-Creation through Decentralized Data Management | - |
| MATSUMOTO Kenji
Tamagawa University |
Maximizing well-being and agency on the basis of interpersonal comparison of brain indicators | Transfer page |
| YAMADA Makiko
National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology |
Realization of a society where people can live a forward-looking life in the face of adversity | Transfer page |
| KIKUCHI Mitsuru
Kanazawa University |
Protecting children's intellectual curiosity and individuality to realize a dynamic society | - |
| KIDA Satoshi
The University of Tokyo |
Understanding the cognitively regulatory basis of food value that controls feeding behaviors | - |
| TAKUMI Toru
Kobe University |
Brain science towards visualization and manipulation of the mind | - |
| NAKAMURA Toru
Osaka University |
Construction of an AIoT-based universal emotional state space and evaluation of well-being/ill-being states | - |
| HOSODA Chihiro
Tohoku university |
Child care commons:Proposing social infrastructure allowing others to substitute parental roles | - |
| MIYAZAKI Katsuhiko
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University |
Elucidation of the mechanism of serotonin over optimism and pessimism | - |
| SHINODA Hiroyuki
Professor, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo |
A haptic partner that supports children's minds | - |
| HISHIMOTO Akitoyo
Professor, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine |
Realization of a society where child abuse and suicide are zero | - |
Moostshot Goal 10
Realization of a dynamic society in harmony with the global environment and free from resource constraints, through diverse applications of fusion energy, by 2050
PD:YOSHIDA Zensho （Director General, National Institute for Fusion Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences）
PM: Now calling for Proposals for Project Managers（Application period: March 29, 2024 - June 4, 2024 at 12:00 noon, Japan Standard Time）