[Blog] [Up to 5 million yen subsidy] Ministry of Education "SPReAD" call for applications has started! Proposal for a complete set of equipment to launch AI research at the fastest pace.
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Transforming the very foundation of scientific research in Japan—this is the significant expectation and attention surrounding the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's innovative grant program, "AI for Science Seed Challenge Research Creation Project (SPReAD)." The first public call, which generated a great response, concluded on April 17, 2026, and today, June 2, the long-awaited second public call has begun! This is an excellent opportunity for researchers and teams leading the next generation of science and technology to utilize AI and challenge uncharted territories, allowing them to bring their groundbreaking ideas to fruition. The deadline for the second round of applications is noon on July 3 (Friday). With a limited period of about one month, early information gathering and preparation will be key to successful adoption. In recent years, the remarkable advancement of AI technology has significantly changed research processes across all academic fields. In this context, we will provide a clear explanation of the SPReAD program's outline and offer detailed proposals on how to maximize the adopted budget (up to 5 million yen) with a "complete set of equipment and environment construction package that allows for immediate AI research to start from zero knowledge."
