Via the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2016-17, the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is providing funding opportunities for Japanese partners in the following two call topics:
- NMBP-02-2016: Advanced Materials for Power Electronics based on wide bandgap semiconductor devices technology
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- NMBP-03-2016: Innovative and sustainable materials solutions for the substitution of critical raw materials in the electronic power system
In Work Programme 2016-2017, two coordinated calls have been launched, in the areas of ICT and Novel ICT Robotics based solutions for active and healthy ageing:
- SCI-PM-14-2016: EU-Japan cooperation on Novel ICT Robotics based solutions for active and healthy ageing at home or in care facilities – call topic launched together with MIC/NICT
Japanese participation is welcomed in most of the Calls for Proposals of Horizon 2020. There are also 23 Call topics that specifically target cooperation with Japan in Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2016- 17 given on the EU’s Japan Country Page. This page also gives further information and links to resources to help you work with a partner from Japan.
If you are considering workjing with an international partner in your bid, please contact Emily Cieciura, RKEO’s Research Facilitator: EU & International or the relevant Funding Development Officer for you Faculty.