
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Announces Funding for “Digital Utilization Support Promotion Project” in Supplementary Budget for Fiscal 2025
Date: 2025-02-18 20:00
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) announced the selection of implementing organizations for the “Digital Utilization Support Promotion Project,” which will be funded under the supplementary budget for fiscal 2025.
Project Overview
The Digital Utilization Support Promotion Project aims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies by businesses and individuals. The project will provide grants to implement organizations responsible for conducting programs and activities to support the following:
- Digital transformation of businesses
- Digital skills development for individuals
- Creation of new services and solutions using digital technologies
Implementing Organizations
The implementing organizations selected for the project are:
- Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)
- Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)
- Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI)
- National Federation of Small Business Associations (Zenkoku Shōkō Kyōkai)
- Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai)
- Japan Women’s Economic Organization (Nissho Kensetsu Kyōkai)
- Japan Rural Community Development Association (Zenkoku Noson Kōdō Kyōkai)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
- National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)
Project Schedule
- Project period: April 2025 – March 2026
- Grant application period: March 2025 – April 2025
- Project implementation period: May 2025 – March 2026
Funding
The project will provide grants of up to 500 million yen to each implementing organization. The total budget for the project is approximately 2.5 billion yen.
Expected Outcomes
The MIC expects the project to contribute to the following outcomes:
- Increased adoption of digital technologies by businesses and individuals
- Improved digital literacy and skills
- Creation of new digital businesses and services
- Enhanced productivity and competitiveness of the Japanese economy
Additional Information
For more information about the project, please visit the following websites:
- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: www.soumu.go.jp/
- Japan Digital Council: www.digital.go.jp/
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