APAC bimonthly seminar on Japan’s 7th 5 year plan

posted on Jul 1, 2026
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At STM’s May APAC seminar, Dr Shinichi Akaike of Japan’s Cabinet Office presented on the country’s Seventh Basic Plan for Science and Technology, released earlier in 2026. He set out the plan’s six pillars — including revitalising basic science, promoting open science, and enhancing international collaboration — against the backdrop of Japan’s declining share of global research output. Discussion covered international collaboration, Japan’s entry into Horizon Europe, and open access measures. Akaike’s slides are available here (login required to download).

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