Japan’s 7th STI Basic Plan and Open Access Policy

Japan’s 7th Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Basic Plan and Open Access Policy | Presentation Thursday 28, May, 2026

A presentation by Shinichi Akaike (Cabinet Office, Japan) outlining Japan’s 7th Science, Technology and Innovation Basic Plan (2026–2030) and the national open access policy. Covers STI governance structure, Japan’s declining research indicators, the plan’s six pillars and 17 key technology areas, and the policy mandating immediate open access to publicly funded publications and data from FY2025.