Japan Science and Technology Agency
Government fundKawaguchi · Pre-Seed–Growth
Also known as 国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構
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Investment thesis
JST is a policy-driven national research and development institution in Japan whose primary function is allocating funding across a range of science and technology programs. It positions itself as a network-type research institute aiming to keep Japanese R&D at a world-leading level and to increase the likelihood of innovation by embedding a global perspective across all activities. Its strategy emphasizes internationalizing its funding programs, building flexible strategic collaborations, strengthening information gathering and analysis, developing globally minded talent, and reforming its organization. It also promotes contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and supports open science initiatives.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesBiotech ×1Deep Tech ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:Japan×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRadioNano Therapeutics develops boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), an advanced radiotherapy targeting cancer cells.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesKyoto, JP
Masatoshi Chiba(CEO)inHiroshi Kawai(CBO/COO)
Co-investorsKyoto University Innovation CapitalMitsubishi UFJ CapitalDBJ Capital
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Japan Science and Technology Agency invest at?
- Japan Science and Technology Agency invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Japan Science and Technology Agency focus on?
- Japan Science and Technology Agency focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Japan Science and Technology Agency located?
- Japan Science and Technology Agency is headquartered in Kawaguchi, JP.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelSATREPS提案募集のご案内（令和9年度公募）
JST Channel
ディープテック・スタートアップ国際展開プログラム 第6回公募説明会
JST Channel
第56回「中国第14次5カ年計画期の産業・科学技術イノベーションの諸相」金堅敏氏、高口康太氏、大西康雄氏（2026年7月17日開催）アジア・太平洋研究会
JST Channel
R8年度JST研究公正セミナー 映像教材「倫理の空白Ⅴ」の紹介と解説
JST Channel
NEXUS日本−フィリピン「防災・レジリエンス」2026年度公募説明会（日本語）
JST Channel
第55回「ASEAN・インドの半導体産業の現在地」熊谷章太郎氏（ 2026年6月19日開催）アジア・太平洋研究会
JST Channel
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