State Minister Nakatani Signed an Implementing Arrangement on Industrial Science, Innovation and Technology with UK Minister of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Freeman

１．Overview

On Monday, May 15, 2023, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nakatani signed an implementing arrangement on industrial science, innovation and technology with Mr. George Freeman, UK Minister of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

In the signed implementing arrangement, the two countries agreed to work together to promote bilateral science and technology cooperation, including support for joint research in areas of interest to Japanese and UK researchers and innovators; expansion and deepening of bilateral innovation ecosystem collaboration for cooperation between Japanese and UK  companies, including start-ups and spin-out companies; and support for Research and Development on key technologies, including space and semiconductors, and mutual support for strengthening supply chains. The signing of this arrangement will be an opportunity to further accelerate cooperation with the UK in the field of industrial technology.

2．Related Material

• Implementing Arrangement between the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)(PDF:147KB)

Division in Charge

International Affairs Office, Industrial Science, Technology and Environment Policy Bureau