The OECD.AI Policy Navigator

Japan's national strategic framework for science, technology and innovation, covering the period FY2026–FY2030, which succeeds the 6th Basic Plan. Where the 6th Plan emphasised Society 5.0 as a social vision, the 7th Plan introduces an "actionable science" philosophy and places greater weight on three axes: revitalisation of Japan's basic research capabilities, acceleration of innovation-driven economic growth and integration of science and technology policy with economic security objectives.

Japan’s Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan establishes the government’s policy framework for promoting the research, development and utilisation of AI-related technologies. It sets out basic concepts, policy directions and priority measures, including accelerating AI utilisation, strengthening development capabilities, advancing governance, and promoting societal transformation, together with arrangements for implementation and coordination across government.

This Strategy describes measures that Japan should immediately take to overcome issues Japan faces by leveraging Japan's strengths and to open up opportunities for the future.

A Japanese national grant programme — a renamed and AI-refocused evolution of the long-running IT Introduction Subsidy — providing SMEs and micro-enterprises with subsidies to purchase and adopt pre-registered IT tools, with AI-enabled tools now prioritised as a core adoption target.

A flexible subsidy route that supports bespoke equipment, system integration and custom automation/IT investments (including tailored AI systems).