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U.S. Embassy Tokyo seeking Applications for “Social Innovation”

Grants to Strengthen Inclusive Science and Innovation Systems

Deadline: 31 March 2020

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an exchange program showcasing the technological advances that are being implemented to address pressing social issues common to the U.S. and Japan in order to deepen the economic, scientific, and technological cooperation, promote sustainable economic growth, and strengthen people-to-people ties between both countries.

Objectives

Technology and innovation provide solutions to many of today’s key social, environmental, health, and economic challenges. Leading software applications, IoT devices, artificial intelligence, big data and cloud technology, and many more advanced technological tools have drastically improved people’s lives. This digital transformation has been vital in creating new solutions that improve the well being of people and society, ultimately leading to a more sustainable approach to economic development. However, even in developed countries such as the U.S. and Japan, there still exists social challenges that have yet to be resolved. As an example, in Japan, the nature of its super aging society and a continuous decline in population have led to a shrinking workforce, resulting in contracted economic growth, especially in rural areas.

Funding Information

Priority Region: Japan

Eligibility Criteria

The following organizations are eligible to apply:

Funding Restrictions

The following types of projects or activities are not eligible for funding:

Evaluation Criteria

Each application will be evaluated using the criteria outlined:

How to Apply

Complete applications, including all documents, must be submitted in one email at the address given on the website.

For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=323941

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