EPSRC’s Post

We’re pleased to support UK researchers to work with a range of partners in Japan to drive progress. These collaborations are backed by funding from BBSRC, EPSRC and Medical Research Council, and the investment of more than £13 million will build on the strong foundations of our work with Japan so far. 2024 marks 30 years since the Japan-UK Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, which called for a greater research collaboration between the UK and Japan. This latest funding aims to tackle some of the world’s most pressing and complex challenges by supporting the emergence, development and exploitation of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), engineering biology and semiconductors. The projects are all supported by the International Science Partnership Fund, which supports UK researchers and innovators to collaborate with their peers around the world on the major challenges of our time. UKRI Chief Executive Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser said: “International collaboration in research and innovation is essential in a rapidly-changing world, to make the most of the opportunities ahead and to increase the security, prosperity and resilience of societies across the globe. “Our strong partnership with Japan exemplifies this ambition, combining excellent research and innovation across disciplines and sectors with leadership in new and emerging technologies.” Visit our website for more details on the collaborations.