en.Wedoany.com Reported - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), together with Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), announced a strategic partnership valued at $1 billion, making Japan the first international partner under President Trump's "Genesis Mission." The collaboration will unite 11 research teams, leveraging 12 DOE national laboratories, one DOE Office of Science user facility, and 12 top Japanese research institutions to drive breakthroughs in quantum information science, fusion energy, biotechnology, advanced materials, particle physics, and autonomous laboratory systems.
Dr. Darío Gil, DOE Under Secretary for Science and Head of the Genesis Mission, stated that this partnership unites two of the world's scientific powerhouses to accelerate discoveries and unlock breakthroughs that will shape the future. Dr. Yasuyoshi Kakita, Deputy Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination at MEXT, noted that under Japan's 7th Science, Technology, and Innovation Basic Plan, Japan is expanding investment in science and technology, recognizing the importance of AI and computing resources for outstanding research and industrial competitiveness. Through the "AI for Science" strategy, MEXT is advancing bold and timely investments in these areas, and the US-Japan strategic partnership will significantly enhance the research capabilities of both nations.
Mr. Takehiko Matsuo, Deputy Vice-Minister for International Affairs at METI, stated that Japan and the United States have established a complementary partnership, leveraging their respective strengths to drive innovation in advanced fields, and that the development of next-generation computing requires close US-Japan collaboration. Japan is expanding investments based on the "Semiconductor and Digital Industry Strategy Initiative" and the "Budget Framework for Enhancing AI and Semiconductors," and will contribute to advancing next-generation computing as a trusted partner in the U.S. "Genesis Mission," further deepening US-Japan cooperation.
This collaboration builds on the "U.S.-Japan Technology Prosperity Agreement" signed in 2025, establishing a long-term framework for cooperation among governments, academia, industry, philanthropic organizations, and research institutions. Initial projects include an AI- and robotics-driven next-generation autonomous laboratory developed in collaboration between RIKEN, the University of Tokyo, the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), and DOE national laboratories. Other plans involve institutions such as KEK (High Energy Accelerator Research Organization), RIKEN, and J-PARC (Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex) to advance particle accelerator technology. Joint teams will have access to DOE's high-performance computing systems and Japan's "Fugaku" supercomputer, providing computational power for AI-driven research.
Based on a Joint Statement of Intent signed in January 2026, the DOE and MEXT announced plans to jointly invest $1 billion over five years, with each country contributing $500 million, to advance AI science and technology challenges and expand computing infrastructure, subject to future appropriations. The partnership aims to double the productivity and impact of U.S. science and engineering within a decade by leveraging AI, advanced computing, and deep international collaboration.
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