FY2026 Beyond 5G (6G) Radio Spectrum R&D Call, Round 2
Overview
Under the Innovative Information and Communications Technology (Beyond 5G (6G)) Fund Project, funded through the Information and Communications R&D Fund established at NICT by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, NICT is inviting proposals for FY2026 R&D projects under the Effective Use of Radio Spectrum R&D Program (Round 2). The program aims to establish technologies specified in Article 103-2, Paragraph 4, Item 3 of the Radio Act and supports R&D that contributes to the effective use of radio spectrum. Eligible technologies are those to be developed within approximately five years, including technologies that use frequencies efficiently, promote shared use of frequencies, or facilitate migration to higher frequencies. The specific dates for the application period are not stated in the text.
Key points
- NICT is holding the FY2026 R&D project call (Round 2) for the Effective Use of Radio Spectrum R&D Program.
- The R&D under this call aims to establish technologies that contribute to the effective use of radio spectrum.
- Eligible technologies are presented as technologies to be developed within approximately five years.
Overview
To implement the Innovative Information and Communications Technology (Beyond 5G (6G)) Fund Project, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications established the Information and Communications R&D Fund at NICT in March 2023, and NICT began operating it in FY2023.
This call concerns the Effective Use of Radio Spectrum R&D Program, which is part of the fund project.
Details
The program aims to establish technologies specified in Article 103-2, Paragraph 4, Item 3 of the Radio Act and conducts R&D that contributes to the effective use of radio spectrum.
Eligible technologies are those to be developed within approximately five years, including technologies that use frequencies efficiently, promote shared use of frequencies, or facilitate migration to higher frequencies. A heading for the application period is present, but no dates for the period are given.