FY2026 Advanced Equipment Broadcast Production Program: Third-Round Results
Overview
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications decided to select two applicants for two projects in the third round of applications for the FY2026 Advanced Equipment Broadcast Content Production Promotion Program, based on evaluations by outside experts and others. The program covers part of the costs of acquiring or using advanced equipment and broadcasting gear, such as 4K, VFX, 3DCG, and AI technologies, or of producing live-action content with that equipment, for content intended for broadcast or distribution overseas. Applications were accepted through Dentsu Inc., the program management organization, from September 28 through October 5, 2026.
Key points
- Two applicants were selected for two projects in the third application round.
- The selections were made based on evaluations by outside experts and others.
- Eligible support covers part of the costs of acquiring or using advanced equipment and producing live-action content with it.
Overview
The program aims to promote overseas distribution of Japanese broadcast content. It provides indirect subsidies to cover part of the costs incurred by domestic broadcasters, program production companies, and others in producing live-action content intended for broadcast or distribution overseas.
Details
Eligible costs include expenses for acquiring or using advanced equipment or broadcasting gear, such as 4K, VFX, 3DCG, and AI technologies, as well as part of the costs of production using advanced equipment.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications conducted the third application round through Dentsu Inc., the program management organization, and decided on the selections based on evaluations by outside experts and others.