Japan’s Minister for Science and Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, ONODA Kimi, together with a high-level delegation, met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to debate collaboration in frontier applied sciences, together with quantum science, synthetic intelligence, health research and superior computing.
The assembly noticed the alternate of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in health and medical gadgets between the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). A Letter of Intent (LoI) on cooperation in Quantum Science and Technology was additionally signed between Japan’s Cabinet Office and DST.
The Ministry of Science and Technology stated the engagement aimed toward advancing the India-Japan strategic partnership in “science, technology and innovation” with a “strong focus on emerging and critical technologies.”
Addressing the gathering, Dr Jitendra Singh stated, “India and Japan share a natural synergy in science and technology. While Japan brings advanced technological capabilities, India offers a vast pool of talented human resources. Together, we can accelerate innovation in frontier areas and translate research into impactful societal outcomes.”
He added that India’s rising deal with deep-tech sectors by means of nationwide missions in “Quantum Technologies, Cyber-Physical Systems, Electric Mobility, Clean Energy and Advanced Computing” is creating alternatives for “joint research, co-development and industrial partnerships.”
The ministry stated the discussions additionally constructed upon the outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s go to to Japan in August 2025, the place each international locations had agreed to develop cooperation underneath the India-Japan Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership.
Speaking through the interplay, ONODA Kimi appreciated India’s “rapid economic growth and its strong commitment to innovation,” particularly the “large-scale adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors.”
She additionally stated her engagements with Indian educational establishments mirrored “a strong culture of resilience among young researchers, with the ability to learn from failure and continue pursuing innovation.”
According to the ministry, the Japanese aspect highlighted that the nation’s strengths in “advanced manufacturing and computational technologies, including quantum and AI,” align carefully with India’s rising expertise ecosystem.
Both sides additionally mentioned collaboration underneath India’s National Quantum Mission, together with areas corresponding to quantum computing, communication, sensing and safe communication networks. Japan shared insights from its quantum innovation hubs and expressed curiosity in linking them with Indian establishments.
The discussions additional lined researcher mobility programmes, joint innovation platforms and trade internships for Indian researchers in Japan, aimed toward strengthening educational and industrial partnerships between the 2 international locations.
The ministry stated each international locations agreed to deepen engagement by means of “researcher-to-researcher collaboration, institutional partnerships and industry linkages” to additional strengthen India-Japan cooperation in science, expertise and innovation.