# Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)

> JST is a Japanese national agency that funds strategic, mission-oriented research and promotes science-society linkages. Its CREST and ERATO programmes back ambitious team and individual projects in emerging and high-impact areas of science and technology.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/agencies/jst/](https://selltoscientists.com/agencies/jst/)*

**Country:** Japan
**Type:** government
**Budget:** $1.3B

## Programs

- CREST
- PRESTO
- ERATO
- Moonshot R&D
- ACT-X Young Researchers
- Sakura Science Exchange

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