For prospective joint research partners
Activities and research
Getting approval for your "special experiment and research expenses" (Tokubetsu shiken kenkyu-hi)
Parties who partner with F-REI for joint or commissioned research projects may be eligible for tax incentives under a Japanese government scheme known as the R&D Tax Credit System for Open Innovation.
To qualify for the R&D Tax Credit System for Open Innovation tax incentives, your experiment/research costs (referred to as "special experiment and research expenses") must be approved by F-REI.
1. Required paperwork (formats in Japanese only)
Instructions for applicants
Rules on how your "special experiment and research expenses" are approved
Application forms
Form 1: For corporations/organizations partnering for joint research [Word: 30KB]
Form 2: For individuals partnering for joint research [Word: 30KB]
Form 3: For corporations/organizations commissioning research [Word: 30KB]
Form 4: For individuals commissioniong research [Word: 30KB]
2. Where to apply
To have your "special experiment and research expenses" approved, please contact F-REI's.
International and Technology Partnership Division in Department of Research and Innovation: Phone +81-(0)240-41-9989.
3. Further information
Details of the R&D Tax Credit System are available on the following Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry website.
Reference: About the R&D Tax Credit System （Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry website）