Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) · AI · Legacy classification not recorded
AMED Healthtech Challenge 2026: medical device and AI software (SaMD) R&D
AMED's FY2026 Medical Device Development Promotion Research program (Healthtech Challenge) funds startups and academic researchers planning to found companies, in two topics: innovative medical devices (especially therapeutic devices) for unmet medical needs, and AI-based software as a medical device (SaMD) for hospitals and homes. Direct costs per project are capped at ¥3.8 million for FY2026, ¥3.8 million for FY2027 and ¥7.6 million for FY2028. Applications via e-Rad close November 4, 2026, at 12:00 noon JST.
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current call | Deadline: November 4, 2026Deadline ahead | up to ¥3.8M (FY2026), ¥3.8M (FY2027), ¥7.6M (FY2028) per project | amed.go.jp |
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