Outline of Japan Science and Technology Corporation

摘要

The Japan Science and Technology Corporation (JST) was established on October 1, 1996 through the integration of two active corporations, the Japan Information Center of Science and Technology (JICST) established in August 1957 and the Research Development Corporation of Japan (JRDC) established in July 1961. JICST was mainly engaged in collecting, processing and disseminating the information related to science and technology, while JRDC was mainly engaged in technology transfer, promotion of basic research and research cooperation.rnrnThe purpose of JST's establishment has been to be one of the key organizations for implementing policies of the Science and Technology Agency (current the Ministry of Education, Culture Sports, Science and Technology), especially the Science and Technology Basic Law enacted on November 15, 1995 and the decision of the Science and Technology Basic Plan based on this law. Thereafter JST has become in operation to take over and further develop the activities of the two corporations and to enhance overall science and technology of Japan by organizing fundamental environment for scientific and technological information and by activating advanced and creative research and development through the following activities.