U.S.–Japan Technology Prosperity Deal (Memorandum of Cooperation)

U.S.–Japan Technology Prosperity Deal (Memorandum of Cooperation)Date/Source: October 28, 2025 — ArticlesPurpose: Non-binding MOC to deepen U.S.–Japan cooperation in strategic science and technology to drive a “new Golden Age of Innovation.”Key areas of cooperationAI and enabling infrastructure:Joint research via NSF, JST, JSPS, RIKEN; advance HPC, leading-edge semiconductors, and quantum computing.Pro-innovation AI policy frameworks; promote exports across the full AI stack; harmonize guidelines; strengthen protections for critical/sensitive tech.Refocus U.S. Center for AI Standards and Innovation + Japan AI Safety Institute partnership on trustworthy AI; support children’s digital wellbeing and workforce readiness.Trusted technology leadership:Research security: build capacity across universities, labs, and industry; share rigorous practices with allies.Telecoms: collaborate on Open RAN/AI-RAN, Beyond 5G/6G, all-photonics and quantum networks via NTIA, MIC, NSF, NICT; align in standards bodies and open testbeds; expand Indo-Pacific submarine cable cooperation.Bio/pharma supply chains:Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across R&D and manufacturing (including CROs and CDMOs); protect IP and innovation ecosystems.Quantum information science and technology:Joint work on performance, algorithms, real-world deployments, talent development, and trusted supply chains.Fusion energy:Industrial ecosystem collaboration on magnets, high-power components, fuel cycle/blankets, neutronics, materials; R&D via JT-60SA toward commercial deployment.Space:Continue civil space and aeronautics cooperation: ISS, Artemis lunar missions, commercial space; improve debris mitigation and space situational awareness.Legal/administrativeNon-binding; no legal rights/obligations or funding commitments; consistent with domestic/international law.Effective upon signature; modifiable by written decision; either party may discontinue (mutual date or 180 days after notice).Signed in Tokyo on October 28, 2025.