National Platform
for Innovative Ocean Developments
Cabinet Office Strategic Innovation Creation Program (SIP) 3rd Term
R&D themesStructure for the Social Implementation of Marine Mineral Resource Development in Harmony with the Marine Environment
Our country, which is poor in resources, is developing efficient survey methods for marine mineral resources within its own EEZ and environmentally friendly production technologies with extremely low environmental impact, in order to establish a system that can supply resources at any time in response to international situations. This is a very important initiative for national security.
Against this background, the Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) Phase 3 Ocean Task, which aims to promote the conservation and utilization of important marine resources for security, started in April 2023 (Reiwa 5) as a 5-year plan to build a "Maritime Security Platform".
Development of Rare Earth
Production Technology
レアアース生産技術の開発
We are developing rare earth mud extraction technology in Japan's Minamitorishima EEZ to reduce reliance on specific countries and boost domestic supply. We also use the deep-sea drilling vessel "Chikyu" for technical demonstrations.
Development of an environmental impact
assessment system for marine environments
海洋環境影響評価システムの開発
We are developing a marine environmental impact assessment system, improving evaluation methods, and creating a data utilization scheme. By advancing AI-linked monitoring and industrial models, we contribute to marine conservation and sustainable industry through international cooperation.
Development of marine robotics
survey technology
海洋ロボティクス調査技術開発
We efficiently conduct marine surveys using multiple autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). We aim to realize a comprehensive system by advancing AUV control and IoT integration. Collaborating with universities and private companies, we promote marine environmental conservation and industrial development.
Basic Research on Large-Scale
CO₂ Storage and Fixation Technology
Using Marine Basalt Formations
海洋玄武岩層を活用した、大規模CO₂貯留・固定化技術に関する基礎調査研究
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we conduct research on CO₂ storage using oceanic basalt layers. We clarify seamount structures and verify changes during CO₂ injection through experiments and simulations, aiming to develop transport systems and design concepts.
StructureImplementation System and Program Director Introduction
This project is composed of members with diverse expertise who work closely together to ensure its success. The Program Director oversees overall progress and plays a key role in facilitating collaboration between the teams.
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Social Implementation
In the third phase of SIP, strategies towards social implementation will be extracted not only from a technological perspective, but also from the perspectives of systems, businesses, social acceptance, and human resources. A roadmap will be created using the maturity levels of each perspective, and challenges will be addressed through collaboration between government agencies, industry, academia, and research institutions.
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