Japan Opportunities tagged: AI

Selected Kanpo-based opportunities classified under AI.

Construction of Generative AI Platform and Business Support Apps for Consular Operations

Open tender

This tender is for the construction of a generative AI platform and business support applications aimed at advancing and streamlining consular operations. The contract period ends March 31, 2027, with the fulfillment location to be specified by the disbursement officer.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 21, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kiyoyuki SUGAHARA, Director of the Financial Affairs Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems

Generative AI Environment and Network Consolidation for Medical Info

Open tender

Hamamatsu University School of Medicine is procuring the construction of a generative AI environment for utilizing medical information and the consolidation of external network connections related to medical information systems. The contract fulfillment deadline is March 15, 2027, and work will be performed at the university hospital.

  • Publication date: June 26, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 17, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hitoshi MINUMA, Executive Director, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Telecom

Advanced AI Endoscope System Complete Set

Request for comments

Tohoku University invites comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of a complete advanced AI endoscope system. The draft specifications are available online from June 16 to July 17, 2026, with an online briefing session scheduled for June 23, 2026. Submission deadline for comments is July 17, 2026.

  • Publication date: June 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: July 17, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Medical

AI Server System for R&D of Educational Agent AI

Open tender

Osaka Kyoiku University is procuring a complete AI server system for research and development of an "Educational Agent AI." Delivery is required by December 28, 2026, to the Kashiwara Campus.

  • Publication date: June 22, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 12, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ikuko Okamoto, President, Osaka Kyoiku University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

Comprehensive Operation of AI Testbed

Open tender

This tender is for the comprehensive operation of an AI testbed system by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. The contract period is from the signing date until March 29, 2028, with the execution location and detailed requirements specified in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: June 5, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 27, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Takuya HASHIMOTO Director-Procurement Division for National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

Construction of New Nayoro Tax Office Building and Related Works

Tender notice - construction work

This procurement is for the construction of a new government office building for the Nayoro Tax Office in Hokkaido, including a two-story wooden and reinforced concrete main building, a single-story wooden annex, elevator installation, and mechanical equipment. The process uses electronic bidding and electronic contracting systems.

  • Publication date: June 8, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: 北海道開発局開発監理部長梶本洋之
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: AI, Digitization, Software and Information Systems

Data Creation for Composite Material Automated Lamination AI Robot

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for the creation of data for an AI robot used in automated lamination of composite materials. The contract is planned for July 1, 2026, and the intended vendor is Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd. The procurement is justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: June 10, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Hirata Koichi, Director of the Marine Technology Safety Institute, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: AI

DataRobot Annual License Set

Sole-source notice

Procurement of an annual license set for DataRobot by Hirosaki University Hospital. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure due to interoperability reasons. The expected contract award date is July 31, 2026.

  • Publication date: June 18, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 31, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Nippon Steel Solutions Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Yokoyama Yoshihito, Director of the Hirosaki University Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems

Development of Composite Material Automatic Lamination AI Robot System

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for the development of a composite material automatic lamination AI robot system by KADO Corporation. The contract is planned for July 9, 2026.

  • Publication date: June 18, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 9, 2026
  • Intended vendor: KADO Corporation
  • Procuring entity: 海上技術安全研究所長平田宏一
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

Expansion of Large-Capacity Memory Servers for AI Chip Design Center

Open tender

This tender is for the expansion of large-capacity memory servers at the AI chip design center of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. The contract includes supply and installation as specified in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: June 3, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 23, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Takuya HASHIMOTO, Director of Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: AI

FY2026 Survey and Research on AI-Based Problem-Solving Process (AI×Hackathon)

Open tender

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is procuring a survey and research service for FY2026 focused on problem-solving processes utilizing AI, specifically a prototype phase involving AI and hackathons. The contract period is from the signing date until March 31, 2027.

  • Publication date: June 18, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 15, 2026, 11:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Wataru SUDA, Counsellor (Accounting), Minister's Secretariat Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

Generative AI Experimental Server Set

Open tender

The National Institute of Technology, Oita College is procuring a set of generative AI experimental servers. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to the Oita College campus.

  • Publication date: June 26, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Osamu Yoneuchi, Director-General Administration Bureau, National Institute of Technology, Oita College
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

Rental of Latest Computer Resources for Large Language Model R&D FY2026

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the rental of the latest computer resources for research and development of large language models from July 2026 to March 2027. The contract is planned as a single tender due to absence of competition for technical reasons, with AIST Solutions Inc. as the intended vendor.

  • Publication date: June 1, 2026
  • Status: Awarded
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: June 22, 2026
  • Intended vendor: AIST Solutions Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Yuji NAKAYAMA, Contracting Director, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, HPC

Local LLM Evaluation Environment Computer Set

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete computer set for a local LLM (Large Language Model) evaluation environment. Delivery deadline is March 25, 2027, and the delivery location will be designated by the institution's director. Participation requires compliance with specific qualification criteria and proof of rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: June 26, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 19, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Seiichi Matsuo, Chancellor, National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems

On-Premises High-Performance GPU LLM Platform for Education and Research

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete on-premises large language model (LLM) platform equipped with high-performance GPUs, intended to support new education and research initiatives in the era of generative AI. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to National Institute of Technology Toba College.

  • Publication date: June 22, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 20, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kenji Kii, The Obligating Officer Director-General, Administration Bureau, National Institute of Technology Toba College
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, HPC

Procurement of AI Infrastructure for Social Data Science Research

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of AI infrastructure and related items for the Social Data Science Research Department at Hitotsubashi University. The draft specifications are available from June 1 to June 22, 2026, and comments must be submitted by June 22, 2026.

  • Publication date: June 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: June 22, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hitotsubashi University - Nakano Satoshi, President
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: AI

Advanced AI Utilization Platform Enhancement and Business Application Expansion Project

Sole-source notice

Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd. plans a single tender contract with neoAI Inc. for the advanced enhancement of an AI utilization platform and expansion of its business applications. The contract is scheduled for July 28, 2026, and is justified under the 'protection of exclusive rights' clause of the Government Procurement Agreement. The procurement involves AI technology development and application.

  • Publication date: July 7, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 28, 2026
  • Intended vendor: neoAI Inc.
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

Application for Use of AI Interview Service SHaiN

Sole-source notice

Japan Post Co., Ltd plans to award a single tender contract for the basic use application of the AI interview service SHaiN. The contract is scheduled for July 22, 2026, and the reason for single tendering is interchangeability under the Agreement on Government Procurement. The contracting party is Talent and Assessment Co., Ltd.

  • Publication date: July 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 22, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Talent and Assessment Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Satoshi HIKAGE, Agent of Head Office contracting entity Japan Post Co., Ltd
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems

Demonstration Work for Introduction of Generative AI

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for demonstration work related to the introduction of generative AI. The contract is planned for July 22, 2026, with SHIFT Corporation as the intended contractor under the exclusive rights protection clause of the Government Procurement Agreement. The procuring entity is the Japan Coast Guard's General Affairs Department.

  • Publication date: July 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 22, 2026
  • Intended vendor: SHIFT Corporation
  • Procuring entity: 海上保安庁総務部長澤井俊
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

Evaluation system for large-scale AI, big simulation, and big data analysis execution

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for a comprehensive evaluation system aimed at enabling large-scale execution of AI, big simulation, and big data analysis. The procuring entity is the National Institute of RIKEN. The draft specifications are available for download, and an online briefing session will be held.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: August 6, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Saka-niwa Rei, Director of the General Affairs and Procurement Department, National Institute of RIKEN
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Data, HPC

Provision of generative AI environment for illegal/harmful SNS content judgment

Open tender

The National Police Agency is procuring a service to provide an environment that uses generative AI to judge illegal and harmful information on Social Networking Services (SNS). Delivery deadline and location will be as specified in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: July 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 27, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mari SHIGENARI, Finance Division, Commissioner-General's Secretariat, National Police Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

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