Japan’s Investment Targets Include AI, Quantum Computing, Drones

Japan identified dozens of products and technologies as priority targets for investment, advancing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s flagship economic strategy to channel public and private capital into 17 strategic sectors.

The government selected 61 items for support, according to materials released after a growth strategy panel meeting on Tuesday. The list includes 27 technologies already under early stage review, such as physical artificial intelligence systems, regenerative medicine, quantum computing and marine drones.