The term “key technology of national importance” denotes scientific technology heavily invested in large-scale national projects and aimed at improvements in comprehensive national security and the realization of world-class research capabilities.

Japan’s Council for Science and Technology Policy considers the Next-Generation Supercomputer a “key technology of national importance” serving as a foundation of national scientific technology and industrial competitive strength, and has clearly designated the project as a long-term strategic national goal.

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