India and Japan sign agreements in quantum technology and health research on May 06, 2026

Key facts

• India and Japan exchanged agreements in quantum science and medical devices during a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi on May 06, 2026.
• A Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in health and medical devices was signed between the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
• A Letter of Intent (LoI) on cooperation in Quantum Science and Technology was signed between Japan's Cabinet Office and the DST.
• The engagement is part of the India-Japan Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership, building on the outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan in August 2025.
• India's deep-tech focus includes national missions in Quantum Technologies, Cyber-Physical Systems, Electric Mobility, Clean Energy, and Advanced Computing.
• Collaboration under India's National Quantum Mission covers quantum computing, communication, sensing, and secure communication networks.