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obladi
better late than never?
Yubaru
A- typical of how fast Japan moves. I am actually surprised they decided this fast.
virusrex
One very strong criticism that has been discussed about this initiative is that the projects have been heavily biased towards companies instead of universities or research institutes that could develop things without having a priority on profits. From the 17 projects approved here only one (from the Hiroshima University) were not given to companies, even the project of the Osaka University will belong to the Biken foundation, which include pharmaceutical companies.
In a sense is is understandable that companies are given some preference, after all if anything useful is developed it can immediately be directed towards production without any further negotiation, but it is also risky in the way that if the research seems to be destined to produce something that is not profitable the companies may choose not to finish, while universities or research institutes managed with public funds would be more interested in the public health benefits.
Rodney
It’s great that profits will go Japanese companies and not Gates etc.
asdfghjkl
As usual easy to spend a crap load of money. Let’s see if they actually make any use of it. Lots will be wasted on backhanders etc.
Mohan
Keep dreaming...
By the time when you really need to supply vaccines, a decision would be rolled out stating the cost to import vaccine is much lower and faster than producing the required amount domestically.
Try to understand what happened to the mask supply during early pandemic...forget vaccines.
kurisupisu
It is truly amazing that having given up
the vaccine jab merry go round, I haven’t been infected…amazing!
lostrune2
What makes ya think he can't invest in Japanese companies, lol