Announcement of STEAM JAPAN AWARD 2026 Winning Projects

This award, now in its 6th year (Organized by: STEAM JAPAN AWARD Executive Committee / Sponsored by: The Nissan Foundation / Supported by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), received numerous applications from across Japan and overseas. Many ambitious projects tackling social issues were submitted. Following a rigorous selection process, the winners have now been decided.

Judging Criteria

This award was evaluated comprehensively based on the following three points:

Award-Winning Projects

Details of the award-winning projects can be viewed below and on the official website.

Message from Special Juror

Haruyoshi Kumura, Chairman of The Nissan Foundation

"I felt that there were more good initiatives in last year's projects, but this year too, we saw many excellent works with interesting themes that accurately capture social issues, and good perspectives on the application of technology.

I also believe that more presentation materials are being compiled in a way that aligns with the interests of the readers."

Message from the Organizer

Yumiri Inoue, Executive Committee Chair and Juror (Editor-in-Chief of STEAM JAPAN)

"This year's STEAM JAPAN AWARD 2026 received more applications than ever before from all over the country. I am deeply grateful.

Among this year's submitted projects, many showed a natural connection between their own curiosity and interests and social/regional issues, going beyond mere ideas to include prototyping, verification, and even social implementation, which was very encouraging.

All the projects, not just the award winners, were truly wonderful, even those that unfortunately did not receive an award. Each project conveyed the participants' sincere approach to challenges, their self-thinking, and their proactive attitude.

"We will create our own future."

I would like to express my renewed gratitude and respect to everyone who applied with that spirit, and I will continue to support your challenges for the future."

About STEAM JAPAN AWARD

STEAM JAPAN AWARD is an award that recognizes STEAM projects by junior high and high school students that tackle social issues. In 2026, it marks its 6th year, with both the number of applications and the quality of submissions expanding year by year.

Organized by: STEAM JAPAN AWARD Executive Committee Sponsored by: The Nissan Foundation Supported by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology