Applications are now open for the METI AI and Tech Talent Internship Program in Japan 2025. This is a fully-funded international internship program with Japanese companies in the fields of artificial intelligence, information technology, and technology . The internship duration is 1.5 months and will run from October 31 to December 15, 2025. This is a government-approved internship program sponsored and implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). Each company will hire 1 to 5 interns. There is no application fee , and the internship is open to undergraduate , master's , or graduate students . Japanese language proficiency is not required. The METI AI and Tech Talent Internship Program aims to enhance the IT talent pool of Japanese companies. Below are more details about the METI AI and Tech Talent Internship Program in Japan, including requirements, financial benefits, and the application process.

Details about the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Artificial Intelligence and Technology Talent Training Program 2025

• Host country : Japan
• Location : Japanese companies
• Duration : one and a half months
• Training dates : from October 31 to December 15, 2025
• Financial Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: June 26, 2025

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• Covering round-trip airfare
• 3000 yen daily living allowance
• Accommodation provided
• Intercultural Communication Training
• Training insurance

Training activities

The global demand for IT talent is growing year after year. This is the perfect opportunity for AI and technology interns to complete a fully-funded internship in Japan.

• IT Training in Japan
• Engineering training in Japan
• Digital transformation/new business development leveraging AI technology, etc.
• Design and production of websites for foreign markets, etc.
• Market/marketing study in the trainee's country.
• Developing services for foreign markets, etc.

Eligibility criteria

• The training is open to nationals of the DAC list of ODA recipients .
• Applicants must reside outside Japan.
• Must be a current student (expecting to graduate from an institution of higher education) or a recent graduate (within the last three years).
• You must have English communication skills.
• Japanese language proficiency must be below JLPT N5 level.
• Applicants must be available to fully participate in all training and coaching activities.
• Any additional criteria specified by the host company must be met.
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How to apply for the Japanese Ministry of Trade and Industry's AI and Technology Talent Training Program?

Candidates should apply online through the official website. Application is free, and the website link is below.