Japan Education Grants

Fund your school's virtual science lab with Japanese education grants.
WhimsyLabs helps with grant applications and provides free demos. Fully compatible with GIGA School Chromebooks.

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About WhimsyLabs Virtual Lab

WhimsyLabs provides virtual laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Schools with limited lab space or equipment can offer students realistic science experiments. Various Japanese education grants can help fund your implementation.

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Grant Funding Available

MEXT (Ministry of Education) and JSPS Kakenhi grants can be used for ICT educational materials. We provide all documentation needed for applications.

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GIGA School Compatible

WhimsyLabs runs on Chromebooks, Windows, and iPads - all devices distributed under the GIGA School program. No additional hardware required.

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Application Support

We provide technical specifications, educational evidence, and implementation plans needed for grant applications. Contact us for assistance.

GIGA School Program Compatibility

WhimsyLabs is designed to run smoothly on devices distributed to students across Japan under the GIGA School Program (GIGAスクール構想).

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Supported Devices

  • Chromebook (GIGA School Standard)
  • Windows PC / Tablets
  • iPad / iOS Devices
  • Android Tablets
  • VR Headsets (Optional)
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Benefits

  • No additional hardware purchases needed
  • Use existing GIGA School devices
  • Web-based - no installation required
  • Works on school networks
  • 1:1 device learning enabled

Major Grant Programs

Below are key grant programs that can fund ICT educational materials and science equipment. WhimsyLabs provides documentation support for all these programs.

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MEXT ICT Education Promotion

文部科学省 教育ICT活用推進事業

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) runs various programs to enhance education quality through ICT as part of the GIGA School initiative. These can fund digital teaching materials and teacher training.

EligiblePublic and private elementary, junior high, and high schools
Main UsesICT equipment, digital materials, teacher training

WhimsyLabs qualifies as 'digital teaching material' (デジタル教材). We provide educational effectiveness evidence for your application.

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JSPS Grants-in-Aid (Kakenhi)

日本学術振興会 科学研究費助成事業（科研費）

Kakenhi, managed by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, supports research activities at universities and technical colleges. It can fund research on teaching methods and educational material development.

EligibleUniversities, technical colleges, research institutions
Grant AmountVaries by category (¥100K - ¥10M+)

Can be used for research on science education effectiveness using simulation materials. We welcome collaborative research inquiries.

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GIGA School Related Subsidies

GIGAスクール構想関連補助金

Phase 2 of the GIGA School Program focuses not just on device renewal but also on enriching educational content. Various municipal subsidies are available.

EligibleMunicipal boards of education, public schools
Focus AreasDigital materials, learning systems, teacher training

Since WhimsyLabs runs on GIGA School standard devices, you can implement it with content costs only - no additional hardware budget needed.

WhimsyLabs Application Support

We provide the following support free of charge to help with your grant application. Please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Technical Specifications

Documentation covering system requirements, security measures, and data protection policies needed for your application.

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Educational Evidence

Research data demonstrating virtual lab learning effectiveness, plus case studies from international implementations.

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Implementation Templates

Templates for curriculum integration, lesson plans, and implementation schedules to help with your proposal.

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Free Demos & Workshops

We can provide demonstrations for reviewers and stakeholders, plus teacher training workshops.

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Application Review

We'll review your draft application and provide advice on technical content and descriptions.

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Ongoing Support

After implementation, we continue providing teacher training and operational support. We also help with outcome reports.

Contact Us

We're happy to discuss how to use education grants for WhimsyLabs implementation at your school. Start with a free demo and we'll recommend the best plan for your needs.

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Experience WhimsyLabs' virtual laboratories firsthand and see how they can enhance science education at your school. We're here to help with grant applications and implementation planning.

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