

| Sector | Goal | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Automobiles | Develop and commercialize cutting-edge vehicles with embedded IT functions. |
Develop innovative auto technologies such as ‘telemetics’ and integrated control systems increasing safety and comfort. Secure source technologies for hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles. Provide incentives for eco-friendly vehicles. |
| Shipbuilding | Develop additional core technologies to increase value-added process. |
Obtain source technologies and developing technologies for key parts of offshore plants and icebreaking ships. Build a new ship models equipped with advanced IT technologies. |
| Semiconductors |
Maintain status as the world’s largest memory chip producer. Enhance competitiveness of non-memory chip sector. |
(In the memory sector) (In the non-memory sector) |
| Steel |
Maintain status as leading global steel producer. |
Expand investment in overseas iron ore development projects. Increase supply of insufficient steel materials. |
| General Machines |
Secure advanced technologies to stimulate production and exports. |
Develop core technologies for localization of general machines. Conduct joint development on key equipment for future power plants between plant producers and equipment companies. |
| Textiles |
Develop core textile technologies. |
Promote a convergence of textile and IT. Produce new types of textiles such as ‘green textiles.’ |
| Parts and Materials |
Obtain source technologies. |
Develop technologies for imported parts and materials. Construct business-friendly infrastructure. |