WIDE project (1)

Since 1989
Consortium of univs and companies, for internet-related researches
50 commercial sponsors, 500 researchers (incl. 30+ Ph.D/60+ Profs)
Toshiba, Hitachi, NEC, Yokogawa, Fujitsu, Sony, Keio U, Tokyo U, IIJ, ...
Chaired by Prof. Murai, steered by 20 board members

Tight relationship with other research entities

Budget?
From sponsoring companies
From goverment for projects (like NSF)