MARINE TECH

Marintec Grand Prix 2021

Standing up for solutions to society's problems
Manufacturing, mobility, IoT, artificial intelligence, materials, energy, food, etc. related to the ocean
We implement the technologies and thoughts of entrepreneurs and researchers in the marine tech area into society together.

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ABOUT

Outline of the event

point (e.g. of a statement)

Scientific and technological "seeds" are being created in universities, research institutes, and corporate laboratories, but it takes a lot of effort before they sprout into practical applications. The Tech Planter, organized by LIVERNESS and its partners, is an ecosystem that aims to discover these seeds and serve as a planter to help them sprout into business. The Marine Tech Grand Prix 2021 is a program aimed at discovering and fostering technology seeds and entrepreneurs in the real tech field (marine-related manufacturing, mobility, IoT, artificial intelligence, materials, energy, food, etc.).

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subject (of taxation, etc.)

Those who have a vision to change the world or improve the world based on the technological seeds in the real tech field and have a will to establish or develop a new business.
Individuals and teams are both welcome to participate, even before incorporation.
No limitation on the number of years of establishment, even if you are already a corporation. Even if you are close to mass production or PMF establishment, if you are planning to collaborate with partner companies, etc., it is acceptable.

Application Theme

Passing on the richness of the sea to the next generation

Application period

Monday, March 1, 2021 - Friday, July 9, 2021

Screening Criteria

A panel of judges consisting of LIVERNESS and Diamond Partners will review the following criteria

01novelty (patentability)
02feasibility
03Are you going to change the world?
04passion

commendation

Grand Prize: (300,000 yen cash prize + right to receive 5 million yen business investment) 1
Corporate Prize: (200,000 yen) Approximately 10 prizes will be awarded.

SCHEDULE

Schedule

3/1[MON]: Entry Start

this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please register as a member and fill out the web form to apply.
We also hold information sessions on a college-by-college and individual basis to encourage determination to enter and to teach tips on document preparation. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

6/26[SAT]: kickoff

RIVANES and its partners, as well as entered teams, will meet and mingle.
Business consultation and partnership development with each other will be available. Participation or lack of participation on the day of the event will not be considered.

7/12[MON]: 1st round: Application Screening

A panel of judges composed of LIVERNESS and its partners will review the documents.
You will be asked to submit information about your team, skills, passions, and vision for the future via web form and video.
All applicants will be notified of the screening results and provided with feedback on their applications.
In addition, individual interviews (also online) for presentation review will be conducted for those who wish to participate.

8monthfirst 10 days of month: Finalists determined

Interviews will be held for applicants who pass the document screening to brush up their presentations for the final round.
In addition, meetings can be set up with partner companies for the purpose of business consultation and developing partnerships.

10/2[SAT]: Marintec Grand Prix

The 12 finalist teams that pass the document screening will be screened for presentation.

10Month～: Matching Support Period

After the Demo Day, the contact point between the venture and LIBANES will continue to be open for discussions on commercialization.
We handle a wide range of start-up issues, from incorporation to prototype development, financing, R&D, and more.
In addition, collaborative matching between ventures and partner companies has become more active to support business development.

PARTNER

ASSET

asset

ASSET01Riverness Communicator
ASSET02Partners
ASSET03Professional Supporter
ASSET04superfactory group

SUPPORT

Support

SUPPORT01Organize the purpose and vision of starting a business
SUPPORT02Brush up on your presentation
SUPPORT03Providing opportunities for business company collaboration
SUPPORT04Support for R&D and prototype development
SUPPORT05Support for knowledge and IP strategies
SUPPORT06finance

DEMO DAY

Grand Prix Outline

Grand Prix Name

Marintec Grand Prix 2021

Location

Center of Garage (1-16-3 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)

Date & Time

Saturday, October 2, 2021, 13:00-19:00

Application period

Monday, March 1, 2021 - Friday, July 9, 2021

Participation Target

Held on a closed, pre-registration basis (finalists, partner companies, professional supporters, Super Factory Group)

organizing

LIVERNESS Corporation

timeline

12:30-13:00: inauguration
13:00-13:30: Greetings from the Organizer
13:30～16:50: Final Selection Presentations (Presenter①~⑫)
16:50-17:50: Review Time
17:50-19:00: Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony

JUDGE

judge

head judge
Executive Officer, LIVERNESS Co.
Yusuke Shinozawa

Graduated from the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Tokyo (Master of Agricultural Science), joined RIVANES in 2009 after working for a PR company, launched media development business in 2012, launched seed acceleration business "TECH PLANTER" in 2013, and became Growth Manager at Real Tech Fund in 2015. Since 2018, he has been the head of the Founding Development Division. Since 2018, he has been working on the theme of "founding a company" instead of starting a business.
President and Representative Director, IHI Jet Service Co.
Shunji Sukai

Graduated from the Department of Mechanical and Physical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and joined Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) in 1982. He was involved in the development of next-generation aero engines, and then worked as the head of the engine manufacturing division before assuming his current position.
General Manager, Advanced Materials Promotion Group, Advanced Materials Division, Asahi Yusoki Co.
Hidehiro Kohrogi

After joining Asahi Yukizai Corporation in 1995, he was engaged in the development of plastic materials such as phenolic resin molding materials for automotive applications and polypropylene pipes for use in chemical solutions. He also experienced joint research with universities for the purpose of exploring new businesses. Currently, as the head of the Resin Technology Development Department, he is involved in product development work for the division, and has been in his current position since 2020, concurrently serving in other capacities. Aiming to create new niche-top businesses by utilizing our company's resources.
Manager, Marine Solution Section, Next Generation Business Development and Promotion Department, EBARA Corporation
Hiroki Matsui

Joined the EBARA Group in 2001. Since joining the company, he has been engaged in a wide range of areas in personnel and labor affairs and planning. Mainly participated in business reform projects including system introduction. He has also been transferred to a number of affiliated companies. Aspiring to solve social issues faced by the ocean, he will participate in the aquaculture business promotion project in 2019 through an open recruitment process.
Smart Ship Strategy Team Leader, Smart Shipping Promotion Department, Technology Innovation Division, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

Shigeki Kyoda

After joining MOL in 2007, he was engaged in LNG carrier business, car carrier business, and business management of group companies, etc. In 2018, he joined his current department to promote ICT for ships, including autonomous vessels and XR technology. In 2018, he joined Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, where he has been working on the promotion of ICT for ships, such as autonomous vessels and the use of XR technology.
Executive Officer, Business Administration Department, Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation
Yasuhisa Tsubata

Born in Tokyo in 1969, he graduated from the School of Commerce at Waseda University. After working in the consulting industry (Andersen Consulting, A.T. Kearney) for about 7 years and in information communication related venture companies (Forval Telecom, Cybozu, Feed Path) for about 12 years, he joined Yahoo Japan in 2011 upon the acquisition by Yahoo Japan of Feed Path, of which he was the representative. After working in new business planning, M&A, and group company management, he joined Tsuneishi Holdings in October 2015 and took charge of the corporate planning department as an executive officer in January 2016 (current position). In April of the same year, he established Tsuneishi Capital Partners, a CVC subsidiary, and became President and Representative Director (current position).
General Manager, Aquaculture System Business Department, Solution Co-Creation Center, Nittetsu Engineering Co.
Takuro Kariya

In 1994, he joined Nippon Steel Corporation (currently Nippon Steel Corporation). In the Engineering Business Division, he was in charge of construction office management and sales in the field of construction and steel structures. from 2013, as General Manager of the Business Development Office, he was in charge of all aspects of new business development, resulting in the planning, development, and commercialization of a large-scale offshore aquaculture system. he has been in his current position since 2019. As a student, he majored in Buddhist sculpture in the Department of Art History at the Faculty of Letters.
General Manager, Aquaculture Research Laboratory, Central Research Laboratory, Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.
Akimasa Hatanaka

Graduated from the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Tokyo in 1999. He joined Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. in the same year. After joining the company, he worked at the Central Research Laboratory, where he was engaged in the development of processing technologies for marine products, development of functional raw materials derived from marine products, development of aquaculture feed, etc. He has been in his current position since 2014. He has been working on solving issues through open innovation in the marine products business, including aquaculture.
General Manager, Service Innovation Division, Nihon Unisys, Ltd.
Hiroshi Matsumoto

After joining the company, he worked as a sales representative for JA system financial institutions and regional financial institutions, focusing on mission-critical systems. Currently, he is also in charge of postal business, home delivery logistics, school education and childcare, entertainment business, and other areas. He is also a director of Uniadex, a group company, and a board member of a certain inbound organization. He promotes the digitalization of business in all industries, aiming to improve convenience for consumers and revitalize industries.
General Manager, Central Research Laboratory, Maruha Nichiro Co.
Shinya Ashida

Born in 1964. Graduated from Kyoto University, Faculty of Science, and joined Taiyo Fishery Corporation (now Maruha Nichiro) in 1988. After joining the company, he worked at the Central Research Laboratory, where he was mainly engaged in the development of functional materials from marine products, processed tuna products for raw consumption, and other marine and food processing technologies.

FINALIST

finalist

IJS Award / MOL Award

Eight Knots Co.

Representative] Hiroto Kimura

On-demand water transportation by autonomous small EV vessels
The company aims to solve the social issues of "water transportation", which is indispensable in Japan, an island nation, such as remote island shipping routes, cargo transportation, and tourism, by using on-demand water transportation by autonomous small EV boats with robotics and AI.
Asahi Yukizai Award

SEC CIPREX Corporation

Representative] Kotaro Tetsumura

Solving PID problems with deep-sea compatible polyolefins
Sodium migration in strong electric fields" is a cause of insulation failure in deep-sea sensors and submarine electric wires and performance degradation (PID) of solar panels. We aim to solve this PID problem by using pressure-resistant polyolefin materials that inhibit salt migration in deep-sea water pressure.
Nihon Unisys BIPROGY Award

Future Quest, Inc.

Representative] Tomoki Takimoto

Transoceanic communication platform by VDES
The development of a new communication platform that enables data transmission and reception via VHF waves will enable communication between large vessels, small vessels, fishing vessels, and users without radios, aiming to become an information provider between sea, land, and sea.
RoboScience Corporation

Representative] Kazuo Ishii

Development of information infrastructure technology for underwater environments and its implementation in actual sea areas
In the marine field, automatic inspection and maintenance of underwater infrastructure, such as inspection and maintenance of ships and harbors, as well as optimization of feeding and preservation of aquaculture environment are issues in aquaculture. We will develop underwater information infrastructure technology and robots that will serve as tools for this purpose.
Ten no Gijutsu Co.

Representative] Yutaka Kudo

Beach litter survey by satellite image analysis
We are working on the development of monitoring technology for coastal debris using satellite images. We will present examples of actual results obtained under specific conditions. Furthermore, we will show that satellite image analysis technology can lead to new industries and businesses.
Real Tech Fund Award

Crucial Cooling Performance, Inc.

Representative] Takashi Mizuta

Development of ultra-bright, energy-saving marine lighting with a new heat dissipation system
FGHP technology, a new heat dissipation system, solves the thermal problem of semiconductors and can achieve significantly higher performance and energy savings in electronic equipment. This will be utilized in the marine field to contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality.
Core System Japan Inc.

Representative] Daishi Yamazaki

Accelerating DX in Civil Engineering and Water Environment Infrastructure with Unbreakable Sensors
Developed a hetero-core optical fiber sensor with low possibility of damage due to lightning or electrical leakage and small measurement error. The sensor will be applied to bridges, high-voltage towers, tunnels, rivers, and sewage system management to promote high-precision maintenance and environmental monitoring.
Grand Prize

KUAU.

Representative] Masato Ueda

Highly Efficient Coral Propagation Technology for CO2 Fixation
Aiming to establish a highly efficient propagation technology to isolate a large number of polyps from coral fragments and settle them on a substrate by utilizing our unique regenerative medicine technology. The propagation of corals with calcium carbonate skeletons will fix CO2 and contribute to achieving carbon neutrality.
Nissui Award / Nittetsu Engineering Award

MizLinx

Representative] Naho Nojo

Observation system for efficient marine resource exploration
Develop an ocean observation system that can remotely check fishing/aquaculture areas by acquiring undersea data at desired depths, such as water temperature and images, to improve operational efficiency in the fishing and aquaculture industries. In the future, the project aims to connect to the exploration of seafloor resources.
Glocalink Award

Team D3DCG

Representative] Yutaka Watanabe

Fatigue and Heat Stroke Evaluation System Based on the Human Center of Gravity Detection Theory
A human being supported by muscles can be regarded as a spring structure. Based on this, the human center of gravity detection theory, which applies the 3D center of gravity detection theory proven in automobiles and other moving vehicles, is used to monitor human sway and evaluate fatigue and heat stroke.
Maruha Nichiro Award

Team DEPS

Representative] Tomohisa Wada

Low-cost, low-power undersea GPS for AUV fleet
Low-cost, low-power undersea GPS technology, parallel seafloor scanning through AUV fleet coordination, and smaller and lower cost AUVs will enable "wide-area, efficient, and highly accurate" deep-sea bathymetry scanning.
EBARA Award

Microbial Power

Representative] Katsutoshi Hori

Next-Generation Aquaculture Realized by Microbial Fish Disease Control Technology
Focusing on the fact that fish and shellfish are constantly exposed to microorganisms in the water, we established the world's first fish disease prevention technology called "Epidermal Probiotics". This technology has realized ecosystem-mimetic aquaculture that actively utilizes microorganisms.