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Shizuoka Tech Planter 2025

ORGANIZER
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    Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
ABOUT
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SHIZUOKA TECH PLANTER is a program to discover science, technology, and business seeds that could create new industries in Shizuoka Prefecture, which boasts rich agricultural, forestry, and fishery resources and a large share of the manufacturing industry. The program also works with educational institutions to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and researchers. The 8th Shizuoka Tech Grand Prix will be held with the aim of discovering and fostering teams that are passionate about changing the world from Shizuoka Prefecture.
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  • Have a vision to change the world or improve the world based on technological seeds in the real tech domain (manufacturing, robotics, mobility, IoT, artificial intelligence, materials, biotechnology, medicine, healthcare, food, agriculture, marine development, resources, environment, energy, etc.) and have the will to establish or develop new businesses. Those who are willing to start up or develop a new business.
  • Both individual and team participation is acceptable. Even if you are not incorporated yet, you are welcome to participate.
  • No limitation on the number of years of incorporation, even if the company is already a corporation.
Application period
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Screening Criteria
A panel of judges composed of LIVERNESS and its partners will review the following items
  1. 01novelty (patentability)
  2. 02feasibility
  3. 03Are you going to change the world?
  4. 04passion
commendation
Grand Prize: 1
Corporate Awards: Several are planned.
contact information (for inquiries) (e.g. corporate phone number)

Iidabashi Miyuki Bldg. 5F, 1-4 Shimomiyaibicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0822, Japan
Regional Development Division, LIVERNESS Co.
TEL: 03-5227-4198 FAX: 03-5227-4199
Mail:[email protected]
Attn: TAKINO, KANNO
*Interviews will be held in person in Shizuoka Prefecture, as well as online (Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, whereby, etc.).
If you are at all interested, please feel free to contact us.

SCHEDULE
2/10[MON]

Entry Start

WebsitePlease register as a member and fill out the web form to apply. If you have any questions about your entry, we will be happy to discuss them with you individually. Please feel free to contact us.

5/16[FRI].

document review

We will review the submitted documents by May 16 (Fri.). We will ask you to submit information about your team, skills, passions, and future plans via web form and video. All applicants will be notified of the screening results and will receive feedback on their applications if they so desire.

Finalists determined

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

7/5[SAT]

8th Shizuoka Tech Plan Grand Prix Final Round

Contestants will give a 7-minute presentation and participate in a 7-minute Q&A session with a panel of judges from major institutions and partner companies in Shizuoka Prefecture. Finalist presentations will be semi-closed, and in addition to contestants and partner companies, local businesses and universities will participate. An awards ceremony will follow the judging.

PARTNER
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DEMO DAY
Grand Prix Name
8th Shizuoka Tech Plan Grand Prix
Location
Co-startup Space & Community "FUSE (B1F, Zaza City Hamamatsu Central Building, 100-1 Kajicho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City)
Date & Time
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 13:00-19:00
Application period
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Participation Target
Finalists, partners, researchers in academia, undergraduate and graduate students, middle and high school students, etc.
*Semi-closed (held with pre-registration)
*Finalists: 9 teams (selected from entries)
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Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
timeline
13:00-13:30
Greetings from the Organizer / Explanation of Purpose / Introduction of Screening Committee Members
13:30-13:45
keynote speech
13:45～14:30
Finalist Presentations (Presenter①-③)
14:30～14:40
break
14:40-15:25
Finalist Presentations (Presenter④-6)
15:25-15:35
break
15:35-16:20
Finalist Presentations (Presenter ⑦ - ⑨)
16:20-17:20
Lightning Talks and Poster Sessions
17:20-18:20
Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony
18:30-19:00
information exchange meeting
JUDGE
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FINALIST
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SHIZUOKA7/5holding a meeting
entry
Wanted!