Gunma Tech Planter 2025
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Gunma Next Generation Industry Creation and Development Consortium
Consortium member institutions】 【Consortium member institutions
Gunma Prefecture, The Gunma Bank, Ltd., Shinonome Shinkin Bank, Gunma University, Maebashi Institute of Technology, Gunma National College of Technology, Liberace Co.
Consortium partner institutions】 【Consortium partner institutions
Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare
Outline of the event
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- The 5th Gunma Tech Grand Prix is an initiative to discover business seeds in the real tech field (manufacturing, robotics, mobility, IoT, artificial intelligence, materials, biotechnology, medicine, healthcare, food, agriculture, marine development, resources, environment, energy, etc.) from science and technology universities and companies aiming to start a second business based in Gunma Prefecture, and to discover and nurture teams with science and technology and passion to change the world from Gunma Prefecture by providing mentoring and consultation opportunities. The 5th Gunma Tech Plan Grand Prix will be held as an initiative to discover and nurture teams with science and technology and passion to change the world from Gunma Prefecture.
- subject (of taxation, etc.)
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- Those who have a desire to change the world, make the world a better place, or solve social and industrial issues based on the technological seeds of research institutions such as universities and other higher education institutions in the prefecture in the real tech field (manufacturing, robotics, mobility, IoT, artificial intelligence, materials, biotechnology, medicine, healthcare, food, agriculture, marine development, resources, environment, energy, etc.). Those who have a desire to change the world, improve the world, solve social and industrial problems, and establish or develop new businesses based on the technological seeds of research institutions such as universities and other institutions of higher education in the prefecture.
- Both individuals and teams are welcome to participate, even before incorporation.
- No limitation on the number of years of incorporation, even if the company is already a corporation.
- Application period
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025 18:00
- Screening Criteria
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A panel of judges consisting of LIVERNESS Corporation and its partner companies will review the following items.
- 01novelty (patentability)
- 02feasibility
- 03Are you going to change the world?
- 04passion
- commendation
- Grand Prize: 1
Corporate Awards: Several are planned. - LocationInterview Location
Gunma Consortium for the Creation and Development of Next-Generation Industries Secretariat
6F Iidabashi Miyuki Building, 1-4 Shimomiyaibicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0822, Japan
RIVANES Community Development Division (Attn: Kaiura, Miyauchi)
TEL: 03-5227-4198 FAX: 03-5227-4199
Mail:[email protected]
*Interviews will be held in person in Gunma Prefecture as well as online (Google Meet, MS Teams, etc.).
If you are at all interested, please feel free to contact us.
Schedule
- 4/1[TUE]
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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.
- 4monthfirst 10 days of month
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Briefing (~mid-May)
RIVANES Corporation will hold an information session for the entering teams (first-come, first-served basis, closing when capacity is reached). The teams will be able to consult with each other and develop business partnerships. Participation or not on the day will have no bearing on the screening process.
- 4/24[THU]
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Kick-off event
RIVERNESS, partner companies, and entry teams (applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be closed when capacity is reached) will gather to exchange information and ideas. Participants will be able to consult with each other and develop business alliances.
- 5/23[FRI].
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Entry deadline
Documents will be reviewed based on the information submitted by the deadline. Applicants will be asked to submit information about their 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.
- 6monthmiddle of a month
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Finalists determined
Interviews will be held for applicants who pass the document screening to brush up their presentation for the Grand Prix. In addition, interviews can be set up with partner companies for the purpose of business consultation and development of business alliances.
- 7/26[SAT]
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5th Gunma Tech Plan Grand Prix
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 Gunma Prefecture. The Grand Prix will be held in a semi-closed session and will be attended by contestants and partner companies as well as local businesses and universities. After the judging, an awards ceremony will be held.
Partners
Grand Prix Outline
- Grand Prix Name
- 5th Gunma Tech Plan Grand Prix
- Location
- G-Messe Gunma (12-24 Iwaoshi-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture)
- Date & Time
- Saturday, July 26, 2025, 13:00-20:00
- Application period
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025 18:00
- 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) - organizing
- Gunma Next Generation Industry Creation and Development Consortium
Consortium member institutions】 【Consortium member institutions
Gunma Prefecture, The Gunma Bank, Ltd., Shinonome Shinkin Bank, Gunma University, Maebashi Institute of Technology, Gunma National College of Technology, Liberace Co.
Consortium partner institutions】 【Consortium partner institutions
Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare - timeline
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- 12:30-13:00
- inauguration
- 13:00-13:25
- Greetings from the Organizer and Introduction of Judges
- 13:25-13:45
- Keynote speeches by senior venture capitalists
- 13:45～14:30
- Finalists' Presentations (1) to (3) (7 minutes for presentation: 7 minutes for questions)/1 team
- 14:30～14:40
- break
- 14:40-15:25
- Finalists' Presentations 4-6 (7 minutes for presentation: 7 minutes for Q&A)/1 team
- 15:25-15:35
- break
- 15:35-16:20
- Finalists' Presentations ⑦ - ⑨ (7 minutes for presentation, 7 minutes for Q&A)/1 team
- 16:20-17:10
- Lightning Talks, Poster Exchange, (Judging Session)
- 17:10-18:00
- Awards Ceremony and Closing Ceremony
- 18:00-19:00
- information exchange meeting