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HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima Tech Planter 2024

ORGANIZER
  • organizing
    Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
  • organizing
    The Hiroshima Bank, Ltd.
  • special co-sponsorship
    Coming Soon
  • special cooperation
    Coming Soon
ABOUT
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HIROSHIMA TECH PLANTER is a program that aims to discover and nurture entrepreneurs in Hiroshima who have the ability to change the world, solve global problems, and create new industries in the region. The 5th Hiroshima Tech Planter Grand Prix will be held as an opportunity for individuals and teams who are passionate about research and development in Hiroshima to gain opportunities to implement their research results in society in an autonomous and continuous manner.
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  • Those who have a vision to change the world or improve the world based on technological seeds in the real tech area (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 a new business. Those who are willing to start up or develop a new business.
  • Both individual and team participation is acceptable.
  • Even before the incorporation of the corporation is acceptable.
  • No limitation on the number of years of incorporation, even if the company is already a corporation.
Application period
Monday, July 15, 2024 - Friday, December 20, 2024
Screening Criteria
A panel of judges consisting of LIVERNESS Corporation and its partner companies 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.
LocationInterview Location

Iidabashi Miyuki Bldg. 5F, 1-4 Shimomiyaibicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0822, Japan
Tokyo Head Office, LIVERNESS Co.
TEL: 03-5227-4198 FAX: 03-5227-4199
E-Mail:[email protected]
Attn: NAKAJIMA, ISHIZAWA
*Interviews will be held in person in Hiroshima Prefecture as well as online (Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, whereby, etc.).

SCHEDULE
7/15[MON]

Entry Start

Website (Japanese only) https://id.lne.st/pre_regist?s=tp To apply, please register as a member on our website (see below) and fill out the web form. If you have any questions about your entry, we will be happy to discuss them with you individually. Please feel free to contact us.

7Month～

Briefing (~late November)

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.

12/20[FRI].

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.

1monthmiddle of a month

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.

2/15[SAT]

The 5th Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima Prefecture. The Grand Prix will be held in a semi-closed session, and in addition to the contestants and partner companies, local businesses and universities will participate. After the judging, an awards ceremony will be held.

PARTNER

Regional Development Partners

  • BIPROGY Corporation
  • Marui Sangyo Corporation
DEMO DAY
Grand Prix Name
The 5th Hiroshima Tech Plan Grand Prix
Location
Hirogin Holdings Head Office Bldg. 4F Main Hall (1-3-8 Kamiyacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
Date & Time
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 13:00-19:00
Application period
Monday, July 15, 2024 - Friday, December 20, 2024
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
Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
timeline
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
JUDGE
Coming soon
FINALIST
Coming soon
HIROSHIMA2/15holding a meeting
entry
Wanted!