IBARAKI TECH PLANTER is a program to discover science, technology, and business seeds that could create new industries in Ibaraki Prefecture, which has a large concentration of research institutions. The program also works with educational institutions to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and researchers. The 8th Ibaraki Tech Plan Grand Prix will be held with the aim of discovering and fostering teams that are passionate about changing the world from Ibaraki Prefecture.
subject (of taxation, etc.)
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
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Friday, December 20, 2024
Screening Criteria
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.
contact information (for inquiries) (e.g. corporate phone number)
Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
Iidabashi Miyuki Bldg. 5F, 1-4 Shimomiyaibicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0822, Japan
(Attn: Nishimura, Kawana)
Phone: 03-5227-4198 Mail: +81-3-5227-4198[email protected]
SCHEDULE
Schedule
8/20[TUE]
Entry Start
this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)to access your LIVERNESS ID and fill out the entry form to apply. If you have any questions about entry, we can arrange a personal consultation (phone call, online meeting, etc.). Please feel free to contact us.
12/20[FRI].
1st round: Application Screening
Documents will be reviewed based on the information submitted by December 20 (Fri.). 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.
Notification to finalists/web upload
Interviews will be held for the finalists of the Ibaraki Tech Plan Grand Prix who have passed the document screening, with the aim of brushing up their presentations. In addition, interviews can be set up with partners for the purpose of business consultation and developing business alliances.
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8th Ibaraki Tech Plan Grand Prix
Ltd. and its partners will serve as judges for a 7-minute presentation followed by a 7-minute Q&A session. The Grand Prix will be held semi-closed and will be attended by contestants and partners.
PARTNER
Partners
Regional Development Partners
Focus Systems Co.
Fuji Electric Co.
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
UntroD Capital Japan K.K.
support
Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
DEMO DAY
Grand Prix Outline
Grand Prix Name
8th Ibaraki Tech Plan Grand Prix
Location
Tsukuba International Congress Center
Date & Time
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 13:00-19:00
Application period
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Friday, December 20, 2024
Participation Target
Finalists, partners, researchers in academia, students, middle and high school students, etc.
