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.
NEWS
PARTNER
  • IHI Jet Service Co.
  • Asahi Yukizai Co.
  • EBARA Corporation
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
  • Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation
  • Nittetsu Engineering Co.
  • Nissui Corporation
  • Nihon Unisys, Ltd.
  • Maruha Nichiro Corporation
ASSET
  1. ASSET01Riverness Communicator
  2. ASSET02Partners
  3. ASSET03Professional Supporter
  4. ASSET04superfactory group
SUPPORT
  1. SUPPORT01Organize the purpose and vision of starting a business
  2. SUPPORT02Brush up on your presentation
  3. SUPPORT03Providing opportunities for business company collaboration
  4. SUPPORT04Support for R&D and prototype development
  5. SUPPORT05Support for knowledge and IP strategies
  6. SUPPORT06finance
DEMO DAY
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
Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
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
  • Yusuke Shinozawa
    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.
  • Shunji Sukai
    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.
  • Hidehiro Kohrogi
    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.
  • Hiroki Matsui
    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.
  • Shigeki Kyoda
    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.
  • Yasuhisa Tsubata
    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).
  • Takuro Kariya
    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.
  • Akimasa Hatanaka
    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.
  • Hiroshi Matsumoto
    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.
  • Shinya Ashida
    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
  • IJS Award / MOL Award
    Hiroto Kimura
    Eight Knots Co.
    Representative] Hiroto Kimura
    On-demand water transportation by autonomous small EV vessels

    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
    Kotaro Tetsumura
    SEC CIPREX Corporation
    Representative] Kotaro Tetsumura
    Solving PID problems with deep-sea compatible polyolefins

    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
    Tomoki Takimoto
    Future Quest, Inc.
    Representative] Tomoki Takimoto
    Transoceanic communication platform by VDES

    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.
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    Kazuo Ishii
    RoboScience Corporation
    Representative] Kazuo Ishii
    Development of information infrastructure technology for underwater environments and its implementation in actual sea areas

    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.
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    Yutaka Kudo
    Ten no Gijutsu Co.
    Representative] Yutaka Kudo
    Beach litter survey by satellite image analysis

    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
    Takashi Mizuta
    Crucial Cooling Performance, Inc.
    Representative] Takashi Mizuta
    Development of ultra-bright, energy-saving marine lighting with a new heat dissipation system

    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.
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    Taishi Yamazaki
    Core System Japan Inc.
    Representative] Daishi Yamazaki
    Accelerating DX in Civil Engineering and Water Environment Infrastructure with Unbreakable Sensors

    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
    Masato Ueda
    KUAU.
    Representative] Masato Ueda
    Highly Efficient Coral Propagation Technology for CO2 Fixation

    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
    Naho Nojo
    MizLinx
    Representative] Naho Nojo
    Observation system for efficient marine resource exploration

    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
    Yutaka Watanabe
    Team D3DCG
    Representative] Yutaka Watanabe
    Fatigue and Heat Stroke Evaluation System Based on the Human Center of Gravity Detection Theory

    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
    Tomohisa Wada
    Team DEPS
    Representative] Tomohisa Wada
    Low-cost, low-power undersea GPS for AUV fleet

    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
    Katsutoshi Hori
    Microbial Power
    Representative] Katsutoshi Hori
    Next-Generation Aquaculture Realized by Microbial Fish Disease Control Technology

    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.
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