MARINE TECH

Marintec Grand Prix 2022

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.

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ABOUT

Outline of the event

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Scientific and technological "seeds" are being created in universities, research institutes, and corporate laboratories, but it takes a lot of effort before they sprout into practical applications. The Tech Planter, organized by RIVANES and its partners, is an ecosystem that aims to serve as a planter to discover these seeds and help them sprout into business. The Marine Tech Grand Prix 2022 is a program aimed at discovering and fostering technology seeds and entrepreneurs in the real tech field (marine-related manufacturing, mobility, IoT, artificial intelligence, materials, energy, food, etc.).

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Those who have a vision to change the world or improve the world based on the technological seeds in the real tech field and have a will to establish or develop a new business.
Individuals and teams are both welcome to participate, even before incorporation.
No limitation on the number of years of establishment, even if you are already a corporation. Even if you are close to mass production or PMF establishment, if you are planning to collaborate with partner companies, etc., it is acceptable.

Application Theme

Passing on the richness of the sea to the next generation

Application period

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Friday, July 8, 2022

Screening Criteria

A panel of judges consisting of LIVERNESS and Diamond Partners will review the following criteria

01novelty (patentability)
02feasibility
03Overseas Expansion Capabilities
04Are you going to change the world?
05passion

commendation

Grand Prize: (300,000 yen cash prize + right to receive 5 million yen business investment) 1
Corporate Prize: (200,000 yen) Approximately 10 prizes will be awarded.

SCHEDULE

Schedule

3/1[TUE]: Entry Start

this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please register as a member and fill out the web form to apply.
We also hold information sessions on a college-by-college and individual basis to encourage determination to enter and to teach tips on document preparation. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

6/25[SAT]: kickoff

RIVANES and its partners, as well as entered teams, will meet and mingle.
Business consultation and partnership development with each other will be available. Participation or lack of participation on the day of the event will not be considered.

7/11[MON]: 1st round: Application Screening

A panel of judges composed of LIVERNESS and its partners will review the documents.
You will be asked to submit information about your team, skills, passions, and vision for the future via web form and video.
All applicants will be notified of the screening results and provided with feedback on their applications.
In addition, individual interviews (also online) for presentation review will be conducted for those who wish to participate.

8monthfirst 10 days of month: Finalists determined

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

10/1[SAT]: Marintec Grand Prix

The 12 finalist teams that pass the document screening will be screened for presentation.

10Month～: Matching Support Period

After the Demo Day, the contact point between the venture and LIBANES will continue to be open for discussions on commercialization.
We handle a wide range of start-up issues, from incorporation to prototype development, financing, R&D, and more.
In addition, collaborative matching between ventures and partner companies has become more active to support business development.

3month: Real Tech Venture of the Year Award Ceremony, Association of Hyperdifferent Fields

From among all the entry teams that have participated in Tech Planter since 2014, we will select "start-ups that are likely to grow" and hold an awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will bring together partner companies, researchers in various fields, town factories, venture support organizations, and local governments to inform them of the progress made since the Demo Day and to find opportunities for business collaboration.

PARTNER

ASSET

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ASSET01Riverness Communicator
ASSET02Partners
ASSET03Professional Supporter
ASSET04superfactory group

SUPPORT

Support

SUPPORT01Organize the purpose and vision of starting a business
SUPPORT02Brush up on your presentation
SUPPORT03Providing opportunities for business company collaboration
SUPPORT04Support for R&D and prototype development
SUPPORT05Support for knowledge and IP strategies
SUPPORT06finance

DEMO DAY

Grand Prix Outline

Grand Prix Name

Marintec Grand Prix 2022

Location

Center of Garage (1-16-3 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)

Date & Time

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 13:00-19:00

Application period

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Friday, July 8, 2022

Participation Target

Held on a closed, pre-registration basis (finalists, partner companies, professional supporters, Super Factory Group)

organizing

LIVERNESS Corporation

timeline

12:30-13:00: inauguration
13:00-13:30: Greetings from the Organizer
13:30-17:00: Presentation (Presenter①～⑫)
17:00-18:00: Review Time
18:00-19:00: Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony

JUDGE

judge

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), and joined RIVANESS in 2009 after working for a PR company in 2008. In 2012, he launched the media development business, including the secretariat for the 13th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine, and supervised the manga "Shin-Antibody Monogatari. PLANTER", a seed acceleration business. In 2015, he launched the Investment Development Research Center and took on the role of growth manager at a real-tech fund, providing management and commercialization support in his main areas of responsibility: biotechnology and marine. Since 2017, he has worked with the Nippon Foundation to launch projects in marine education, entrepreneurial human resource development, and undersea exploration technology development. 2018, he became the Director of the Foundation Development Division. Started working on the theme of "founding a business" instead of starting a business. 2021-present: Executive Officer. In charge of the Human Resources Development Division.
Senior Engineer, Information Technology Group, Information Service Department, IHI Jet Service Co.
Yoshifumi Dounomae

He holds a master's degree in engineering from Kyushu University and has been immersed in image processing and AI research in printing, electro-photography, medical and industrial systems for 35 years.
Joined IHI Jet Service in 2017. Interested in social implementation of new technology and creating collaboration between industry, academia, and business through IT technology.
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.
General Manager, Finance Department, Group Corporate Strategy, Accounting and Finance Management Division, EBARA CORPORATION
Hitoshi Aoki

Mr. Kato joined EBARA CORPORATION in 1997. In the accounting and finance department, he was involved in overseas project management, account settlement, fund procurement, screening of investment and loan projects, and maintenance of investment criteria. In the area of investments and loans, he has been involved in the review of projects for the establishment and expansion of the company's own bases and venture investments related to new businesses, which have been on the increase in recent years, and has been making efforts to make appropriate judgments on business feasibility and risk through multifaceted analysis of business plans, interviews with related parties, etc.
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).
Manager, New Business Management Division, DIC Corporation
Daisuke Tagawa

After working for a major chemical manufacturer and a healthcare manufacturer, he is currently struggling to launch a new business within a major company at DIC Corporation. His background is in polymer science. After conducting structural control research on hydrophilic resins and urethane resins at a major chemical manufacturer, he developed a number of functional chemical products. He was the youngest person at the time to receive the Best Invention of the Year Award. At a healthcare manufacturer, he planned a wide range of new businesses for pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications using the food capsule technology that was his base technology. In particular, he created solutions by combining technologies from different fields, such as polymer materials x microorganisms and food materials x pheromones. Involved in business management of existing businesses while launching new businesses.
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.
Deputy General Manager, IT Innovation Business Division and General Manager, Business Creation Office, Focus Systems, Inc.
Yuji Matsuzaka

He joined Focus Systems, Inc. in 1995. After working as a system development SE and IT infrastructure SE, he became a manager and then a sales manager, where he promoted the IT service business by collaborating with major customers and developing business plans and proposals. Currently, he also serves as the head of the Business Creation Office and is engaged in activities to create new businesses by building relationships with startup companies and university research laboratories. Most recently, he has been involved in the establishment of a new company for research and development of VR/AI, joint research with Nagoya Institute of Technology, and the creation of a business that utilizes drones.
Manager, Technical Development Section, Central Research Laboratory, Maruha Nichiro Co.
Koji Saito

In 2001, he graduated from Kyushu University with a Master's degree in Basic Particle Science. After working for a domestic automobile company and a semiconductor design company, he joined Maruha Nichiro in 2020, where he has been engaged in the development of image processing AI systems since around 2017. After joining Maruha Nichiro, he worked at the Central Research Laboratory, mainly in the development of production technology in the field of marine products using ICT.
General Manager, Marketing & Innovation Promotion Office, New Business Development Center, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Satoshi Yamazaki

After joining Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. in 1990, he was engaged in the research and development of polyurethanes, and was involved in the social implementation of high-purity polyols, new diisocyanates and biopolyurethanes using new catalysts. He has been engaged in research and development of polyurethanes since 1990, and has been involved in the development of novel catalysts for high-purity polyols, diisocyanates, and biopolyurethanes. International Chair of ISO/TC61/SC12 (current position), Director of the Japan Rubber Association (current position) from 2019, PhD (Engineering).

FINALIST

finalist

MarineSL Corporation

Representative] Kenta Fukushima

Comprehensive contract management platform using onboard data
We will develop a simple device that only has the function of acquiring the load rate of onboard equipment in a time series, and envision an application that will allow manufacturers and others to effectively use the acquired data for sales and inventory management.
DIC Award / Mitsui Chemicals Award

Symbiobe Corporation

Representative】 Keisuke Go

Next Generation Aquaculture System Using Photosynthetic Bacterial Feed
By realizing a next-generation aquaculture system that does not depend on natural marine resources such as fishmeal through the production and supply of aquafeed using photosynthetic bacteria, we will contribute to the realization of sustainable food production to support a world population that is expected to continue to increase.
Maruha Nichiro Award

ARK Corporation

Representative] Yosuke Kurihara

Small and decentralized land-based aquaculture for resting oceans
With the mission of "democratizing aquaculture," the company will develop a small, decentralized closed-loop land-based aquaculture system called CRAS to provide a "system that allows anyone to farm aquaculture anywhere.
Real Tech Fund Award

Fishpath Corporation

Representative] Yuuki Nakatani

DX of the local environment from a glass of water
In collaboration with fishery cooperatives in rivers and lakes throughout Japan currently serviced by Fishpath and the Yamanaka Laboratory of Ryukoku University, we will use environmental DNA, a cutting-edge science, to clarify the ecosystems of rivers and lakes throughout Japan to protect fishery resources and improve the environment.
Tromso Corporation

Representative] Ryosuke Nishijima

Blue carbon credits realized by growing eelgrass with rice husks
While interest in blue carbon is growing worldwide, technological development and methodological research is still at the starting stage. Blue carbon and carbon credits will be realized by promoting photosynthesis using rice husk biochar and other methods based on one of Japan's leading seaweed beds and eelgrass beds in the Seto Inland Sea.
Vantec Ltd.

Representative] Tetsuya Inokuchi

Development of Aquaculture Sludge Recycling System by Centrifugal Separation
In aquaculture, where environmental impact is an issue, the sludge generated is treated with a unique portable centrifugal separator that can reduce the volume of sludge on site, thereby reducing sludge treatment costs, realizing resource recycling, and contributing to sustainable aquaculture.
Grand Prize / Asahi Yukizai Award

Liquid metal

Representative] Masaaki Kondo

Liquid metal technology to simultaneously recover fresh water and valuable resources
Utilizing liquid metal technology, we have developed a process that can simultaneously desalinate seawater and recover valuable resources from seawater. This innovative technology, which is environmentally friendly, will realize a society capable of sustainable development that does not suffer from a lack of resources.
EBARA Award

Applied Live Feed

Representative] Tomoya Kotani

Realization of fish farming detached from the sea
Marine fish farming is a closed-cycle system that can be environmentally decoupled from the sea, but is dependent on natural fish for food. Therefore, we will establish aquaculture detached from the sea through microalgae production and mass production of zooplankton that feeds on microalgae.
Focus Systems Award

yellow mole (Talpidae spp., esp. the small Japanese mole, Mogera imaizumii)

Representative】Kohei Takeuchi

Microplastic Recovery Technology Using Recombinant E. coli
By expressing recombinant E. coli bacteria that adsorb microplastics on biodegradable plastics, we attempt to recover microplastics from each type of plastic.
Transformation Soft Matter Laboratory

Representative] Takayuki Kurokawa

Offshore farms realized with low energy
The project aims to establish offshore hydroponic cultivation technology and develop a cultivation house by utilizing the technology to develop a double network gel that has the functions of seawater desalination and soil replacement.
Marine Wildlife I/O

Representative] Hiroki Kobayashi

IoT information mechanism using marine life mounted sensors
An advanced spatial information sensing IoT network will be realized using marine organisms, ships, buoys, etc. that move to some degree regularly in the ocean, which covers approximately 71% of the total area of the earth.