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Okayama Tech Planter 2024

ORGANIZER
  • organizing
    The Chugoku Bank, Ltd.
  • organizing
    Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
  • special co-sponsorship
    KOBASHI HOLDINGS Co.
ABOUT
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OKAYAMA TECH PLANTER is a program that promotes the creation of a new ecosystem in which research results from universities and research institutions are independently and continuously implemented in society to foster local industries by creating new businesses based on regionally developed technologies and fostering and supporting venture businesses. This is a program that promotes the creation of a new ecosystem in which research results from universities and research institutions are independently and continuously implemented in society and local industries are nurtured. As part of this program, the 7th Okayama Tech Plan Grand Prix will be held to present business plans.
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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.
  • No limitation on the number of years of incorporation, even if the company is already a corporation.
Application period
Monday, July 1, 2024 - Friday, December 13, 2024
Screening Criteria
A panel of judges consisting of LIVERNESS Corporation, The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. and partner companies will review each of 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

Osaka Head Office, LIVERNESS Co.
403 Oak Prio Tower, 1-2-30 Benten, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0007, Japan
(Attn: Ishio, Nakaemoto)
Phone : 050-1743-9799 MAIL :. [email protected]

Interviews will also be conducted online (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Skype, etc.).

SCHEDULE
7/1[MON]

Entry Start

this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please apply by accessing your RIVANES ID at and filling out the entry form. In the document entry, you will be asked to submit information about your team, skills, passions, and vision for the future via web form and video.

If you have any questions about your entry, we can arrange an individual consultation opportunity (phone call, online meeting, etc.). Please feel free to contact us.

12/13[FRI].

Entry Deadline

All applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed. All applicants will be notified of the screening results and provided with feedback on their applications.

12monthmonth (last third of)

Finalists announced

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.

2/8[SAT]

The 7th Okayama Tech Plan Grand Prix

Contestants will give a 7-minute presentation and a 7-minute Q&A session to a panel of judges consisting of Liverness, Inc. and partner companies. The Grand Prix will be held in closed session with contestants and partner companies. After the judging, an awards ceremony will be held.

PARTNER

Regional Development Partners

  • Orba Healthcare Holdings, Inc.
  • Tayca Corporation
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • UntroD Capital Japan K.K.

cooperation

  • Sanyo Newspaper Co.

support

  • Okayama prefecture (Chuugoku area)
  • Okayama City

Operational Support

Coming soon
DEMO DAY
Grand Prix Name
The 7th Okayama Tech Plan Grand Prix
Location
Main Hall, 3rd Floor, Head Office, The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. (1-15-20 Marunouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8628, Japan)
Date & Time
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 13:00-19:30
Application period
Monday, July 1, 2024 - Friday, December 13, 2024
Participation Target
Held on a closed, pre-registration basis (finalists, partners, local businesses and universities)
organizing
The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. and Liberace Co.
timeline
12:30-13:00
inauguration
13:00-13:25
Greetings from the Organizers and Partners
13:25-13:40
keynote speech
13:40～14:25
Presentations by finalists (1) to (3)
14:35-15:20
Presentations by finalists (4) to (6)
15:30-16:15
Presentations by finalists (7) to (9)
16:15-17:15
Screening time, booth interaction, lightning talks
17:15-18:15
Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony
18:15-19:30
information exchange meeting
JUDGE
Coming soon
FINALIST
Coming soon
OKAYAMA2/8holding a meeting
Audience wanted!