Shiga Tech Planter 2025
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Shiga Growth Industry Discovery and Development Consortium
Outline of the event
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- Shiga Tech Planter identifies business seeds in the fields of "manufacturing" and "water and environment" from science and engineering universities based in Shiga Prefecture and companies aiming to start a second business. We will brush up your business plan through mentoring and consultation opportunities with experts. The 10th Shiga Tech Plan Grand Prix will be held with the aim of discovering and nurturing teams that will change the world from Shiga Prefecture through science, technology, and passion.
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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 individuals and teams are welcome to participate, even before the incorporation of the corporation.
- No limitation on the number of years of incorporation, even if the company is already a corporation.
- Application period
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Tuesday, May 13, 2025 18:00
- Screening Criteria
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A panel of judges consisting of members from the Consortium for Discovery and Development of Shiga's Growth Industries and partner companies will judge the entries according to the following criteria.
- 01novelty (patentability)
- 02feasibility
- 03Are you going to change the world?
- 04passion
- commendation
- Grand Prize: 1
Corporate Awards: Multiple - LocationInterview Location
403 Oak Prio Tower, 1-2-30 Benten, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0007, Japan
Osaka Head Office, LIVERNESS Co.
TEL：06-6125-5622 FAX：050-3737-5299
E-Mail:[email protected]
Attn: KISHIMOTO6F Iidabashi Miyuki Building, 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: ISHIZAWA
Schedule
- 4/1[TUE]
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Entry Start
WebsitePlease register as a member at the "Application Form" and fill out the web form to apply for the program. We also plan to hold information sessions at universities and individually to encourage determination to enter and to provide tips on how to prepare documents. Please feel free to contact us.
- 4/26[SAT]
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Kick-off event
RIVERNESS, partner companies, teams (applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be closed when capacity is reached), and teams that have entered in the past will gather to exchange information and ideas. Participants will be able to consult with each other and develop business partnerships. Participation or not on the day of the event will not be considered.
- 5/13[TUE]
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Entry Deadline
We will review the submitted documents based on the information provided. By the due date, we will ask you to submit information about your 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. Individual interviews (online or offline) will also be conducted for those who wish to participate in the presentation review process.
- 6/10[TUE]
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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.
- 7/26[SAT]
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The 10th Shiga Tech Plan Grand Prix
The contestants will give a 7-minute presentation and participate in a 7-minute Q&A session with a panel of judges from Liverness, Inc. and partner companies. The final round will be held in a semi-closed session and will be attended by contestants and partner companies as well as local businesses and universities. After the judging, an awards ceremony will be held.
Partners
Grand Prix Outline
- Grand Prix Name
- The 10th Shiga Tech Plan Grand Prix
- Location
- Shigagin Hall (1-38 Hamacho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)
- Date & Time
- Saturday, July 26, 2025, 13:00-18:20
- Application period
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Tuesday, May 13, 2025 18:00
- Participation Target
- Held on a closed, pre-registration basis (finalists, partners, local businesses and universities)
- organizing
- Shiga Growth Industry Discovery and Development Consortium
- timeline
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- 12:30-13:00
- inauguration
- 13:00-13:25
- opening ceremony
- 13:25-13:45
- keynote speech
- 13:45～14:30
- Presentations by finalists (1) to (3)
- 14:30～14:40
- break
- 14:40-15:25
- Presentations by finalists (④-⑥)
- 15:25-15:35
- break
- 15:35-16:20
- Presentations by finalists (7) to (9)
- 16:20-17:20
- Judging Time and Shiga Junior Research Grant Awarding Ceremony
- 17:20-18:20
- Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony
- 18:20-19:00
- information exchange