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Tohoku Tech Planter 2024

ORGANIZER
  • organizing
    LIVERNESS Corporation
  • special co-sponsorship
    Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
ABOUT
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TOHOKU TECH PLANTER is a platform to link the research results and technological capabilities of the Tohoku area, with its rich natural environment, to industry. The second edition of the Tohoku Tech Planter Grand Prix 2024 will be held with the aim of creating teams that are passionate about changing the world through science and technology from the Tohoku area, and creating venture companies that will serve as role models through collaboration with leading companies in and outside of the prefecture.
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  • 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.
  • Individuals and teams are both welcome to participate, even before incorporation.
  • No limitation on the number of years of incorporation, even if the company is already a corporation.
Application period
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (23:59)
Screening Criteria
A panel of judges consisting of LIVERNESS Corporation and its partner companies will review the following items.
  1. 01novelty (patentability)
  2. 02feasibility
  3. 03Overseas Expansion Capabilities
  4. 04Are you going to change the world?
  5. 05passion
commendation
Grand Prize: (cash prize of 300,000 yen) 1
Company Prize: (100,000 yen) Several prizes will be awarded.
LocationInterview Location

6F 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
Mail:.[email protected]
Attn: INOUE Mai, Community Development Division

*Interviews will be held in person as well as online (Meet, Zoom, Teams, etc.).

SCHEDULE
6/1[SAT]

Entry Start

Website (Japanese only)https://id.lne.st/project/tp_local/regist/basic_info/1 Please apply by registering as a member on our website (see below) and filling out the web form. 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.

10/9[WED]

Entry Deadline

We will screen your application based on the information you submit. We will ask you 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.

11/23[SAT]

The 2nd Tohoku Tech Plan Grand Prix

Contestants will give a 7-minute presentation to a panel of judges followed by a 7-minute Q&A session. The Grand Prix will be held semi-closed 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.

PARTNER

2024 Regional Development Partners

  • East Japan Railway Company
  • UntroD Capital Japan K.K.

cooperation

Coming soon

support

  • Aomori prefecture (Tohoku area)
  • Iwate prefecture (Tohoku area)
  • Miyagi prefecture (Tohoku area)
  • Akita prefecture (Tohoku area)
  • Yamagata prefecture (Tohoku area)
  • Fukushima prefecture (Tohoku area)
DEMO DAY
Grand Prix Name
The 2nd Tohoku Tech Plan Grand Prix
Location
Urbannet Sendai Chuo Building, 4F Conference Room (4-4-19 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture / Transportation: 5-minute walk from Sendai Subway Station)
Date & Time
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 13:00-19:00
Application period
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (23:59)
Participation Target
Finalists, partners, researchers in academia, undergraduate and graduate students, middle and high school students, etc.
*Semi-closed (held with pre-registration)
*Finalists: 12 teams (selected from entries)
organizing
LIVERNESS Corporation
timeline
13:00-13:30
Greetings from the Organizer / Explanation of Purpose / Introduction of Screening Committee Members
13:30-13:45
keynote speech
13:45～14:45
Finalist Presentations (Presenter①-④)
14:45～14:55
break
14:55-15:55
Finalist Presentations (Presenter ⑤-⑧)
15:55-16:05
break
16:05-17:05
Finalist Presentations (Presenter ⑨ - ⑫)
17:05-17:55
Judging Time/Poster Session
17:55-18:50
Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony
18:50-19:30
(cultural) exchange meeting
*The program is subject to change.
JUDGE
Coming soon
FINALIST
Coming soon
TOHOKU11/23holding a meeting
entry
Wanted!