Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
Summary
The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is a 9-day intensive program held in Boston and Silicon Valley, U.S.A., that provides students with the opportunity to learn the process of founding a startup from its conception to the sustainable operation and establishment of a business model. Students will gain practical experience in entrepreneurship through pre-program training and on-site programs. Participants work in teams to create and present business plans and prototypes. After the pre-training in Fukuoka, participants learn world-class entrepreneurship through a series of programs in the U.S., including 9 days of start-up business practice and a presentation of the results.
Faculty in charge
Associate Professor, Intellectual Property and Venture Creation Group, Academic Research and Industry-University-Government Collaboration Division, Kyushu University
Assistant Professor, Robert T. Huang Entrepreneurship Center of Kyushu University
Eligibility for Application
・Attendance at a briefing session is a prerequisite for registration.
・This is a senior-year course, so the target grade is sophomore or above in the undergraduate school.
One of the following conditions must be met
- Have been accepted into a QREC program
- Have taken at least two QREC courses
- Have been selected for an external program (business plan contest, MITOU project, etc.)
Schedule for FY2026
| Briefing Session Application Deadline | April 15 (Wed.) *Participation in the information session is required for course registration. |
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| Briefing | Thursday, April 16, 12:10-12:50 Location: In person or online at ToP (Room 5725), 7th floor, Building 5, Center, Ito Campus *Only those who attend the information session will receive the necessary documents for course registration. |
| Application Deadline | April 23 (Thursday), 17:00 |
| Notification of results of initial screening (document screening) | April 27 (Monday) |
| Second screening (interview) | Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 |
| Notification of Selected Applicants | May 11 (Monday) |
| Guidance | Wednesday, May 13, 12:10-12:50 Location: Ito Campus, Center No. 5, 7th floor ToP |
| Domestic Program | Day1: Saturday, July 11, 10:00-18:00 Venue: ToP, 7th Floor, Center Building 5, Ito Campus |
| Day 2: Tuesday, September 1, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: ToP, 7th Floor, Center Building 5, Ito Campus | |
| Day 3: Wednesday, September 2, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Venue: ToP, 7th Floor, Center Building 5, Ito Campus | |
| Day 4: Thursday, September 3, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Venue: CIC Fukuoka | |
| Study Tour to the U.S. | : Tuesday, September 8 – Wednesday, September 16 *Travel days included
About Application
- This course and information session will be conducted in English.
- Number of applicants: about 15 (document screening and interviews will be conducted)
- This program includes participation in both a 5-day domestic program and a U.S. training program.
- All expenses for travel, lodging, food, and local stay are to be borne by the student.
- By applying for scholarships handled by Kyushu University, you may be eligible for assistance under certain conditions. (For details, please see the information session.)
[Deadline for application for briefing session] Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Past
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Click here for past materials
Click here to view the 2023 Boston training program.