Jump Out（J.O）
Strong people you don’t know yet will make you stronger.
Summary
We encourage Kyushu University students to participate in off-campus business and project contests, and help them confirm their own position and acquire the ability to carry out projects from a broader perspective by experiencing other competitions.
*This program was previously known as the “Jump Out Challenge (J.O.C)” until 2025, but the name was changed to “Jump Out” (abbreviated as J.O.) starting in fiscal year 2026.
If adopted
- You can get subsidies for participation fees such as contests, transportation expenses, prototype production expenses, etc.
- Mentoring by QREC faculty is available as needed!
- You can receive advice from working adults recognized by QREC faculty as mentors!
- Access to QREC facilities (meeting space and workshops)!
- Students can improve their skills from a variety of stimulating experiences through off-campus business competitions in Japan!
Eligibility for Application
- In principle, teams should consist of undergraduate and graduate students of Kyushu University.
Precautions
- QREC faculty may allow working professionals who are approved as mentors to participate.
- Multiple applications by the same representative are not allowed. However, it is possible for one project representative to be a member of another project.
Schedule
Application Deadline
One month prior to the entry deadline for the contest in which you wish to participate.
- Based on the application documents, QREC will conduct individual screening as needed.
Application Guidelines
Eligible Contests
Contests eligible for participation are as follows
- However, QREC will consider whether or not to include the contest in the next round of QREC participation, even if it is not included in the list of eligible participants.
- Participation in simple contests in which you simply attend and make a pitch will be excluded for the time being.
- Please check the application period, etc. for the following eligible contests and submit your entry on your own.
- Fukuoka Future IT Initiative
- University Business Plan Contest (New Business Council of Japan)
- Campus Venture Grand Prix (CVg) (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
- X-Tech Innovation (ICT-based business contest)
- Hult Prize Challenge Domestic Qualifier
Call for Projects
Must be a technology seed or business idea originating from Kyushu University.
- However, the topic of your graduation thesis, master’s thesis, or doctoral dissertation must be approved by your academic advisor, and you must inform QREC of this fact.
See outside column for contests eligible for participation.
Subsidy amount
Subsidies are provided for participation in contests, etc., travel expenses, prototyping expenses, etc.
- It is paid in accordance with Kyushu University’s accounting rules. It is not a lump-sum cash payment.
Written application
If the eligible contest has prescribed documents (A)
- Entry Documents for Eligible Contests
- Target Contest Requirements
If the eligible contest does not have the required documentation (B)
- Target Contest Requirements
How to apply
Please download the application form and required documents, fill in the required items, and submit them via the application form.
・If the contest you are applying for has the required documents, please download Form 1 (A),
・If the contest does not have the required documents, please download Form 2 (B).
In the case of (A), the application documents for the contest are also required for entry, so please prepare an electronic file (PDF).
For both (A) and (B), please submit the requirements for the target contest.
Application Deadline
One month prior to the entry deadline for the contest in which you wish to participate.
Examination
Based on the application documents, QREC will conduct individual screening as needed to determine acceptance or rejection.
- In some cases, you may be asked to submit a prototype for presentation or contest purposes.
Remarks
The contestants will be required to report on their participation in the contest, submit a written report of their achievements, and present their results at the results presentation.