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Challenge & Creation 2023 Adopters Decided!

Challenge & Creation 2023 Adopters Decided!

The judging for Challenge & Creation 2023 was held at Fukuoka Growth Next on Saturday, May 20.
This year, 29 applications were received.
The judging was conducted in two stages, the first and second rounds, with presentations made in front of a panel of five judges (three external judges).

◆First round: Application form + 2-minute presentation (no Q&A)
  ◆Second round (those who pass the first round): 3-minute presentation + Q&A session

Judging was based on ¡) originality, ¡¡) specificity, and ¡¡¡) impact, and 8 out of 29 projects were selected.

The selected teams will receive up to 500,000 yen in funding to realize their plans.
After about a year, the results reports will be reviewed again, and the best teams will be awarded next March.

Good luck!


チャレンジ&クリエイション2022採択者リスト

【2023】Venture Life Challenge (Domestic/Overseas Dispatch Program)

Multinational Multi-University Venture Life Challenge2023 (Domestic/Overseas Dispatch Program)
Application Guidelines

  ▼Domestic Programs▼   ▼Overseas Dispatch Program▼

  *There will be no salary paid for this internship.
   You may apply for either or both programs.
  *Kyushu University students who wish to do so may be granted credit for the “QREC Internship” (2 credits) (domestic program only).
 

Domestic Program Application Guidelines

 1.Schedule:August 17, 2023 (Thursday) ~ August 27 (Sunday)

  Overall Program

    • August 17 (Thursday)14:00~17:00  Gather Overall Kick off
    • August 27 (Sunday)10:00~14:00  Final Presentation
    • August 19 (Sat)、20(Sun)  Excursions
        ∗ Venue:being arranged near Tenjin (Excursions are around Ito)

  Team Program

    • August 18, (Friday) ~ August 25 (Friday)Fieldwork in Companies

 2.Venue

    • Overall program: being arranged near Tenjin (Excursions are around Ito)
    • Team Program: Location specified by the host company or institution

 3. Eligibility

      ♣ Japanese and International Students
      • Kyushu University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Osaka Metropolitan University,       
        Ritsumeikan University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
        ※EDGE-NEXT IDEA Consortium participating schools
        (lead institutions, collaborative institutions, cooperating institutions)
      ♣ University students in Sweden
      • Chalmers University of Technology、Lund University、Uppsala University

 4. Number of applicants

      About 25 people
        ∗ If there are so many applications, a lottery will be held.

 5. Program outline

    A PBL-type program in which mixed, multinational teams of students from different nationalities,
    universities, and majors work together to solve fundamental management problems presented
    by companies that maintain a strong spirit of seeking innovation.

Multinational Multi-University Venture Life Challenge 2023 in Fukuoka

Name of Company About Company Number of people accepted
Fusic Co., Ltd. Based in Fukuoka, Fusic is involved in web system and other software development, using cutting-edge technologies such as AI and IoT, cloud infrastructure construction (Amazon Web Services), and technology consulting. We also provide multiple in-house products. We are thoroughly committed to in-house development and contribute to the growth of our customers’ businesses with freewheeling ideas and proposals unique to us.
With our raison d’etre of creating diverse paths for people and producing results for society and our vision of gathering individuality to continue to update society from a surprising angle, we are striving to grow further in the future.
About 3 people
Panasonic System Design Co., Ltd. Our company was established in 1997 as a software design and development company. Since then, we have contributed to the creation of new products and services for various customers while continuing to evolve the technical and design capabilities of our system engineers in line with social changes and diversifying customer needs.
Aiming to be a company with top engineers that provides a wide range of DX services to customers, we will continue to contribute to the development of our customers and the realization of a better society in various fields.
About 3 people
ITecMarin Co., Ltd. ITecMarin Co., Ltd. operates in the field of shipping through IT. Our primary goal is to revolutionize the shipping industry.
We are trying to improve the issues facing the shipping industry through IT, first in Japan and eventually overseas.
About 3 people
Kaho Musen Holdings Co., Ltd.(GooDay) Kaho Musen Holdings Co., Ltd. originated from Kaho Musen Co., Ltd., which was established by the founder, Tsunao Yanase, when he opened a retail store specializing in radio parts and amateur radio equipment at his home in Iizuka City. We are a holding company that oversees and operates business companies, including GooDay Co., Ltd., which operates home centers, EK Japan Co., Ltd., which handles the learning craft kit series “ELEKIT,” and Kaho Enterprise Inc., which provides data utilization services. About 3 people
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West corp.operates “Regional telecommunications services” in the west areas of Japan*1,”Incidental business activities”,”Business activities to achieve the purpose of the company”,”Business activities to utilize the company’s resources” under the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation Law. About 3 people
PwC Consulting LLC    About 3 people
PERSOL TEMPSTAFF CO., LTD.    About 3 people
Salesforce Japan Co.,Ltd.    About 3 people
Kyushu Hakuhodo Inc.    About 3 people

 6.Team formation

    Teams should be diverse in terms of nationality, university affiliation, and major.
    It depends on the number of participants, but each team should have a maximum of four members.

 7.Language

    communication among students will be in English.

 8.Other communications

    ■Participants will bear expenses for any arising Transportation, Accommodation, Meal by themselves.
    ■Please make your own arrangements for accommodations, etc.

 9. Application method

   
   Click the button below to go to the registration window.

   Application deadline:May 31, 2023 (Wednesday)

【Contact information】

  Robert T.Huang Entrepreneurship Center of Kyushu University(QREC)
  e-mail: staff@qrec.kyushu-u.ac.jp
  TEL:092-802-6060
  Center Zone 5 7F, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan

Overseas Dispatch Program Application Guidelines *Kyushu University students only

 1.Schedule
    August 31, 2023 (Thursday) ~ September 7 (Thursday)

 2.Venue

    • sweden:Chalmers University of Technology

 3. Eligibility

      ♣ Kyushu University Japanese and International Students

 4. Number of applicants

      About 10 people
        ∗ If there are so many applications, a lottery will be held.

 5. Program outline

    The “Start-up Challenge” is a program for students immediately after entering the Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship
    (CSE: Chalmers University of Technology), a highly regarded graduate school for entrepreneurship education in the field of technology.
    This is a team competition program to see how much you can increase your capital (1,000 SEK (≈15,000 yen)) in one week.
    Participants learn the importance of taking action & learning from action.

 7.Language

    communication among students will be in English.

 8.Other communications

    ■Travel, lodging, meals, and transportation to and from the destination are at your own expense.
      *Subsidies ranging from 60,000 yen to 140,000 yen are available, depending on conditions.
     Other expenses are to be borne by the student.
     Please inquire by e-mail for details.(staff@qrec.kyushu-u.ac.jp)
    ■Please make your own arrangements for accommodations, etc.

 9. Application method

   
   Click the button below to go to the registration window.

   Application deadline:May 31, 2023 (Wednesday)

【Contact information】

  Robert T.Huang Entrepreneurship Center of Kyushu University(QREC)
  e-mail: staff@qrec.kyushu-u.ac.jp
  TEL:092-802-6060
  Center Zone 5 7F, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan

【2023】Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

【2023】Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Why don’t we touch startup culture of USA?

 *This course is conducted in English.

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2022EN

Want to know more about this course? We will hold an information session!
Please see the schedule below for details.

*Briefing session application deadline: 5/19 (Fri) 17:00
*Attendance at this information session is a prerequisite for registration.

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2023

Propose solutions to social issues and a system that can continue to turn them around!
Through programs in Japan and a local program in Boston, U.S.A., participants will learn the startup founding process from team formation to establishing the initial business idea.
Teams develop a business plan while attending workshops led by leading experts, entrepreneurs, and investors from companies in Japan and abroad.
Students will also create a prototype, and finally present the results of their work at a presentation meeting!

Schedule for FY2023

 

*This is an upper-year course, so the target grade is sophomore or above in the undergraduate school.
*Attendance at this information session is a prerequisite for registration.
*Registration for the QREC course “Global Seminar (undergraduate students) / Advanced Lecture in Global Seminar (graduate students)” is required for this course.
*This program includes approximately 8 days of domestic program and participation in both Boston training programs.
*This course and information session will be conducted in English.
*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 more information, please go to the information session.)
*Number of applicants: 15 (Application screening and interview will be conducted.)

 

FY2022 Training in Boston

【2022】Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Training in Boston
【2022】Entrepreneurship Bootcamp FINAL PRESENTATION