Change＆Creation（C&C）
Let’s create a wind of challenge and creativity from our campus!
Summary
A university-wide project that provides funding to support students’ ideas and research over the course of a year
Change & Creation (C&C) is a university-wide initiative that provides funding and implementation support for unique research and survey projects planned by graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at Kyushu University. Launched in 1997, it has since become a flagship project that exemplifies the university’s distinctiveness.
Students aiming to create new value that addresses social issues and drives social change present their innovative ideas; teams selected following evaluation by QREC faculty and external judges will work on their projects for approximately one year.
We are seeking creative, innovative, and unique projects that reflect the perspective of students. All majors are welcome.
The selected teams will undergo an evaluation at a results presentation approximately one year later, at which time the winning teams will be determined, and the President will present awards to the outstanding teams.
This project is being carried out with the support of the Kyushu University Foundation.
*This program was previously known as “Challenge & Creation” until 2025, but its name was changed to “Change & Creation” starting in fiscal year 2026.
If adopted
- You can receive a grant of up to 500,000 yen per application
- Access toQREC facilities (meeting spaces and workshops) are available for use
- Once a month, you can receive mentoring from experts in various fields
- You will have the opportunity to interact with students from different faculties, schools, departments, and majors
- Receive advice from external judges (such as venture capitalists and entrepreneurs)
- The winning teams will receive awards from the president and have the opportunity to meet with him
Eligibility for Application
- The team must consist of graduate or undergraduate students from Kyushu University. (Individual applications are not accepted.)
- Participation by students from other universities and working professionals is permitted only if the project is led by students from Kyushu University.
However, in such cases, the number must not exceed a majority of the total number of team members. - The topic must be one you have devised yourself. You do not need to limit yourself to your major field of study.
- The topics of the thesis, master’s thesis, and doctoral dissertation are not subject to review.
- If you wish to apply for a theme related to the research content of your laboratory, please obtain prior confirmation from your academic advisor before submitting your application.
Precautions
- Continuing projects may apply up to a second time.
- Multiple projects with the same representative are not allowed. However, a representative from one project can be a member of another project.
- Incorporated projects are not eligible to apply.
- Students on leave of absence are not eligible to participate.
Schedule
Briefing
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:40 p.m. –
Place: BasE, 2F, Center Bldg. 6, Ito Campus
*Consultations are available at any time during QREC Guidance Week (April 13–17).
Application Deadline
Until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Review board
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Place：Fukuoka Growth Next
Teams selected for C&C are required to participate in the following.
Adopters’ Briefing Session
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12:10–12:50 p.m.
Place: Ito Campus, Center Bldg. 5, 7F ToP
Boost
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Place: Ito Campus, Center Bldg. 5, 7F ToP
Progress Report Meeting
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Place: BasE, 2F, Center Bldg. 6, Ito Campus
Interim (mid-semester) presentation
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Place: To be determined
Results briefing
Monday, February 15, 2027
Place：CIC Fukuoka
Award Ceremony for Winners
March 2027 (date to be determined)
Place: Shiiki Hall, Special Reception Room
■Please click here to view the schedule for the 2025 fiscal year.
Application Guidelines
Subsidy amount
Up to 500,000 yen per case
- This project is supported by the Kyushu University Foundation.
- It is paid in accordance with Kyushu University’s accounting rules. It is not a lump-sum cash payment.
How to apply
Please review the application guidelines, download and complete the application form, and submit your application via the Google form.
Application Deadline
Until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Selection process
A selection committee will be convened, and candidates will be selected by QREC faculty members and external reviewers.
- Evaluation Method
・The session will be conducted in a presentation format (presentation followed by a Q&A session) within the allotted time.
・Please be punctual. Presentations will be cut short once the allotted time has elapsed.
- Please submit the presentation materials (PowerPoint) for the review meeting by the deadline.
- We cannot accept changes to presentation materials on the day of the event.
- If we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct a preliminary screening.
- Review Criteria
- Importance of the Issue: How serious is the social issue we are addressing? (Critical Issue)
- Impact of the Solution: How much society will change if the idea is implemented (transformation)
- Uniqueness: How does this solution differ from existing ones?
- Path to implementation: Clarifying hypotheses and specifying verification methods (Is transformation feasible?)
- Team Structure and Roles
Remarks
- You are required to submit a report of research results.
- The Chancellor’s Award is given to projects that have achieved outstanding results.
Past Adopted Projects
FY2025 FY2024 FY2023 FY2022 FY2021
FY2020 FY 2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012 FY2011
FY2010 FY2009 FY2008 FY2007 FY2006 FY2005 FY2004 FY2003 FY2002
Click here to view the results report.