Kyushu University Festival Entrepreneurship Experience Program (QSHOP)
Experience real company management at the Kyushu University Festival!
Summary
The “Kyushu University Festival Entrepreneurship Experience Program (QSHOP)” is an entrepreneurship program that enables participants to realize the process of creating value for society through science and technology by utilizing ‘entrepreneurship’ as a means. Through this experiential process, participants engage in actual “sales activities” at the Kyushu University Festival, covering stages such as “sales planning,” “prototype testing,” “sales strategy,” “marketing,” “capital strategy,” “company incorporation,” and “fundraising.” By practicing hypothesis testing, customer understanding, and monetization, participants aim to acquire the ability to implement new value in society.
QSHOP is a practical entrepreneurship education program that has been in operation since 2011. Since 2026, it has specifically focused on entrepreneurship experience programs that leverage “science and technology.”
Student teams participating in QSHOP must participate in the 1st through 4th project representative briefing sessions (tentative) run by the Kyushu University Festival Executive Committee.
If adopted
- By experiencing the entire process of starting a business, you will gain a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship
- Gain a deeper understanding of corporate management, including stocks and capital policies
- You’ll gain experience in creating value for society through science and technology
- Opportunities to interact with students from different faculties and departments
- You can use the QREC facilities (meeting spaces and workshops)
Eligibility for Application
- Undergraduate or graduate students of Kyushu University
Schedule for FY2026
Briefing
- Monday, April 13, 4:40–5:20 p.m. (Held as part of the QREC Guidance)
- Wednesday, April 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m. (Regarding Team Formation)
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Application Deadline
Until 5:00 PM on Friday, April 17
Kick-off
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Preparing to Apply for Grants
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (2nd floor, Center Building 6)
Grant Pitch
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (2nd floor, Center Building 6)
Prototyping and Testing / Sales Planning / Capital Strategy / Public Relations Strategy
- Wednesday, June 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 17, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 1, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 22, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Company Formation
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (2nd floor, Center Building 6)
Preparing for Fundraising
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Fundraising Pitch
Saturday, July 18, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: ToP (Center Building 5, 7th Floor)
Progress Update
- Wednesday, September 16, 6:30–7:30 p.m. [Online]
- Wednesday, October 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Preparations for the Kyushu University Festival
- Wednesday, October 14, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 28, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Kyushu University Festival
Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1
looking back
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Planning Future Steps and Defining Specific Actions
- Wednesday, November 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 18, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Audit and Preparation for the Shareholders’ Meeting
Wednesday, December 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Review of Audit Documentation
Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Audit
Saturday, January 9, 2027, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: ToP (Center Building 5, 7th Floor)
Review of Materials for the Shareholders’ Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
General Meeting of Shareholders
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: ToP (Center Building 5, 7th Floor)
Review Meeting
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: BasE (Center Bldg. 6, 2nd floor)
Presentation and Trophy Ceremony at QREC Demo Day
Monday, February 15, 2027, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Place：CIC Fukuoka
Application Guidelines
Call for Projects
For the 2026 QSHOP, you can participate in one of the following three formats.
1. Designated Themes 1, 2, 3
2. Open-theme
3. Kyushu University Business School (QBS) only
1. Submissions for Designated Themes 1, 2, 3
Based on the themes listed below, participants will form groups around each theme to develop project ideas. The sessions will be conducted in a seminar format, with faculty members providing technical support and guidance.
- Theme 1 (Mechanical/IT): Physical AI
Keywords: Customer service AI, service robots, interactive ordering, automation
- Theme 2 (Materials): Upcycling
Keywords: Circular economy, waste utilization, functional materials, circular manufacturing, 3D printing
- Theme 3 (Agriculture): Environmentally Controlled Agriculture
Keywords: Vertical farming, plant factories, light control, flavor and aroma design
2. Open-theme submissions
Participants will decide on a theme and come up with a plan.
3. Kyushu University Business School (QBS) only
This is a program reserved for working professionals at Kyushu University Business School. Therefore, undergraduate and graduate students are not eligible to participate.
*Please note that for [2. Open Theme] and [3. QBS Only], no technical support will be provided by the instructors; teams are expected to proceed independently.
However, milestones such as company incorporation, fundraising, accounting audits, and shareholder meetings will be carried out according to a schedule common to all teams.
How to apply
Application Deadline
Until 5:00 PM on Friday, April 17
Examination
Following the financial audit and the shareholders’ meeting, we will recognize the team that demonstrates the highest overall performance, taking into account not only the final ROE (Return on Equity) results but also evaluations from multiple perspectives provided by venture capitalists, tax accountants, and others.
Remarks
Past Projects
FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012 FY2011
*FY2021/FY2020: QSHOP has been canceled.