Overseas - QREC 九州大学ロバート･ファン /アントレプレナーシップ･センター

I think everyone has dreams and things they want to do, such as ”I want to go to space,” ”I want to travel the world,” and ”I want to buy a Lamborghini.” What should we do when we seriously want to realize these goals? It happened in a certain lecture at QREC. A Boston entrepreneur who came as a guest lecturer that day asked me about my dreams, and when I told him about a grandiose dream that was unlikely to come true, I said, ”In order to make it a reality, what do I need to do first?” Do you think so?” he asked. I still remember how surprised I was when he looked straight at me with a serious look on his face, as if telling me that my dream would definitely come true.

When many people hear the word entrepreneurship, they immediately think of the word entrepreneurship. I was the same. However, this word had a great meaning, representing a body of knowledge that required another kind of “action.” I realized this after experiencing many QREC activities. Whatever you want to achieve is fine, the important thing is to take action. To put it more simply, I think entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business, it’s a trick to achieving what you want. Why not try finding entrepreneurship for yourself to do what you want to do?

I believe that “Entrepreneurship” is the best way to solve social problems. It is not just a course of action to make a monetary profit, but it can create larger social impacts. We only need to change our minds and vision to use it for the social benefits rather than the personal. I am very passionate about entrepreneurship.

When I came to Kyushu University and joined an engineering school, I was miserable. I thought that I had lost the chance to study more about entrepreneurship and missed the opportunity to engage myself in entrepreneurial activities. After 1 or 2 months, I noticed that there is an amazing center at the university, which is “QREC”. I felt that I had found what I was looking for. I tried to engage myself in all possible programs in QREC.

I received tremendous support from them to move forward with my entrepreneurial dream. I perceive, it is just the beginning, and I want to continue my engagement with QREC now and in my future journey as well.

I aspire to be a successful social entrepreneur and a proud alumnus of QREC, Kyushu University.

I became interested in QREC because I wanted to have a different experience, and I was able to absorb a lot of things over the past year.
Many of QREC’s classes are active and practical, allowing you to learn in a homely atmosphere. Additionally, the students are from a wide range of ages, and there are many international students, so you can gain knowledge in a variety of fields through dialogue. QSHOP in particular faced many challenges, such as running the company, but thanks to the kindness of the teachers and other participants who listened to me, no matter how small, I was able to complete the project with a positive attitude. In addition, I was able to learn about the weight of responsibility and management through practical experience, and I was also able to learn about my own weaknesses and how society works.

You may be nervous when you hear the terms QREC and entrepreneurship, but regardless of whether you have the intention of starting a business or not, this content is sure to provide meaningful results in your career choices. I myself am still undecided about my future, but I would like to continue to deepen my practical learning at QREC and expand my horizons by connecting myself and society.

Although he came up with the idea for a testing device in high school, even experts said it was “unreasonable.” It was C&C that seriously reviewed this idea without the preconceived notion that I was just a first-year undergraduate, and gave me the opportunity to take on the challenge. QREC gave me an irreplaceable time and place to bring this idea to fruition.

In addition, they not only gave me the opportunity to realize my goals, but also supported me to step up to work domestically and overseas. In the end, we were approached by a QREC C&C judge, which led to the establishment of Nippon Wind Tunnel Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of wind tunnel testing equipment that currently supports aerodynamic design in Japan. At QREC, I also learned the importance of a team, which led to the current company organization. I believe there is no better way to learn than by actually doing it. QREC’s program provides a one-stop opportunity for this.

I wanted to study something other than the mechanical engineering course, so I enrolled in the technology marketing game course. The teachers were kind, and many of the students who took the course were also highly motivated.
Courses like QREC’s New Business Creation and Bootcamp helped me turn my ideas into a more practical form.
For me, QREC is a place that accepts new ideas, and I think you could call it a sandbox where you can try out ideas. I think that is QREC’s selling point.
I am applying what I have learned from the QREC program to my real life. If you have never taken a course at QREC, we recommend the following lectures:

1. New business creation
2. Technology marketing game
3. Global Seminar(English)

When I was in my first year, I happened to take QREC’s ”Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course, which I happened to hear was easy, and that’s how I learned about the world of entrepreneurship and startups for the first time. This class changed my university life into something completely different.
QREC offers many courses, but even if you are unable to attend the entire intensive lecture on Saturdays and Sundays, they are flexible enough to allow you to attend the lecture, and they offer courses such as ”En-career” (abbreviation for entrepreneurship and career design). Many of the courses are held at times that would not overlap with other classes, so there are many opportunities to learn. Also, in QREC classes, there are many opportunities to interact with people from other faculties and other universities, and it is also a place where you can meet interesting university students who are doing something new. In fact, I am still connected and meet up with people from other universities who I teamed up with at Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. At QREC, we not only have lecture-style classes, but we also hold workshops and training sessions where you can actually conduct market research, create prototypes, and discuss with your team what you have learned in the lectures. There are quite a few. Also, the teachers are very supportive, and I think QREC has the best environment for people who have a clear idea of what they want to do. Even if you are not sure what you want to do, I think you will be able to get a hint of what you want to do through the stimulation and meeting a variety of people at QREC.

QREC is a dojo to test your abilities. I’m late to introduce myself. I am Riki Yamagami, a.k.a. Ricky. Let me quickly tell you about QREC. In a word, it is a dojo where you can test your mettle. You have thought about what you want to do or what you are interested in, but you don’t know what to do. QREC is the dojo for you. Why dojo? You need to actively communicate with professors, students, external lecturers, and staff members to create your ideas. QREC will do its best to support you from the initial action until you give shape to your idea. Well, of course, there are those who do nothing. People who do nothing are what is commonly called “conscious people,” and I personally dislike them. Well, I am not so smart as to create a company as a 20th birthday present to myself. If you are interested in what I am doing at the company, please search for Riki Yamagami on Facebook and contact me. Finally, there are some pretty sophisticated and interesting students lurking in the QREC community, as well as in our classes. We invite you to take a look into QREC’s classes and community as well.

Entering the world of entrepreneurship was a leap I took not just with ambition, but with the desire to transform my dreams into tangible realities. My journey began with a quest for understanding—the intricate dance of trial, error, and experimentation that entrepreneurship embodies. What is entrepreneurship? What are the different stages of a start-up? QREC didn’t merely serve as an academic cornerstone; it was the crucible that forged my resolve, teaching me the importance of design thinking, the necessity of interconnectedness within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the value of engaging with all stakeholders.

Belief in an idea, I learned, is merely the starting point. True progress demands action. The courses provided the framework, and the funding offered a stepping stone, but it was up to me to take the courageous next steps. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely path, marked by moments of doubt and isolation, yet the passion and fire within must remain undimmed.

QREC has been more than an institution to me—it’s been a family, a home away from home. It challenged me to strive for excellence, not just competence. Thank you for all the financial assistance to get my projects up and running, and advice along the way. I am immensely grateful to all the professors and staff at QREC; your unwavering support has been indispensable. As I continue on this journey, your cheers and encouragement will be my guiding light.

For those interested in witnessing the fruits of this journey, I invite you to take a look at my projects at:

Deat: deatjapan.com
READILY 冷デリー: reideli.com

If you are interested to connect, feel free to find my on LinkedIn or any other platforms I may be on!

Thank you, QREC, for being the catalyst of change in my life.

I took the class because I was looking for practical learning. Many school classes were theoretical and I had no opportunity to apply them in my daily life after the class, thus my interest waned. through QREC’s classes, I developed a trial-and-error attitude. After recognizing the current level of myself and my team and setting a direction, I was able to learn the process of repeatedly making improvements through the feedback I received as we set specific goals and proceeded, which became a useful attitude even after the class ended, not just in work, but in life as well. Of course, in terms of skills, I learned accounting knowledge from the “QSHOP,” design thinking to create products from the user’s perspective from the “Lean Startup Exercise,” and implementation skills to make ideas tangible from the “Acceleration Program. I highly recommend QREC’s classes and programs to anyone who wants to step out of the existing framework and create new value at university!

Through QREC’s courses, I learned about the excitement of entrepreneurship. I learned about Lean Startup from New Business Creation, which led me to take the Lean Startup. Through the Global Seminar (English), I met Prof. Yamakawa of Babson College, who changed my values about failure. Through the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, I was able to visit Babson College and Silicon Valley and experience the world of entrepreneurship first hand. It was a very long trip, but I will never forget what I learned and experienced here. I will certainly make the most of this experience in the future.

My involvement with QREC began when I had a chance to meet Dr. Kaneko in one of our support projects.
As a transfer student from a technical college, QREC was a valuable place for me to meet students from different backgrounds and broaden my perspective.
I am working on a “game for the fun of making games” and attended the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to discuss the business aspects of this concept. At first, I was averse to thinking about the business aspects of games. However, as I discussed the future of the product with my peers, I realized that the business aspect also has a lot in common with the fun aspect.
At Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, I also experienced my first pitch in the U.S., which made me feel closer to the world. The world of entrepreneurship and business, which once felt like a “foreign country,” now feels as close as “within the same town,” which is a big change.
QREC was a slippery runway for me. It was very slippery and I sometimes fell on my butt, but I did not crash. I would recommend it as I think it will help you learn a sense of balance.

I began to look into QREC after seeing some of my good friends and seniors participating in the QREC program and seeing how much fun they were having.
However, because I found out about QREC so late, I was not able to get involved in the classes or the program very much, but I still had a meaningful time and was able to rethink my future plans. I wish I had known about it earlier (laughs).
I myself am an architectural design major, and although I had a strong education in design thinking and was unfamiliar with entrepreneurship and business, I have incorporated those ideas and am now struggling daily to commercialize my ongoing projects. I am still in contact with the people I attended the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp with in the QREC class, and I am glad I participated because I was able to expand my network and receive good opportunities from them. I think one of the advantages of attending QREC is that I am able to interact with people from completely different backgrounds.
Because I was able to participate in the QREC program and other programs, I was able to have an intense graduate school experience. I would like to make the most of this experience and push forward toward my goals. Thank you very much!

Students' Voices - Overseas

Entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business; it is also a way to achieve what you want to do.

I received tremendous support from QREC to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams.

Teachers and other participants will be kind enough to help you with any issues, no matter how small.

There is no better way to learn than to actually try.

Where you can try out your ideas

Even if you are not sure what you want to do, you can get inspiration from QREC and meet a variety of people.

QREC Instruction Manual

For being the catalyst of change in my life.

For those who want to create new value beyond the boundaries - Learning and challenging yourself at QREC is a step toward growth.

I learned how interesting entrepreneurship can be.

This is a valuable place to meet students from different backgrounds and broaden your horizons

I was able to take a fresh look at my future plans.

Students' Voices - Overseas

Entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business; it is also a way to achieve what you want to do.

Entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business; it is also a way to achieve what you want to do.

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I received tremendous support from QREC to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams.

I received tremendous support from QREC to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams.

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Teachers and other participants will be kind enough to help you with any issues, no matter how small.

Teachers and other participants will be kind enough to help you with any issues, no matter how small.

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There is no better way to learn than to actually try.

There is no better way to learn than to actually try.

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Where you can try out your ideas

Where you can try out your ideas

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Even if you are not sure what you want to do, you can get inspiration from QREC and meet a variety of people.

Even if you are not sure what you want to do, you can get inspiration from QREC and meet a variety of people.

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QREC Instruction Manual

QREC Instruction Manual

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For being the catalyst of change in my life.

For being the catalyst of change in my life.

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For those who want to create new value beyond the boundaries - Learning and challenging yourself at QREC is a step toward growth.

For those who want to create new value beyond the boundaries - Learning and challenging yourself at QREC is a step toward growth.

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I learned how interesting entrepreneurship can be.

I learned how interesting entrepreneurship can be.

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This is a valuable place to meet students from different backgrounds and broaden your horizons

This is a valuable place to meet students from different backgrounds and broaden your horizons

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I was able to take a fresh look at my future plans.

I was able to take a fresh look at my future plans.

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