Students' Voices - starting a business
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Graduate School of Systems Life Science, 2nd year of master's degreeLIANG SHUANGAn environment was established where researchers could confidently embark on new challenges.
- Challenge & Creation (2025) *Excellence Award
- Acceleration Program (QSAP03) (2025)
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School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation B3UEKOBA CHIHIROHere, “connections with people” become a powerful asset.
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship（2024）
- Idea Lab Ⅰ（2024）
- Idea Battle (2024)
- Design Thinking Project（2025）
- Entrepreneurship Organization（2025）
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School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation B4Kozue NakaharaThe most enjoyable class during my four years of college
- Co-creation Practice with Industry on Ideathon / Hackathon (2022)
- Digital Fabrication Tutorial（2022）
- Kyushu University Festival Entrepreneurship Experience Program (QSHOP)（2022）
- Entrepreneurship Marketing（2025）
- Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (2025)
Graduate School of Systems Life Science, 2nd year of master's degree
LIANG SHUANG
An environment was established where researchers could confidently embark on new challenges.
Course History
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Through Challenge & Creation (C&C), we were able to systematically learn the perspective of how to connect research results to business and the basic knowledge and thinking required for startups.
It was very meaningful to experience the process of objectively reviewing and fleshing out my own ideas not only through lectures but also through mentoring and individual advice.
I also felt that the multifaceted support, including financial support, created an environment in which researchers could take on new challenges with peace of mind.
This is a valuable opportunity for researchers interested in entrepreneurship to receive support in both learning and practice.
School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation B3
UEKOBA CHIHIRO
Here, “connections with people” become a powerful asset.
Course History
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The reason I applied to Idea Battle was that while preparing “Q-DELIVERY,” an online grocery service for students living near the Ito Campus, I wanted to receive objective advice on the business from university professors and adults with practical experience.
In student entrepreneurship, it’s not uncommon for projects with brilliant insights to remain stuck at the “idea stage” without being realized. However, through the Idea Battle I recommend, you can overcome these barriers with strong mentor support, significantly advancing your concept from mere conception to implementation.
My experience at QREC made me keenly aware that while accumulating knowledge through lectures is important, it’s equally vital for students to roll up their sleeves, take action, and boldly introduce their ideas to society without fearing risk. The feedback and experience gained from having people actually use your service far surpasses any theoretical knowledge gained from textbooks.
When implementing ideas and creating services that solve societal issues, the “connections with people” made here become a powerful asset. I encourage you all to take that first step toward bringing your ideas to life.
School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation B4
Kozue Nakahara
The most enjoyable class during my four years of college
Course History
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Introduction to Digital Craftsmanship, which I took during the summer of my freshman year of college, was the most enjoyable class I took during my four years of college. The class consisted of two pairs of students working together to build musical instruments using 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics.
The class was open to a wide range of students, from graduate students to undergraduates, and the person I was paired with was a first-year graduate student in the Graduate School of Engineering, who was five years older than me.
I was able to learn CA, programming, laser cutter, etc., and that was the moment when my mind was converted from college entrance exams to college studies!
The Entrepreneurship Marketing class was also a great learning experience, where I took classes with working professionals who were pursuing their MBAs, and we worked as a team to challenge ourselves to see how high we could sell a product that was available to the general public. After all, I thought it was a very valuable opportunity to get to know famous companies such as Google and Bourbon, and presidents who have started their own businesses, as a team. I had a desire to start my own business as a sole proprietor, so when I went out to dinner with working people, I asked a lot of questions and went to get the knowledge I needed.
QREC keeps me excited all the time in every class and leaves me feeling like I want to try something after class. Honestly, I would rather take an applied course at QREC than take a class where you just sit around! I think you will discover something new.