LIFE TECH
Pursuit and realization of life, life and living in abundance.
We implement the technologies and thoughts of entrepreneurs and researchers in the life-tech field into society together.
Lifetech Grand Prix 2025
In a collection of science and technologyPursuit and realization of life, life and living in abundance.
We implement the technologies and thoughts of entrepreneurs and researchers in the life-tech field into society together.
NEWS
News
2025/09/20
Announcement of TECH PLANTER 2025 Partners and Finalists by Domain - 84 finalist teams from across Japan, together with 45 partner companies, will take on the challenge of solving global issues.
- Agritech Grand Prix
- Ecotech Grand Prix
- Grand Prix
- Deep Tech Grand Prix
- News
- Biotech Grand Prix
- Food Tech Grand Prix
- Marintec Grand Prix
- Lifetech Grand Prix
2025/09/13
Announcement of the start of TECH PLANTER 2025 Demo Day -Taking on cross-border problem-solving projects with collective knowledge
- Agritech Grand Prix
- Ecotech Grand Prix
- Grand Prix
- Deep Tech Grand Prix
- News
- Biotech Grand Prix
- Food Tech Grand Prix
- Marintec Grand Prix
- Lifetech Grand Prix
2024/10/21
Report】Lifetech Grand Prix 2024: Grand Prize Won by ChatENT
- Grand Prix
- News
- Lifetech Grand Prix
2024/10/16
Lifetech Grand Prix 2024 to be held
- News
- Lifetech Grand Prix
ABOUT
Outline of the event
- point (e.g. of a statement)
- Scientific and technological "seeds" are being created in universities, research institutes, and corporate laboratories, but it takes a lot of effort before they sprout into practical applications. The Tech Planter, organized by LIVERNESS and its partners, is an ecosystem that aims to serve as a planter to discover these seeds and help them sprout into businesses. The Lifetech Grand Prix aims to discover and nurture technologies and entrepreneurs that contribute to the pursuit of enriched lives and lifestyles, including healthcare, nursing care, food, exercise, sensing, birth, development, DeathTech, lifelogging, communication, inclusion, body enhancement, behavior change, sensitivity, safety, education, individuality, culture, and pets. The program is designed to discover and nurture seeds and entrepreneurs.
Related Grand Prix :. Lifetech Grand Prix List - subject (of taxation, etc.)
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- Those who have a vision to change the world or improve the world based on the technological seeds in the real tech field and have a will to establish or develop a new business.
- Individuals and teams are both welcome to participate, even before incorporation.
- No limitation on the number of years of establishment, even if you are already a corporation. Even if you are close to mass production or PMF establishment, if you are planning to collaborate with partner companies, etc., it is acceptable.
- Application Theme
- Technology that contributes to the pursuit of a rich life, life and living
- Application period
- Monday, December 2, 2024 - Friday, July 4, 2025 23:59
- Screening Criteria
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A panel of judges composed of LIVERNESS and its partners will review the following items
- 01novelty (patentability)
- 02feasibility
- 03Overseas Expansion Capabilities
- 04Are you going to change the world?
- 05passion
- commendation
- Grand Prize: (300,000 yen cash prize + right to receive 5 million yen business investment) 1
Corporate Prize: (200,000 yen) Approximately 10 prizes will be awarded.
SCHEDULE
Schedule
- 12/2[MON]
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Entry Start
this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please register as a member and fill out the web form to apply. We also hold information sessions at universities and on an individual basis to encourage determination to enter and to teach tips on how to prepare documents. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
- 6/7[SAT]
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kickoff
RIVANES and its partners, as well as entered teams, will meet and mingle.
Business consultation and partnership development with each other will be available. Participation or lack of participation on the day of the event will not be considered.
- 7/4[FRI].
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1st round: Application Screening
A panel of judges composed of LIVERNESS and its partners will review the documents.
You will be asked to submit information about your team, skills, passions, and vision for the future via web form and video.
All applicants will be notified of the screening results and provided with feedback on their applications.
In addition, individual interviews (also online) for presentation review will be conducted for those who wish to participate.
- 8monthfirst 10 days of month
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Finalists determined
Interviews will be held for applicants who pass the document screening to brush up their presentations for the final round.
In addition, meetings can be set up with partner companies for the purpose of business consultation and developing partnerships.
- 10/25[SAT]
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Lifetech Grand Prix
The 12 finalist teams that pass the document screening will be screened for presentation.
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Cooperation Discussion
After the Demo Day, the contact point between the venture and LIBANES will continue to be open for discussions on commercialization.
We handle a wide range of start-up issues, from incorporation to prototype development, financing, R&D, and more.
In addition, collaborative matching between ventures and partner companies has become more active to support business development.
PARTNER
Coming soon
Partners
ASSET
asset
- ASSET01Riverness Communicator
- ASSET02Partners
- ASSET03Professional Supporter
- ASSET04superfactory group
SUPPORT
Support
- SUPPORT01Organize the purpose and vision of starting a business
- SUPPORT02Brush up on your presentation
- SUPPORT03Providing opportunities for business company collaboration
- SUPPORT04Support for R&D and prototype development
- SUPPORT05Support for knowledge and IP strategies
- SUPPORT06finance
DEMO DAY
Grand Prix Outline
- Grand Prix Name
- Lifetech Grand Prix 2025
- Location
- center of a garage (1-16-3 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
- Date & Time
- Saturday, October 25, 2025, 13:00-19:00
- Application period
- Monday, December 2, 2024 - Friday, July 4, 2025 23:59
- Participation Target
- Held on a closed, pre-registration basis (finalists, partner companies, professional supporters, Super Factory Group)
- organizing
- Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
- timeline
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- 12:30-13:00
- inauguration
- 13:00-13:30
- Greetings from the Organizer
- 13:30～16:45
- Presentation (Presenter①～⑫)
- 16:45-17:40
- Review Time
- 17:40-18:50
- Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony
- 19:00-19:30
- (cultural) exchange meeting
JUDGE
Coming soon
judge
FINALIST
finalist
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- Representative] Masashi Imada
New experiential value through the fusion of physical sensation and technology
Piezoelectric braid sensors visualize the amount of heat from body movements, and emotions and physical state from vitals in real time. We are implementing a futuristic interface that transcends distance and location, enabling people and spaces to influence and connect with each other, and co-create a "living experience" for everyone. -
- GET BACK Inc.
- Isao Hashimoto
Spine Gauge" that determines posture using only webcam facial images
As health hazards caused by poor posture while using a PC have become a social problem, we have developed the "Spine Meter" in collaboration with the Department of Orthopedics, Tohoku University. This system accurately determines the user's posture using only the facial images from the PC's on-board camera, and promotes posture improvement. -
- INOMER Corporation
- Representative] Norifumi Katsura
Wearable robotic orthosis to assist in learning to walk properly
Focusing on body movement and usage, the company offers a wearable robot that supports the acquisition of correct gait. While promoting DX for gait rehabilitation, the company will offer the product for physical therapists who perform gait rehabilitation for patients with hemiplegia, for individual patients, and for seniors with expanded applications. -
- Interbeing Inc.
- Representative] Hiroko Ohnari
Voice analysis technology to visualize the quality of relationships from voices
Technology that analyzes nonverbal information such as voice inflection and rhythm to visualize relationships and internal states in dialogues. It has been applied to detecting signs of turnover in companies, supporting teachers and children in elementary schools, and building trusting relationships in the field of sports. -
- CyberneX Corporation
- Representative] Motofumi Baba
Platform for everyday brain waves created by earphone-type BCI
With the earphone BCI, anyone can easily record daily brain information. Based on this brain information platform, it can be used to improve personal wellness and predict future disease risk. -
- Ecofront Corporation
- Representative] Kota Torikai
Maximize medical functions in the event of a disaster through power supply control technology
Retrofittable technology that automatically controls power supply maximizes lifesaving functions by preventing loss of power in the event of a disaster when life-support systems and other equipment are automatically identified and emergency power generation equipment is activated, and automates power-saving operations in normal times, contributing to improved sustainability of medical institutions and other facilities. -
- ASI, LLC
- Representative] Masaya Hasegawa
Revolution in Motion Instruction Using Tactile Footwear Materials
Promotes awareness of the wearer's foot sensations using tactile footwear to help everyone understand their own body. Innovative movement guidance technology that improves the quality of daily life, work, and exercise, and efficiently maintains and improves health through stress reduction and improved posture. -
- Legato Lounge
- Representative] Yo Yoneshiro
Realizing a world in which the potential of music therapy is maximized
Realize a world in which the potential of music therapy is maximized through the personalization of music using biometric data to reduce individual differences in the effectiveness of music therapy, and through contributions to the promotion of disease prevention and the elimination of medical disparities. -
- NeoCare
- Representative] Shuhei So
Development of a respiratory monitoring system for newborns
We will develop a next-generation respiratory evaluation system that incorporates functions for comprehensive evaluation of the comprehensive respiratory and sleep status of newborns, including evaluation of respiratory rhythm based on the rhythm of breathing of newborns and evaluation of the periodicity of static and dynamic sleep, to achieve neonatal medical care reform. -
- SperChLE
- Representative] Yuki Okada
Development of sperm imaging diagnostic tool using AI technology
The team will develop a male fertility diagnostic aid that scores sperm fertility by having the AI learn images of special sperm staining, a patented technology of the team, and the clinical outcomes of using those sperm in treatment. -
- TasteCheck Lab
- Representative] Shuji Okawa
Practical Application of Taste Function Screening Test
Commercialized a taste function screening test kit that simplifies the process by using only one test solution for each of the four basic tastes (sweet, salty, sour, and bitter). This kit is used to detect taste abnormalities in the elderly at an early stage and to prevent lifestyle-related diseases by reducing salt intake. -
- MEMONY
- Representative] Hiromi Miki
Protecting the Future and Smiles with Medication Data Accumulation and Monitoring
Forgetting to take medication can lead to loss of medical resources and traffic accidents. Medication support devices are used to eliminate missed medications and support the distribution of medications at facilities to share medication history, provide appropriate medication treatment, monitor patients, and reduce the burden on facility staff, thereby protecting everyone's smiles.