The Kumamoto Tech Planter will hold a briefing session and kick-off event for FY2025!

(Kumamoto Prefecture, Higo Bank, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto Industrial Association, and RIVANES Corporation) are promoting "Kumamoto Tech Planter," a business start-up support program to foster entrepreneurs with next-generation technology and passion to change the world from Kumamoto, with the aim of creating agri-bio and other nature-friendly industries. We are currently accepting entry teams for the 2025 Kumamoto Tech Planter.

Kumamoto Tech Planter 2025 WEB site
Kumamoto Prefecture Next Generation Venture Creation Support Consortium WEB site

Briefing & Kick-off will be held!
During the entry period, we will hold an online information session and kick-off event to deepen your understanding of Kumamoto Tech Planter. If you are interested in pursuing joint research with different fields or social implementation of research results, please feel free to participate in the event.

Registration Form:https://id.lne.st/project/kumamototp2025_briefing/regist/basic_info/1
Please register (free of charge) with your LIVERNESS ID from the link below to apply.

Briefing Session】 【Summary
At the information session, we will explain the program, introduce how past teams have utilized the initiatives, and explain the key points for preparing entry documents. If you are interested in the program, we recommend that you attend the information session first.

Date, time, and location:
Tuesday, 4/15, 17:00-18:00 Online Information Session
Location: Google Meet will be used.
　　　　We will send the URL to those who have applied using the application form at a later date.
4/24 (Thu) 17:00-18:00 Face-to-face Information Session @ Kumamoto University
Place: Kumamoto University Details will be sent to those who register.

Program (tentative):
17:00-17:05 Opening remarks
17:05-17:30 Kumamoto Tech Planter and Support Efforts
17:30-17:40 Case studies of past finalists
17:40-17:50 Introduction of key points for entry
17:50-18:00 Future schedule and policy, Q&A

If you are unable to make the above dates, we will continue to accept individual explanations.
Please feel free to contact us.

Registration Form:https://id.lne.st/project/kumamototp2025_briefing/regist/basic_info/1
Please register (free of charge) with your LIVERNESS ID from the link below to apply.

Kick-off Event Summary】】 【Summary of Kick-off Event
The purpose of the Kick-Off is to deepen communication between prospective entrants and past teams and partners.
*If you are considering entering, although it is not required for entry, we encourage you to make a presentation in order to seize the opportunity by getting a chance to send out your thoughts early. Entry applications can be created and modified after receiving feedback after the kickoff.

<How to participate
(1) Participate as a presenter
→Please give a 3-minute presentation with slides.
Please speak passionately about your research results, business plan, and the vision you hope to achieve.
(2) Participate as an auditor
→You can also attend only by auditing.

Date and time:Wednesday, May 14, 18:00-19:30 (19:30-20:00 Networking)

Location:BIPRES Innovation Studio(7F, 2-17 Kamidori-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City)

Program (tentative):
18:00-18:05 Explanation of purpose
18:05-18:25 Keynote speech (introduction of initiatives by past finalists)
18:25-19:10 Pitches by entered teams (3 minutes, about 15 teams planned)
19:10-19:20 Explanation of future
19:20-19:30 Closing remarks
19:30-20:00 Networking

If you want to challenge the world from Kumamoto with passion, please join us.

Registration Form:https://id.lne.st/project/kumamototp2025_briefing/regist/basic_info/1
Please register (free of charge) with your LIVERNESS ID from the link below to apply.

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact
Kumamoto Prefecture Next Generation Venture Creation Support Consortium Secretariat
Liverness Corporation (Attn: Togami)
TEL: 03-5227-4198 (main) MAIL:[email protected]