Okayama Tech Planter 2025
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- Okayama TECH PLANTER
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- Okayama TECH PLANTER
- Okayama TECH PLANTER
Outline of the event
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- OKAYAMA TECH PLANTER is a program that promotes the creation of a new ecosystem in which research results from universities and research institutions are independently and continuously implemented in society to foster local industries by creating new businesses based on regionally developed technologies and fostering and supporting venture businesses. This is a program that promotes the creation of a new ecosystem in which research results from universities and research institutions are independently and continuously implemented in society and local industries are nurtured. As part of this program, the 8th Okayama Tech Plan Grand Prix will be held to present business plans.
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- Those who have a vision to change the world or improve the world based on technological seeds in the real tech area (manufacturing, robotics, mobility, IoT, artificial intelligence, materials, biotechnology, medicine, healthcare, food, agriculture, marine development, resources, environment, energy, etc.) and have the will to establish or develop a new business. Those who are willing to start up or develop a new business.
- Both individual and team participation is acceptable.
- No limitation on the number of years of incorporation, even if the company is already a corporation.
- Application period
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Screening Criteria
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A panel of judges consisting of LIVERNESS Corporation, The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. and partner companies will review each of the following items.
- 01novelty (patentability)
- 02feasibility
- 03Are you going to change the world?
- 04passion
- commendation
- Grand Prize: 1
Corporate Awards: Several are planned. - LocationInterview Location
Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
Iidabashi Goko Building, 1-4 Shimomiyaibicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0822, Japan
(Attn: Isogai, Miyauchi, Togami)
Phone : 03-5227-4198 MAIL : [email protected]Interviews will also be conducted online (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Skype, etc.).
Schedule
- 8/6[WED]
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Entry Start
this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please apply by accessing your RIVANES ID at and filling out the entry form. In the document entry, you will be asked to submit information about your team, skills, passions, and vision for the future via web form and video.
If you have any questions about your entry, we can arrange an individual consultation opportunity (phone call, online meeting, etc.). Please feel free to contact us.
- 1/7[WED]
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Entry Deadline
All applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed. All applicants will be notified of the screening results and provided with feedback on their applications.
- 2monthfirst 10 days of month
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Finalists announced
Interviews will be held for applicants who pass the document screening to brush up their presentation for the Grand Prix. In addition, interviews can be set up with partner companies for the purpose of business consultation and development of business alliances.
- 2/28[SAT]
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The 8th Okayama Tech Plan Grand Prix
Contestants will give a 7-minute presentation and a 7-minute Q&A session to a panel of judges consisting of Liverness, Inc. and partner companies. The Grand Prix will be held in closed session with contestants and partner companies. After the judging, an awards ceremony will be held.
organizing
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The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. -
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Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. -
special co-sponsorship
KOBASHI HOLDINGS Co.
Partners
Grand Prix Outline
- Grand Prix Name
- The 8th Okayama Tech Plan Grand Prix
- Location
- Main Hall, 3rd Floor, Head Office, The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. (1-15-20 Marunouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8628, Japan)
- Date & Time
- Saturday, February 28, 2026, 13:00-19:30
- Application period
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Participation Target
- Held on a closed, pre-registration basis (finalists, partners, local businesses and universities)
- organizing
- The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. and Liberace Co.
- timeline
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- 12:30-13:00
- inauguration
- 13:00-13:25
- Greetings from the Organizers and Partners
- 13:25-13:45
- keynote speech
- 13:45～14:30
- Presentations by finalists (1) to (3)
- 14:40-15:25
- Presentations by finalists (4) to (6)
- 15:35-16:20
- Presentations by finalists (7) to (9)
- 16:20-17:10
- Screening time, booth interaction, lightning talks
- 17:10-18:00
- Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony
- 18:15-19:30
- information exchange meeting