Gifu Tech Planter 2025 Kickoff Event Held

On Friday, August 22, 2025, a kick-off event was held for the call for entries for Gifu Tech Planter 2025.

A total of 23 people attended the event, including the teams scheduled to enter. After pitches were made by the teams scheduled to enter the competition, self-introductions were made by everyone in the audience. During the information exchange session at the end of the kick-off event, the teams discussed each other's ideas, brushed up on their ideas, and explored possibilities for collaboration among the teams.

Miki Omori of Nocnum Corporation, winner of the Yamada Shokai Award and the BIPROGY Award at the 3rd Gifu Tech Planter Grand Prix, gave the keynote speech, sharing her insights gained through the Tech Planter, how she conveys her own passion for technology, and her message to the participants.

Kickoff Event Summary

Date: Friday, August 22, 2025, 16:00-17:00 (doors open at 15:45)
Venue: OKB SCLAMB, Gifu University (OKB Gifu University Plaza 2F, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu 501-1112, Japan)
Target: Prospective entry teams, researchers and students in academia, partner companies, etc.

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The entry deadline for Gifu Tech Planter 2025 is Friday, October 10 at 18:00. Entry information can be saved during the editing process. Also, if you start drafting, please apply as soon as possible, as RIVANES communicators will be available to assist you in the application process.

Gifu Tech Planter 2025 WEB page

We look forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic researchers and venture companies that are committed to solving problems with science and technology.