AGRI TECH
Food, agriculture, environment, water resources, biomass, etc.
We implement the technologies and thoughts of entrepreneurs and researchers in the agri-tech field into society together.
Agritech Grand Prix 2025
Standing up for solutions to society's problemsFood, agriculture, environment, water resources, biomass, etc.
We implement the technologies and thoughts of entrepreneurs and researchers in the agri-tech field into society together.
NEWS
News
2024/09/30
Report】Agri-Tech Grand Prix 2024: Grand Prize Won by YAXIE Co.
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2024/09/25
Agritech Grand Prix 2024 to be held
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2024/04/08
TECH PLANTER revamps its logo and evolves into a mechanism to further accelerate business creation.
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2023/12/04
Tech Planter 2024 call for entries is now open!
- 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
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 business. The Agri-Tech Grand Prix is a program aimed at discovering and fostering technological seeds and entrepreneurs in the real tech field (food, agriculture, environment, water resources, biomass, etc.).
Related Grand Prix :. Agritech 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 to support the world's food from production, processing, distribution, sales, to consumption
- 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.
- 10/4[SAT]
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Agritech Grand Prix
The 12 finalist teams that pass the document screening will be screened for presentation.
- 10Month～
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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
- Agritech Grand Prix 2025
- Location
- center of a garage (1-16-3 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
- Date & Time
- Saturday, October 4, 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
- 13:30-17:00
- Presentation (Presenter①～⑫)
- 17:00-17:50
- Review Time
- 17:50-19:00
- Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony
- 19:00-19:30
- (cultural) exchange meeting
JUDGE
Coming soon
judge
FINALIST
finalist
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- Beef Sommelier Co.
- Representative] Toshiki Matsuoka
Beef Quality Prediction Technology Made Possible by AI
Individual beef cattle vary widely, and the quantity and quality of carcasses are unknown until shipment, making the management of livestock farmers unstable. Beef Sommelier can predict future carcass performance by using AI to analyze genetic performance based on blood proteins of beef cattle one year prior to shipment. -
- Comphonic Laboratories, Inc.
- Representative] Katsuhiro Fukui
Practical application of a sound wave device that does not require power supply to prevent bird damage
Research and develop a directional sound wave device that sends sound waves only to crows and starlings in order to reduce damage to crops and prevent bird damage in urban areas. The device will be developed to effectively drive away birds while preventing sound leakage, and will not require a power supply and can be used anywhere it is installed. -
- NT Giken Kogyo Co.
- Representative] Takashi Naka
Next Generation Agriculture with Concentrator Tower System
A new solar concentrator tower system with new technology that can be installed and operated in a narrow space, enabling agricultural systems to efficiently utilize heat and light in a variety of environments. This will not only make existing farmland more efficient, but also enable agriculture in harsh environments. -
- WAKU Corporation
- Representative] Ryosuke HIMENO
Glutathione, a stress signaling substance in plants
Biostimulants that utilize glutathione to achieve crops that are resistant to environmental stresses. In addition to improving heat tolerance and yield, this cultivation technology originated in Japan contributes to reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and supports sustainable agriculture even under climate change. -
- HaKaL Corporation
- Representative] Masaya Miyazaki
Implementation of simple on-site testing technology for livestock infectious diseases
In order to break away from farming management that relies on intuition and experience, we will develop a simple sensing technology that can be used in the field for livestock health management, and aim to achieve data science in the livestock sector and a sustainable production system. -
- OURTES Corporation
- Representative] Shinichi Fujimura
Agricultural and environmental reform through the energy crop "Yamatodama
A unique domestic energy crop, Yamatodama, has been developed and its variety registration completed. The seeds are rich in oil that can be used as machine oil or fuel, and the trunk, branches, and roots can also be used to make fuel chips and charcoal. As a crop that can be grown even on abandoned land in mountainous areas, it will contribute to solving agricultural and environmental problems. -
- Research Association of Biosensors for Soil Diagnosis, LLC.
- Representative] Yoshihiro Hashimoto
Inexpensive, quick, simple, and easy-to-understand soil biology diagnosis business
We have developed a technology to evaluate complex and diverse soil microbial communities as a whole, without subdividing them. Further expanded application to rhizosphere microorganisms, compost decay rate, and high-speed selection of materials with disease deterrence potential. New equipment is manufactured and put into operation. Aiming to spread this technology throughout the world and restore healthy soil. -
- AGRI-ByYYou
- Representative] Toshiya Muranaka
Industrial Plants" to achieve zero food loss!
The current food production, processing, and distribution systems produce a large amount of food waste and consume enormous amounts of resources and energy. Therefore, under the new concept of "industrial plants," we will realize zero food loss and a sustainable food future by utilizing genome editing and culture technologies. -
- SymBioFarm
- Representative] Daisuke Taira
Plant disease control through the use of symbiotic fungi
Selected several strains that inhibit the growth of gray mold-causing bacteria from symbiotic microorganisms on plant leaf surfaces and discovered that the selected strains can control gray mold on plant seedlings. Further research will lead to the development of an effective and environmentally friendly plant disease control method using symbiotic fungi. -
- seed science
- Representative] Yuta Sawasaki
Production of high-value bioproducts in plant factories
We are developing technology to produce high-value bioproducts in plant factories. We would like to build a soil in which biotechnology can spread throughout society by producing antibodies and enzymes in a sustainable manner while improving the profitability of plant factories. -
- Furano Mirai Kaitakusai Mura
- Representative] Hidemi Sugiyama
Co-Creation Dairy Farming Platform Furano Mirai Kaitakusai Mura
A dairy farmer who has been in business for over 120 years will establish "Furano Future Development Village" in 2030 to create the future of dairy farming and the region. The goal is to build a technology verification platform to solve issues facing dairy farming, such as manure disposal, GHG emissions, industry rigidity, and regional depopulation. -
- Green Navi
- Representative] Takeshi Ise
High-precision, wide-area "Forest Infrastructure Map" realized by AI
Realize an ever-evolving forest infrastructure map with high accuracy and high frequency using a proprietary vegetation identification AI that reduces the cost of conventional forest observation to less than one-tenth of that of conventional forest observation. Visualize the multifaceted value of forests, including forestry, tourism, water source recharge, disaster prevention, and carbon storage, and aim for sustainable utilization.