Shizuoka Tech Planter 2025

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Regional Development Partners

cooperation

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Grand Prix Name

8th Shizuoka Tech Plan Grand Prix

Location

Co-startup Space & Community "FUSE (B1F, Zaza City Hamamatsu Central Building, 100-1 Kajicho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City)

Date & Time

Saturday, July 5, 2025, 13:00-19:00

Application period

Monday, February 10, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025

Participation Target

Finalists, partners, researchers in academia, undergraduate and graduate students, middle and high school students, etc.
*Semi-closed (held with pre-registration)
*Finalists: 9 teams (selected from entries)

organizing

Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.

timeline

13:00-13:30

Greetings from the Organizer / Explanation of Purpose / Introduction of Screening Committee Members

13:30-13:45

keynote speech

13:45～14:30

Finalist Presentations (Presenter①-③)

14:30～14:40

break

14:40-15:25

Finalist Presentations (Presenter④-6)

15:25-15:35

break

15:35-16:20

Finalist Presentations (Presenter ⑦ - ⑨)

16:20-17:20

Lightning Talks and Poster Sessions

17:20-18:20

Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony

18:30-19:00

information exchange meeting

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  head judge

  Director and CMO, Riverness, Inc.

  Takuro Sano

  Graduated from Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy. He participated in the establishment of RIVANESS and has been involved in education, publishing, and community development projects. He established RIVANESS Publishing, launched "someone", a science magazine for high school students, and supervised the Science Cafe Project co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. He has also been involved in the establishment and operation of affiliated companies such as LYNA Corporation and GLOKA LINK Co. Born in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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  Hamamatsu Iwata Shinkin Bank
  General Manager, Solution Support Dept. and General Manager, New Industry Creation Office (General Manager, Solution Support Dept.)

  Noriyuki Kurita

  Joined the present Hamamatsu Iwata Shinkin Bank in April 1989, served as branch manager of four branches, and in April 2023 was appointed Deputy General Manager of the Solution Support Department, which is the problem-solving function for the community and clients. He is involved in a wide range of businesses, including startup support business, international relations business, business succession, individual asset formation, and inheritance, with a focus on problem-solving and consulting services integrated with legal services.

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  Director, Industrial Innovation Promotion Division, Industrial Innovation Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Shizuoka Prefecture University Venture Support Council

  Keigo Naito

  Joined the Shizuoka Prefectural Government in 2001. She was mainly engaged in public relations and economic and industrial affairs. In public relations, she was seconded to Hakuhodo Inc. for one year, where she was involved in planning PR measures for private companies. In the field of economy and industry, he was involved in the launch of the Marin Open Innovation (MaOI) Project, and will assume his current position in April 2025. In the Industrial Innovation Promotion Division, he is in charge of a wide range of projects including support for startups and university ventures, development of digital human resources, and promotion of prefectural testing and research. Born in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

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  Deputy General Manager, Innovation Company Support Department, Mizuho Bank, Ltd.

  Masashi Yasuda

  After graduating from university, he worked for 10 years at the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan for LP investment in funds, incubation facility operation, subsidy operations, etc. From 2018 to 2020, he worked at the Hokuriku Head Office, where he was in charge of incubation facility operation and expert dispatch business, supporting ventures and SMEs in three prefectures in Hokuriku in collaboration with universities and support organizations. He joined Mizuho Bank in October 2022. In October 2022, he joined Mizuho Bank, where he worked in the Innovation Company Support Department, providing growth support mainly to SaaS, AI, and security-related ventures. In April 2023, he joined Mizuho Bank as a Regional Tech Planter in charge of regional development projects.

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  Special Assignment Project Office, Global Management Transformation Department, Somic Management Holdings, Inc.

  Osamu Suzuki

  After graduating from university, worked for a transportation and railroad company before joining SOMIC ISHIKAWA Corporation, which manufactures and sells auto parts. After graduating from university, he worked for a transportation and railway company before joining Somic Ishikawa Co. After transferring to Somic Management Holdings Inc. (current position), he was engaged in a wide range of work mainly related to new businesses. He is working with seven members from Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Myanmar, and Iran to commercialize new businesses to solve various social issues.

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  General Manager, New Business Management Department, Yazaki Corporation

  Kentaro Obayashi

  He worked in the automotive equipment division at ⽮Sasaki Sogyo Co., Ltd. creating and improving budget plans for the entire company. After working in the finance office, he was appointed to the new nursing care business division in 2014. From 2024, as General Manager of the New Business Management Department, he will study and promote the direction of the company's evolution into a community-based business and help formulate a sustainable growth strategy. Born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

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  Yamaha Motor Co.
  Senior Chief, BCE Business Promotion Group, Co-Creation & New Business Development Department, Technology & Research Division

  Yohei Maruyama

  At Yamaha Motor's new business division, he was in charge of marketing the low-speed EV platform "DIAPASON" and establishing an incubation base in Malaysia. At his previous position at OMRON Corporation, he experienced CVC and BtoB sales, planning, and marketing of industrial robots. Graduated from Doshisha University, Faculty of Commerce and Graduate School of Management, Globis University (MBA).

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  Growth Manager, UntroD Corporation

  Taro Kinoshita

  Joined Realtech Holdings (now UntroD Capital Japan) in 2017. In 2022, he established Tokyo Nucleic Acid Synthesis Co., Ltd. with Prof. Okamoto of the University of Tokyo and assumed the position of Representative Director (currently Director). Program Manager, SBIR Program, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (current position)

• Yamaha Motor Award
  

  IZANA Corporation

  Presenter] Yuna Omae

  

  Development of undersea sensing technology using ultra-sensitive magnetic sensors

  Through our past efforts, we have developed a new magnetic sensor technology that achieves the "low power consumption and small size" required to mount an ultra-sensitive magnetic sensor on an underwater drone. In this proposal, we will mount this technology on an underwater drone and conduct a demonstration experiment.
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  Drive by Bio-signal

  Presenter] Daigo Uchino

  

  Driver driving improvement devices independent of the vehicle

  Although systems to alert drivers are essential to reduce accidents, many vehicles are not equipped with such systems. To address this issue, we have developed a compact monitoring device that does not depend on the vehicle and is easy to install. The device evaluates the driver's burden and fatigue based on biometric information and provides advice and warnings to encourage improved driving.
• Grand Prize
  

  CarbonLooping

  Presenter] Nagatoshi Fukuhara

  

  Innovative technology for highly efficient conversion of industrial CO2 emissions into valuable resources

  It is a technology that converts about 60% of CO2 emissions into valuable carbon resources and useful chemical species by treating CO2 emissions with a consolidated structure catalyst system (excellent thermal and material controllability) of methane conversion, dry reforming, and solid C. This technology contributes to the COP conference "Reduction 461 TP3T by 2030.
• Shizuoka Prefecture University Venture Support Council Award
  

  Neo Care

  Presenter] Shuhei So

  

  Development of a respiratory monitoring system for newborns

  Develop a next-generation respiratory evaluation system that "detects respiratory abnormalities" based on the rhythm of a newborn's breathing to reform neonatal medical care.
• Hamamatsu Iwata Shinkin Bank Award / Mizuho Bank Award
  

  Martoro Corporation

  Tomohiko Terasawa

  

  Commercialization of multi-trophic stage cultivation of clams using former eel farm ponds

  Clam stocks are declining in Lake Hamana, affecting the local economy. We plan to collaborate with Taiwanese aquaculturists to introduce the Multi-Stage Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) technology. We will start demonstration experiments this year to prove the business feasibility and sustainability of the multi-trophic stage aquaculture technology.
• Real Tech Fund Award
  

  Magnetic Nanoanalytics

  Presenter] Tetsushi Ohta

  

  Minimally invasive and rapid cancer diagnostic treatment using magnetic nanoparticles

  Magnetic nanoparticles are nanoparticles whose dynamics can be controlled in a non-contact manner by an external magnetic field. By accumulating magnetic nanoparticles in cancer tissues in the body, we aim to realize minimally invasive early diagnosis and treatment of cancer, which simultaneously realizes detection of cancer location, analysis of pathological information, and treatment.
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  F Vital Co.

  Presenter] Takuya Yoshida

  

  Building an infrastructure to support childcare and development through AI image analysis

  Visualize children's developmental status using AI image analysis and vital data to provide personalized and optimal support. By linking medical care, welfare, and education with data, we will create a society where all children can aim for growth and self-fulfillment through community-wide efforts.
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  VegOral. lab

  Presenter] Hirotaka Naito

  

  Exploration of ingredients for oral care and their application to functional foods

  We have screened samples of vegetable, fruit, or waste wood juices and components for antibacterial activity using Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. We have been working to verify the efficacy against periodontal disease bacteria, focusing on the samples that have shown efficacy. We plan to proceed to the development of food products such as beverages.
• Yazaki Corporation Award
  

  SISTEX

  Presenter] Takashi Kurose

  

  Business of low-cost lightweight structural materials inspired by shell nacreous layer

  The applicant has successfully demonstrated proof of concept of an innovative, low-cost, lightweight composite material derived from the wisdom of nature, the shell pearl structure. By combining the applicant's knowledge of automotive material design and construction methods, as well as cost consciousness, the project aims to create a new business that transcends fiber-reinforced materials.