Program Overview

Program Overview

The "Antrepreneurship Development" program is a business-oriented POC support program aimed at realizing product market fit. The program includes "product specification determination," "POC protocol," and "simple prototyping" to help participants clear the minimum requirements necessary to progress to the angel round and VC round.

Program Details

• Date and Time: September 2, September 23, October 21, November 18, and December 16, from 13:00 to 17:00.
• Location: 31VENTURES KOIL.
• Target Participants:
  • Students
  • Graduate students
  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Researchers
  • Business planners
  • Corporate research and development personnel
  • Those aiming to commercialize research results
  • Those interested in learning about tech startup methods
  • Researchers, developers, and planners from private companies involved in new business creation
• Participation Fee:
  • Free for consortium members and those affiliated with public research institutions in Tsukuba City (including the University of Tokyo, Tsukuba University, Ochanomizu University, Shizuoka University, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, National Institute of Materials Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, and National Agriculture and Food Research Organization)
  • 300,000 yen (including tax) for others
• Capacity: 40 people (selection will be made if there are many applicants)

Application Method

Applications will be accepted in the following categories:

• Seeds: Those with research results they wish to commercialize (application deadline: August 3, 17:00)
• Followers: Those without research results but who wish to learn about commercialization (application starts: August 10, 10:00, deadline: August 22, 17:00)
  • Teams can apply together.
  • Followers will participate as members of a team commercializing a theme presented by a Seeds participant.
  • Selection will be made if there are many applicants.

Notes

• Full Participation: Participation in all sessions is prerequisite. If there are days you cannot attend, please consult with the secretariat.
• Cancellation and Absence: Those who are absent without notice may have their participation canceled and may be refused participation in future programs.
• Survey Cooperation: Your cooperation with surveys is appreciated.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement: A non-disclosure agreement will be required on the first day of participation.
• Event Recording: The event may be recorded and shared through photos or other means.