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2025/01/29
Deadline for General Applications for NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT Approaching: January 17, 18:00; Nominations Accepted Until January 24

The deadline for general applications for the NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT, which focuses on solutions and business plans for global issues with significant societal impact, is rapidly approaching. Applications must be submitted by 18:00 on Friday, January 17. We continue to welcome the challenges of those with a passion to represent Japan and update the Earth.

Selected participants will receive research and development funding ranging from 5 million to 30 million yen, and will also have negotiation rights for equity investments from large corporations and VC membership companies. Additionally, they will receive business growth support, including advice on finance and commercialization, assistance with talent acquisition, and opportunities to participate in matching events.

Nominations are also being accepted until 18:00 on Friday, January 24, 2025.

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INDEX
[Fukui Prefecture] Energizing the Region with the "Waku Waku Challenge Plan Contest"
2025/02/10
[Honjo Waseda International Research Park] Launches "Entrepreneurship School" for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Facing Challenges
2025/02/10
[Incubate Fund Inc.] Accelerating Businesses with One-on-One Engagement Between Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists
2025/02/10
[Showa Shinkin Bank] Operating Incubation Facilities in Shimokitazawa and Ebisu to Support Entrepreneurs
2025/02/10
[Osaka Industrial Bureau] Supporting Startups Leading the Industry in Healthcare through the HeCNOS AWARD
2025/02/10
[Osaka Industrial Bureau] Supporting Startups Leading the Industry in Carbon Neutrality through the HeCNOS AWARD
2025/02/10
[NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT] General Application Period Has Ended. Nominations Accepted Until January 24
2025/02/10
[Policy Entrepreneur Platform (PEP)] Public Event on Policy Entrepreneurship: "PEP Summit 2025" (January 25, 2025)
2025/02/10
[Policy Entrepreneur Platform (PEP)] Recruitment for a Support Program with Activity Grants for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Aiming to Launch Climate Tech Startups
2025/02/10
Revascular Bio's CEO, Omori, to Speak at Seminar for Early-Stage Startups in the Bio/Life Sciences Field
2025/01/29
Deadline for General Applications for NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT Approaching: January 17, 18:00; Nominations Accepted Until January 24
2025/01/29
5 Companies Selected for NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT (NIT) Featured in Interview by Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute
2025/01/29
Kansai Innovation Initiative (KSII) Hosts "Challenge Expo" to Raise Awareness of University-Originated Startups
2025/01/29
Deloitte Tohmatsu Group to Host Innovation Event "UPDATE EARTH 2025" on March 15
2025/01/29
[Kansai Innovation Initiative (KSII)] Supporting University-Originated Startups and Business Expansion
2024/12/25
[Tokachi Foundation] Accelerating an Ecosystem for Business Growth with the Startup Support Space "LAND"
2024/12/23
[NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT] Announcement of General Application Deadline Extension
2024/12/20
[Kagawa Prefecture] Implementing the "Kagawa Business Challenge Competition" to Foster Innovative Startups and Accelerate Growth
2024/12/19
Chiba City Launches the Chiba City Acceleration Program (C-CAP) to Support Startup Growth with a Short-Term Intensive Program
2024/12/17
[University of Tokyo IPO] Expanding the Innovation Ecosystem of the University of Tokyo and National Universities Through Investment, Entrepreneurship Support, and Talent Exchange
2024/12/16
[NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT] General Applications Close on December 20th
2024/12/13
[6 Companies Selected for NIT] Participated in "Morning Pitch UPDATE EARTH" Held on December 5th
2024/12/12
【Kobe City】Advancing Startups in the Life Sciences through the Vision of "Life-Tech KOBE"
2024/12/10
[Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN] Introducing the "Innovator Course" for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Innovators
2024/12/09
[Sakai New Business Creation Center] Driving Innovation with the "Sakai City Startup Proof-of-Concept Promotion Program
2024/12/04
[Sakai New Business Creation Center] Now Accepting Applications for Office and Lab Space at "S-Cube" Incubation Facility
2024/12/03
[Six NIT-Selected Companies] Presenting at the "524th Morning Pitch – UPDATE EARTH Special" on December 5
2024/12/03
[Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings] Contest Focused on Digital Technology and Regional Economic Revitalization
2024/12/02
[Innovation] Generation Award Application Deadline Approaching on November 30
2024/11/29
Second Activity Update: Glocalist Inc.
2024/11/28
Chiba Industry Advancement Center to Host Contest Fostering Innovation and Solving Local Challenges
2024/11/27
Hamamatsu Iwata Shinkin Bank Supports Regional Startups Through "FUSE-ON CHALLENGE 2024"
2024/11/26
[Jomo Shimbun] Final Stage of Gunma Entrepreneur Discovery Project to Be Held on December 14
2024/11/25
Yellow Duck Inc. Releases Its Second Activity Report
2024/11/22
Business Plan Grand Prix for Female Entrepreneurs and Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Shinagawa Ward
2024/11/21
SORA Technology Inc. has published its second activity report.
2024/11/18
Activity Reports of Last Year’s NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT Nominees Now Available
2024/11/12
Business Plan Contest for Northern Hokkaido Region
2024/11/11
OSAP Startup Achievement Presentation Event
2024/11/07
Introduction Page for the Startup League Now Live
2024/11/07
Notice Regarding Corrections to the UPDATE EARTH2025 Competition Guidelines
2024/11/01
"THAI EXPO TOKYO 2024" Business Matching Networking Event between Thai Startups and Japanese Companies Held on August 16 at Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Park
2024/09/26
Announcement of Nominees about NIPPON INNOVATION AWARD
2024/02/20
We are accepting applications for participation in the event!
2024/02/15
UPDATE EARTH2024 was featured in PressWalker
2024/02/14
Notice of Foundation Establishment
2023/12/22