NIPPON
INNOVATION
AWARD
INNOVATION
AWARD
About “UPDATE EARTH Competition”
UPDATE EARTH Competition is one of the largest business competitions in Japan. It's open to individuals of all ages and business backgrounds, from students to entrepreneurs, and consists of two categories: the NIPPON INNOVATION AWARD and the NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT. It aims to discover and support innovative talent and resources, while fostering the creation of groundbreaking business ideas. It achieves this by expanding opportunities for matching various players and companies, increasing public recognition and cultivation of entrepreneurs, and providing PR opportunities. This competition broadly invites and recognizes business ideas and plans designed to UPDATE the Earth. The UPDATE EARTH Competition is a foundational initiative of UPDATE EARTH, focused on the 'discovery' and 'growth' of innovators.
In collaboration with innovation awards and contests across Japan, we will invite prominent entrepreneurs, investors, supporters, and judges active on a global scale to present awards to the most outstanding entrepreneurs and startups in Japan today. In addition, the event facilitates networking opportunities for attendees and speakers aiming to further revitalizing Japan's innovation ecosystem.
DIVISIONS
Aplication Categories
NIPPON INNOVATION AWARD
Uncovering business ideas
We are looking for
business ideas
that have the potential to "UPDATE the Earth"
We are looking for
business ideas
that have the potential to "UPDATE the Earth"
NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT
Business Development Support
For "Born Global Entrepreneurs" we are committed to providing
a conducive business growth environment
and offer a variety of business growth support such as investment and PR
For "Born Global Entrepreneurs" we are committed to providing
a conducive business growth environment
and offer a variety of business growth support such as investment and PR
Supporters' Recommendation
Recognizing SupportersWho Contribute to Updating the Earth by
Supporting Entrepreneurs
GUIDELINE
REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility
Criteria
Criteria
Exclusion of Anti-Social Forces 1. “Anti Social Forces” means:
(1) an organized crime group, a member of an organized crime group, a related company or association of an organized crime group, and any other equivalent entity or individual; or
(2) Individual or entity that, either directly or through third parties engages in actions such as: making demands through violence, issuing unreasonable demand beyond its legal entitlement, using intimidating words or actions, damaging the reputations or obstructing the business of the others throughfalse rumors fraud, or any other equivalent behaviors.
2. Each party represents and warrants that they are not, and shall not fall under, any of the following:
(1) A member of Anti Social Forces;
(2) A person with a relationship indicating substantial involvement of Anti-Social Forces in their management;
(3) A person with a relationship indicating reliance on Anti-Social Forces;
(4) A person who cooperate with and is involved in the maintenance or operation of any Antisocial Forces by providing funding and engaging in similar acts; or
(5) A person engaged in a socially condemnable relationship with the AntiSocial Forces.
NOTES
Notes
Points to Note Concerning Selection, and Related Matters.
(1) Uniqueness of Application and Project Content
The plagiarism or infringement of third-party ideas or intellectual property is strictly prohibited at any stage of this project. Applicants are advised to exercise due caution from the application stage to avoid any actions involving plagiarism or infringement of third-party ideas and intellectual property.
(2) Fraud
The term “fraud” in the context of this project refers to any activity that violates general laws and regulations. For example, using goods provided for research and development for purposes other than their intended use is considered fraudulent.
(3) Obligation to cooperate in surveys after the support period ends
In order to improve the future development of the program, Surveys may be conducted to assess the status of startups and businesses of awardees for approximately five years following the end of the support period. Awardees are kindly requested to cooperate with these surveys.
(4) Notes on Application Contents
Applicants are advised not to submit any information or content that you wish to keep confidential.
The plagiarism or infringement of third-party ideas or intellectual property is strictly prohibited at any stage of this project. Applicants are advised to exercise due caution from the application stage to avoid any actions involving plagiarism or infringement of third-party ideas and intellectual property.
(2) Fraud
The term “fraud” in the context of this project refers to any activity that violates general laws and regulations. For example, using goods provided for research and development for purposes other than their intended use is considered fraudulent.
(3) Obligation to cooperate in surveys after the support period ends
In order to improve the future development of the program, Surveys may be conducted to assess the status of startups and businesses of awardees for approximately five years following the end of the support period. Awardees are kindly requested to cooperate with these surveys.
(4) Notes on Application Contents
Applicants are advised not to submit any information or content that you wish to keep confidential.
HANDLING OF INFORMATION
Regarding the
Handling of
Information
Handling of
Information
Regarding the Handling of Information
Personal Information
https://www2.deloitte.com/jp/ja/legal/privacy.html
Intellectual Property Rights and Copyrights
Rights of Publicity
Cancellation of Participation and Awards
FAQ
A.UPDATE EARTH offers entrepreneurship training courses for individuals across various age groups, including children, students (elementary, junior high, high school and university), and working adults throughout Japan. It aims to expand the foundation for entrepreneurship and collaborates with various innovation awards and business contests to gather diverse business ideas nationwide. Additionally, We provide a comprehensive support services, from identifying potential entrepreneurs to nurturing and supporting them.
A.We offer entrepreneurship courses to over 100 high schools and universities.
A.NIPPON INNOVATION AWARD focuses on revolutionary ideas for the earth, whereas NIPPON INNOVATION TRYOUT includes the submission of a business plan.
A.No, There is no requirement for a specific business domain as long as it is a viable business idea. We welcome ideas and business plans in all genres, including space, agriculture/fishing, education, sports, medicine, food, tourism, environment, security, ICT, web3, metaverse/XR, regional revitalization, and more.
A.A. Participation is free of charge.
A.During the review process, you may be asked to revise your application or provide additional information, schedule an interview, or respond to an interview survey. If you are selected, for an award, your participation in the award ceremony will be requested.
A.Yes, it is possible. Please fill out the supporter nomination form.
A.Yes.
A.If you need to revise your submission, or add or replace materials, please submit the correct information. Additionally, submit the contact form with the following details:
・Number to be invalidated
・Number to be validated
・Application title
・Your name
・Telephone number
・Number to be invalidated
・Number to be validated
・Application title
・Your name
・Telephone number
A.If you have any questions about cancellation, please contact us using the inquiry form with the following information.
・Reception number and proposal title to be cancelled
・Your name
・Telephone number
・Reception number and proposal title to be cancelled
・Your name
・Telephone number
A.Please submit separate forms for each idea.
A.Yes, if you plan to start a business and can submit a business plan.
A.Please contact us using the Contact form.
