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Invitation for the 3rd National College of Technology Entrepreneur Summit

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! The 3rd National College of Technology Entrepreneur Summit is set to take place on February 24, 2026, organized by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation and Gekkan Kosen. Audience registration has officially begun!

If you wish to attend, please fill out the application form available at: Application Form

Event Details

The summit aims to gather college students aspiring to become entrepreneurs for presentations, networking, and collaboration. This initiative is part of the Kosen Startup Support Project, organized by the National Institution and Gekkan Kosen. The goal is to create entrepreneurship opportunities among Kosen students and foster collaboration with businesses eager to support these budding entrepreneurs.

This year's summit features a restructured format with three categories: Idea Division, Prototype Division, and Startup Division. A total of 45 teams will present their business plans during the event, alongside poster presentations.

Schedule of the Summit

• - Date: February 24, 2026
• - Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

&_Audience registration opens at 9:30 AM._

• - Venue: Hitotsubashi Memorial Hall, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Number of participating teams: 45
• - Organizers: National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, Gekkan Kosen
• - Co-sponsors: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Toyohashi University of Technology, Nagaoka University of Technology, Software Association, Japan Financial Communications Co., Ltd., Japan Policy Finance Corporation
• - Official Website

Daily Schedule

9:30 AM - Registration
(_1st Floor: Entrance Lobby_)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Business Plan Presentations

• - Prototype Division: 10 teams (_2nd Floor: Hitotsubashi Conference Hall_)
• - Idea Division: 13 teams (_2nd Floor: Conference Room_)

_Poster presentations will run simultaneously on the 1st Floor._
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Break
1:15 PM - 3:10 PM - Business Plan Presentations

• - Prototype Division: 4 teams (_2nd Floor: Hitotsubashi Conference Hall_)
• - Startup Division: 6 teams (_2nd Floor: Hitotsubashi Conference Hall_)
• - Idea Division: 12 teams (_2nd Floor: Conference Room_)

_Poster presentations will run simultaneously on the 1st Floor._
3:10 PM - 3:45 PM - Break
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM - Award Ceremony / Closing

Application for Audience Participation

To apply for audience participation, please use the following link: Application Form
Application Deadline: February 20, 2026

Important Notes for Attendees

• - Pre-application is required for attendance on the day of the event.
• - Entry will be restricted for those without prior application confirmation.
• - Attendance is limited to Kosen faculty members, students, alumni, participants' families, media representatives, businesses, government and educational officials, and prospective students and their families.
• - For inquiries regarding attendance from other organizations, please contact the administration office at ([email protected]).
• - Entry may be denied based on the applicant's affiliation.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the 3rd National College of Technology Entrepreneur Summit, please reach out to:
Media Research Institute
Kosen Startup Support Project Operations Office
Address: 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6206-3030
Email: [email protected]

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About the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation

Established in 2004, the National Institution seeks to operate national colleges, conducting various projects aimed at enhancing active learning, global engagement, and innovative research systems across its 51 campuses.

Website: National Institution Website

About Gekkan Kosen

Gekkan Kosen operates as a web media outlet aimed at highlighting the strengths and allure of technical colleges to related stakeholders, including students, educators, and industry professionals.

Website: Gekkan Kosen
Media Research Institute Website: Media Research Website