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NEST LAB. Launches an Online Space Entrepreneurship Course

In a pioneering initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators, NEST EdLAB, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has announced the launch of its online program, "Entrepreneurship Major: Space Utilization Course," for elementary and middle school students. Set to commence in September 2025, this course will feature accomplished leaders from the space industry who will engage students in experiments and discussions centered on space exploration and business.

Course Overview

The "Entrepreneurship Major (ES)" program at NEST LAB. is designed for students from the fourth grade to middle school (and even high schoolers) to develop a mindset that embraces challenges and fosters creativity. This online course will run for three months, with sessions held twice a month. In the first session, students will learn about the visionary goals and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, followed by hands-on experiments that allow them to immerse themselves in real-life problems. Students will be assigned missions to collect firsthand data before the next session, where discussions and presentations will take place, encouraging them to think critically about their future.

Session Schedule and Topics

The course will invite prominent speakers from leading ventures in the space sector. The upcoming sessions include:

• - September 14 (Sun) & 27 (Sat): Ayano Kido, CEO of Soranome - Theme: Utilization of Satellite Data & Space Community
• - October 5 (Sun) & 19 (Sun): Takayama Takashi, CEO of OUTSENSE - Theme: Space Architecture & Origami Technology
• - November 2 (Sun) & 16 (Sun): Soichiro Ueno, CEO of IDDK - Theme: Satellite Experiments & Simulations

Pre-Course Interviews Released

As part of building excitement for the course, NEST LAB. has released interview videos featuring Takayama from OUTSENSE and Ueno from IDDK. In these engaging clips, they share their motivations for venturing into space development and the key messages they wish to convey to young learners. This initiative is particularly valuable for students interested in exploring careers in the space sector and for parents wishing to encourage their children's curiosity.

Links to Interviews

• - OUTSENSE’s Takayama Interview
• - IDDK’s Ueno Interview

Course Details

• - Name: NEST LAB. Entrepreneurship Major: Space Utilization Course
• - Duration: September to November 2025
• - Target Group: Recommended for grades 4 through 8, with high school students also welcomed
• - Tuition Fees: ¥9,900/month (tax included), Book Fee: ¥4,400/month (tax included), Enrollment Fee: ¥23,100 (tax included)
• - Format: Online (using a dedicated system)
• - Key Features: Collaborative practical learning experiences with space entrepreneurs, integrating experiments, discussions, and innovative thinking
• - Registration Deadline: August 31, 2025

Those interested can find more information and sign up through NEST LAB’s official channels.

Contact Information

NEST EdLAB
1-4 Shitomiya-cho, Shinjuku-ku
Miyuki Building 6F
Tokyo 162-0822, Japan
Phone: 03-5227-4198
Email: [email protected]

This revolutionary course promises to ignite a passion for space and entrepreneurship in young minds, preparing them for challenges ahead in the ever-evolving space industry.