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Announcing the 3rd Kosen Entrepreneur Summit

The 3rd Kosen Entrepreneur Summit, organized by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) and Gekkan Kosen, is set to take place on February 24, 2026, in Hachioji, Tokyo. This event aims to create opportunities for Kosen students to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions, allowing them to present innovative business strategies and interact with like-minded individuals. The summit is designed to foster connections between Kosen students aspiring to become entrepreneurs and supportive businesses, as part of the Kosen Startup Support Project spearheaded by NIT and Gekkan Kosen.

Application for Attendees

If you're interested in attending the summit, please fill out the application form. Note that attendance is limited to:

• - Kosen faculty
• - Kosen students
• - Kosen alumni (OBOG)
• - Family members of participant students
• - Media representatives
• - Business, government, and educational stakeholders
• - Prospective Kosen students and their parents

The deadline for applications is February 20, 2026.

Summit Overview

The Kosen Entrepreneur Summit serves as a gathering point for students from across Kosen institutes who have an interest in starting their own businesses. The upcoming event will feature three distinct categories for team presentations, allowing for a structured presentation format based on the progress of their business ideas:
1. Idea Section
2. Prototype Section
3. Startup Section

In total, 45 teams are expected to pitch their business plans during the summit, promoting a lively exchange of ideas and collaboration among participants. This restructured format is aimed at maximizing the relevance of presentations to the various stages of development that student startups may be at.

Event Details

• - Date: February 24, 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• - Venue: Hitotsubashi Auditorium, 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
• - Check-in Time: From 9:30 AM (Registration will remain open until 3:00 PM)
• - Please note, participants will not be able to join the opening ceremony or networking events scheduled for the previous day, February 23.

Schedule

• - Business Plan Presentations

- Morning Session (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM):
- Prototype Section: 10 teams (2nd floor, Hitotsubashi Auditorium)
- Idea Section: 13 teams (2nd floor, Conference Room)
- Parallel poster exhibitions will be held in the Special Conference Room on the 1st floor.

• - Break (12:00 PM - 1:15 PM)

• - Afternoon Session (1:15 PM - 3:10 PM):

- Prototype Section: 4 teams (2nd floor, Hitotsubashi Auditorium)
- Startup Section: 6 teams (2nd floor, Hitotsubashi Auditorium)
- Idea Section: 12 teams (2nd floor, Conference Room)
- Poster exhibitions will continue on the 1st floor.

• - Break (3:10 PM - 3:45 PM)

• - Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks (3:45 PM - 4:30 PM)

Important Reminders for Attendees

• - It is mandatory to register beforehand to attend the event.
• - Without prior confirmation of your registration, you may not be permitted to enter the venue.
• - Attendance is strictly limited to those associated with Kosen, including staff, students, OBOG, families, media, and sponsors. If you are not in these categories but wish to attend, please contact the administration ([email protected]).
• - There may be restrictions on entry based on the nature of the applicant’s affiliation.

Contact Information for Inquiries

The organizational committee for the Kosen Startup Support Project is operated by Media Souken, Inc., located in Tokyo. For any questions, please reach out via the following:

• - Phone: 03-6206-3030 (Tokyo Office)
• - Email: [email protected]

About the National Institute of Technology

Established under the Independent Administrative Institution Act in 2004, the National Institute of Technology operates 51 national Kosen institutes throughout Japan, focusing on proactive learning, globalization, and advanced research that addresses regional and global challenges.

For more information, visit NIT's official website.

About Gekkan Kosen

Produced by Media Souken, Gekkan Kosen seeks to share the appeal of Kosen with educators, students, alumni, and stakeholders. With a focus on human documentaries featuring Kosen faculty and graduates, the platform presents relatable insights into the world of Kosen in an accessible manner.

Explore more at Gekkan Kosen's website.

For Media Souken’s offerings, visit Media Souken's website.