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The Exciting 'Gikutai Exhibition 2025' Awaits!

On November 30, 2025, the long-anticipated finals of the 'Gikutai Exhibition 2025' will be held at the TOKYO NODE HALL in Minato, Tokyo. This prestigious pitch contest, organized by Supporterz Inc., a group company of CARTA HOLDINGS, aims to crown Japan’s top student engineers. With a prize of 1 million yen for the winning team, the competition promises exhilarating displays of innovation and talent.

What is the Gikutai Exhibition?

Since its inception in 2020, the 'Gikutai Exhibition' has become a significant event in the realm of engineering education. It is part of the 'Gikui Project', designed to cultivate engineering talent among students. Participants can include anyone currently enrolled or living in Japan, including international students with Japanese nationality. Teams can consist of individuals or groups of up to five members, creating a collaborative and competitive atmosphere.

The qualifying rounds for the 2025 event began on November 2, 2025, and saw about 100 teams enter the competition, featuring a dynamic mix of creativity and practicality. Of these, 32 teams have advanced to the finals, prepared to showcase their mastery of cutting-edge technology, particularly in the realm of AI and hardware integration.

A Showcase of Innovation

The competition aims to highlight not just technical skill but also the ability to leverage AI effectively in real-world applications. This year, many teams will present projects that merge web and app technologies with hardware, pushing the envelope of what can be achieved with engineering expertise. Following the success of last year, where many teams excelled by effectively using AI, the 2025 edition is set to rise to new heights.

Last year's event featured the standout project 'PhotoBot' by the team 'AI Photographer', which won the top prize for its innovative use of AI to capture stunning photographs while driving. This app uses real-time analysis to ensure that awe-inspiring moments are captured, highlighting both technical prowess and creative thinking from its diverse team members.

Moving forward, the Gikutai Exhibition continues to support the next generation of innovators. Past participants have even launched successful startups or implemented their projects within local communities, proving that this competition can be a springboard for future engineering leaders.

Highlights of Gikutai Exhibition 2025

In the upcoming finals, audiences can expect to see presentations that not only prioritize cutting-edge technology but also excel in the presentation of their ideas. Teams are encouraged to present visually appealing and well-structured materials that demonstrate how they have elevated their technical capabilities to practical applications. The stress will be on how AI and hardware can be integrated cohesively to solve real problems, resulting in potential game-changing applications.

Event Details

• - Date: November 30, 2025
• - Location: TOKYO NODE HALL, 36F Hills Station Tower, 2-6-1 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo 105-0001
• - Participants: Teams made up of Japanese students, including those studying abroad, which encompasses various academic levels and institutions.
• - Total Teams in Finals: 32 (from a pool of approximately 100 in initial rounds)
• - Winning Prize: 1 million yen

To learn more about this event, visit the official 'Gikutai Exhibition 2025' website: Gikutai Exhibition.

About Supporterz Inc.

Supporterz Inc. was established in April 2012 under the vision of 'Increasing Cool Adults' and operates as a subsidiary of CARTA HOLDINGS. The company is committed to supporting the recruitment of new engineers, with over 1,000 companies and 70,000 students benefiting from their services. It currently hosts over 200 events annually, asserting its dominance in Japan as a major force in engineering talent development.

For further details about Supporterz and their services, please visit their official website at Supporterz Inc..