Ad Venture Forum in Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Sun.), 2012 Ad Venture Forum in Tokyo on Sunday, November 10, 2012

Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of a new career forum for young researchers, including master's and doctoral students, who are conducting research at universities and graduate schools, called "Career Forum for Research and Development VenturesAdd Venture Forum in Tokyowill be held in Tokyo on Sunday, November 10, 2024. We are pleased to announce that 12 companies have been selected to participate in this forum.

All of these companies are vigorous "adventure companies" that are attracting attention as companies that will change the world. This is a unique opportunity to hear from the founders and researchers who are active in their companies about how they utilize the strengths they have cultivated through research and what challenges they would like to take on in the future.

Registration form→this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)

(1)Eco-Pork Co.
The world's only pig-farming-based data solutions company
It is a venture company that brings together professionals in data analysis and solution development using statistical analysis and machine learning, and aims to "make pig farming, the world's largest primary industry, a sustainable industry.
We are looking for people who can help us overcome environmental problems and the food crisis by implementing new technologies in the "field," where technology has not been used until now. ★

(2)Sankei Engineering Co.
Pioneer of the Outer Spring Probe
We are a manufacturer that creates a unique product in the world called the Outer Spring Probe. It is a veryBecause it is used in a niche field, ゙the issues that arise are unique, and there is no established discipline as a specialized field. We come up with new methods on our own and create answers by utilizing our accumulated knowledge and expertise.
★We are seeking to meet researchers who are interested in measuring and cultivating "sensitivity" in their work, such as "sensitivity to information antennas" and "a mindset to appropriately enjoy work full of unknowns," which are indispensable for the above work★.

(3)Cell Fiber Corporation
Innovative Cell Mass Production with "Cell Fiber
This venture company is challenging the barrier to mass production in the fields of regenerative medicine and cellular medicine with its "cell fiber" technology, which was developed at the University of Tokyo and enables mass cultivation of high-quality cells in tubes.
★We are looking to meet young researchers with enthusiasm and ambition to apply their expertise and curiosity to solving problems in pharmaceutical biotech companies, such as the production of cell masses with advanced functions, gene transfer, and storage and transport ★We are looking to meet young researchers with enthusiasm and ambition to apply their expertise and curiosity to solving problems in pharmaceutical biotech companies.

(4)NEST RdLAB Corporation
Turning knowledge generated by research into technology that solves social issues
With the mission of "turning knowledge generated through research into technology that solves social issues," the company provides support for intellectual property strategies, which is important for deep-tech ventures, as well as for the creation and operation of laboratory systems for research and development.
★As a professional who supports the growth of deep tech ventures, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about contributing to solving society's problems to join our team. We are also looking for people who are interested in operating a wet lab, which is one of our current focuses. ★

(5)fabula Corporation
Creating Inspiration from Trash
It is a venture company with the world's first technology to create a new material with four times the bending strength of ncrete from various food waste, such as out-of-spec vegetables and scraps from food processing. With this groundbreaking technology, the company is simultaneously approaching two social issues: solving the problem of food waste disposal and creating sustainable new materials.
★We seek to combine knowledge with researchers in various fields such as materials engineering, environmental science, biochemistry, and agriculture ★We seek to combine knowledge with researchers in various fields such as materials engineering, environmental science, biochemistry, and agriculture

(6)MANN Corporation
Accelerating Global Problem Solving with Branding
The bigger the challenge we face, the more people we need to work with to solve it. Many of our members have a strong background in "creating words," and we understand the technology and knowledge owned by companies and put them into words that can spread the vision and mission of the deep-tech venture to the world.
We are looking for people who can work with us to create a new way of branding, as a companion to a venture that will change the world. ★We are looking for people who are willing to work with us to create a new way of branding.

(7)Mobile Internet Capital, Inc.
Invest in innovative companies
Twenty-two of the venture companies it has invested in have gone public, and it currently manages a fund of more than 10 billion yen. With an investment philosophy of "investing in startups that have core value without being influenced by short-term trends" and "investing in startups that have a good impact on society," we invest in a wide range of companies from early-stage startups to pre-listed companies.
★We are looking to meet passionate people who are interested in starting their own business using their own research, or who want to learn about business and venture investment.

(8)Yamada Shokai Holding Co.
Building the Infrastructure of the Future with the Power of Resilience and Engineering
A group of companies engaged in gas, water, electricity, and other lifestyle infrastructure businesses. With a mission to improve the resilience of cities, countries, and the earth, we are currently taking on the challenge of new businesses that contribute to improving resilience through co-creation with deep-tech ventures, such as underfloor inspections using small drones and upcycling waste into building materials.
We are looking for people who share our vision of "creating a new business that solves infrastructure issues by combining engineering capabilities cultivated over 100 years of history with technology that realizes resilience for people and the planet.

(9)ugo Corporation
Business DX Robot Tackles Severe Labor Shortage Issues
With the vision of "providing a new work style through the fusion of humans and robots," this venture company is developing the DX Robot UGO, a business DX robot that can cooperate with humans in accordance with on-site conditions through automatic driving, remote control, and integrated management of multiple robots.
We are looking for people who share our vision and want to use the technology and skills they have learned to help solve social issues.

(10)Leave a Nest CAPITAL
A group of professionals who support world-changing ventures
As a "companion to the challenges that change the world," we are developing an environmental development business to create a management environment for the start-up phase, and an investment development business to develop an investment framework for deep tech ventures in the germination phase (the "sprouting" of research seeds).
We are looking for people who want to take on the challenge of world-changing research and development as a companion to bridge "science and technology" and "business growth".

(11)(Liberaware Inc.
Creating a Safe Society for Everyone
With the vision of "Visualizing Invisible Risks," we are developing inspection drones and using data editing and analysis technology to inspect narrow, dark, and dangerous spaces that have been considered difficult to inspect in the past. We are a venture that will fundamentally change the way indoor facility inspections are carried out.
We are looking for people with a passion for "creating new industries with technology from Japan" to join our team.

(12)Leave a Nest
Achieving Scientific and Technological Development and Contributing to the Planet
The world has challenges. Science and technology can solve them. We work with middle and high school students, researchers, companies, and local governments to develop science and technology and implement its power in society.
★We are looking for researchers and entrepreneurs who are passionate about themes such as fostering future researchers, creating research in very different fields, and creating businesses that solve social issues.

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Add Venture Forum Overview

Under the theme of "Discovering New Opportunities for Researchers," the Add Venture Forum will feature short seminars for students and young researchers, as well as booth sessions where a diverse range of researchers can interact with R&D ventures.

<Overviewhttps://hd.lne.st/forum/202411tokyo/

Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024, 13:00-17:30
Location: COG (Center of Garage)
1-16-3 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0003, Japan
Participants: 40 students and post-doctoral fellows

＜Schedule of the day＞

13:00-13:30 Opening Ceremony and Short Seminar
13:30-14:15 1min QP presentation by a venture company
14:15-15:00 Booth Session 1
15:00-15:45 Booth Session 2
15:45-16:30 Booth Session 3
16:30-17:30 Closing Ceremony and Networking

How to Participate:

Pre-registration (free of charge) is required. After registering your Leave a Nest ID, please click the link below to register by filling out the required information.

Click here to apply.Application Form