We are pleased to announce that Liverace, Inc. will hold a "Add Venture Forum".at "Ad Venture ScholarshipThe Company has decided to implement the "Mutual Aid Association of Japan (MAAJ)".

There are many young researchers who have a passion to "contribute to society through research. In the Ad Venture Forum,"Can't I contribute to ◎◎◎ with my research?" I want to try out my ideas in society! I want to conceive of new themes that are more connected to society! University students, graduate students, and technical college students who have the enthusiasm to "contribute to ◎◎◎ with my research!The Ad Venture Scholarship has been established to support the challenge of those who are willing to connect with the real world and take the first step forward. The recipients of this scholarship will be selected from the participants of the Ad Venture Forum to be held on Saturday, April 19.

On the day of the Ad-Venture Forum, companies that are developing projects that aim to "develop something that does not exist in the world for the solution of social issues and implement it in society" and that are willing to collaborate with passionate students will gather. Those who wish to apply for this scholarship are asked to present their own ideas to the companies participating in the Ad Venture Forum, and in combination with the ideas of their counterparts, to conceive a feasible concrete first step.

R&D startups and venture capitalists, with technologies and knowledge developed over many yearsA unique opportunity to communicate directly with companies and gain experience in "joint research and activities," "holding seminars," "opportunities for collaboration with industry," etc.The first two are the following.

Those who want to challenge themselves to implement the idea, not just stop at the idea.to participate in the Ad Venture Forum and apply for the Adventure Scholarship.

Date of implementation
Ad Venture Forum in Tokyo　Saturday, April 19, 2025

Ad Venture Scholarship Application Process

(1) Participate on the day of the Ad Venture Forum
(2) Discuss with company executives/researchers at booth sessions and find companies you want to be a part of
(iii) Enter the "Ad Venture Pitch" at the Forum venue.
4) Declare in one word what you want to do at the "Adventure Pitch" (1 minute)
Participants in (5) and (4) will submit their activity plans after the forum.
Adopters are selected from (6) and (5)

Ad Venture Scholarship Summary

Theme: Any activity that leads to the development of science and technology and the realization of global contribution, in cooperation with companies participating in the Ad-Venture Forum

Amount of benefit: The scholarship provides a maximum of 100,000 yen.

 Method of payment: The scholarship shall be paid in a lump sum on the date of grant (deposited in a bank account in the applicant's name). The scholarship is non-refundable.

Support for Ad Venture Scholarship Application

(1) Workshop(on the day of the Ad Venture Forum)

Instead of looking for a place to utilize the "results" of research, learn how to "continue research" in society by utilizing the "knowledge" and "passion/mission" gained through research.

(2) Booth Session(on the day of the Ad Venture Forum)

Participants will proactively take on new challenges on their own, discuss with participating companies who are familiar with diverse sites and issues, and conceptualize research and activities that could be done jointly. (Communicators from RIVANES will be present at each booth to support your discussions.)

Entry (Pre-registration required)

If you are interested in challenging the Adventure Scholarship, please apply to the following Ad Venture Forum

Add Venture Forum

[Date] Saturday, April 19, 2025, 13:00-17:30
Location: Center of Garage (COG) 1-16-3 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Target: Graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and young researchers
Participating companies: 12 (planned)

Registration (free of charge) with a ribanes ID is required to attend the event.

Click here for registration form