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Six researchers selected for the "Deep Tech Entrepreneurship Development Program" to create teams for social implementation.
LEVANES Corporation is implementing the Kyoto Deep Tech Commercialization Support Project with the City of Kyoto from July 2025.release(See Section 2.1.2.).
When researchers think about commercialization, it is very important to find "colleagues" who can think about the future together before starting a business. In the process of commercializing the results of research to change the world, the presence of colleagues who can draw strategies together and accompany you is a great source of strength.
With an eye toward the creation of deep-tech startups, RIVERNESS and the City of Kyoto are implementing a program to support the commercialization of research seeds. The program aims to bring together researchers and entrepreneurs to support the first steps toward social implementation and entrepreneurship, while multiplying their respective strengths and aspirations.
We are pleased to announce that six researchers have been selected for this program.
❐ List of Adopted Researchers
| identity | belong to | Research Themes |
| Yoshimasa Kawaguchi | Kyoto University Institute for Chemical Research, Division of Biofunctional Chemistry assistant teacher | Research on the promotion of intracellular delivery of biopharmaceuticals by coacervate |
| Kenji Matsuura | Kyoto University Graduate School of Agriculture, Department of Applied Biological Sciences professor | Using termites to turn unused wood into fodder and food |
| Hisashi Miyafuji | Kyoto Prefectural University Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences professor | CO2-free green biomass hydrogen production technology |
| Hiroshi Ichikawa | Doshisha University Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences Department of Medical and Life Systems professor | Development of a method to prevent aging-related diseases by ultrasound irradiation |
| Shinnosuke Nishimura | Doshisha University Faculty of Science and Technology Department of Functional Molecules and Biochemistry assistant teacher | Establishment of a platform for new biomass-derived materials |
| Yoichi Kobayashi | Ritsumeikan University Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences professor | Realization of mild photochemical reactions that convert persistent chemicals into recyclable resources |
The program outline and each schedule will be as follows.
❐ Outline of Commercialization Support Program
| subject (of taxation, etc.) | Researchers affiliated with universities or research institutes headquartered in Kyoto City who wish to commercialize their work. |
| Support | Talent matching and commercialization mentoring |
| organizing | Kyoto (city) |
| management | Leave a Nest |
| cooperation | Advanced Scientific Technology & Management Research Institute of Kyoto (ASTEM) |
❐ Program Schedule
| schedule | Contents |
| 1st 10/26 (Sun.) 13:00-17:00 Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto Hall | Lecture: Deep Tech Startups Solving Global Issues Co-creation work: interaction between researchers and potential entrepreneurs Discussion |
| 2nd 11/4 (Tue) 18:30-21:30 online | Lecture: Thinking with Passion Driven and Visualizing Your Vector Co-creation work ：Team division Drawing a vision |
| 3rd 12/10 (Wed) 18:30-21:30 online | Lecture: Making Things Happen with Researchers' Thinking and Individual Networks Co-creation work: Business roadmap creation |
| 4th Thu, 1/15/2026 18:30-21:30 online | Lecture: Bridge Communication to Create Value through Empathy Co-creation work : Potential customers and approaches |
| 5th 2026/2/3 (Tue) 18:30-21:30 online | Lecture: Presentations that move people's hearts Co-creation work: Creating a business proposal presentation |
| Final Presentation Saturday, 2026/2/14, 13:00-17:00 Location: Kyoto City | Business Presentation |
❐ For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact
Leave a Nest
Human Resources Development Division Contact: Kishimoto, Hamaguchi
E-mail: [email protected]
TEL: 03-5227-4198
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