{"id":9005,"date":"2026-08-03T18:26:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T09:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avf.lne.st\/?p=9005"},"modified":"2026-10-20T08:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T23:30:21","slug":"kickoff-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avf.lne.st\/en\/2026\/08\/03\/kickoff-1st\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating University-Based Startups Together with Researchers: \u201cFirst Co-Creation Kickoff Event for Researchers and Future Entrepreneurs\u201d Held"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lifeness Co., Ltd. is,Musashino Valley, Inc.<\/a>In addition, we will hold the \u201c1st Co-creation Kickoff for Researchers and Future Business Leaders\u201d on Friday, August 14, 2026.<\/p>\n

Universities and research institutions are home to numerous research findings and technologies with the potential to bring about significant societal change. At the same time, in order to bring these innovations to society, it is essential not only for researchers but also for them to connect with business leaders who can help conceptualize new ventures and create new value.<\/p>\n

Lifeness has been selected for NEDO\u2019s \u201cSupport Program for Securing Management Talent in University-Based Startups (MPM)\u201d and is currently working to establish a new framework in which researchers and management professionals form teams from the early stages to create university-based startups.<\/p>\n

\"I want to start my own business someday.\"
\n\"I want to start a new business.\"
\n\"I want to work with researchers to create value that doesn't yet exist in the world.\"<\/p>\n

For those who share this sentiment, we\u2019ll introduce the cutting edge of university-based deep-tech startups and new approaches to business creation where researchers and business leaders tackle challenges together.<\/p>\n

On the day of the event, Kiyoshi Inoue, President and CCO of Lifeness Co., Ltd., will speak about the current state and potential of university-based startup creation. He will also participate in a discussion with Yoichi Ito, Representative Director of Musashino Valley Co., Ltd. and Dean of the School of Entrepreneurship at Musashino University, on the themes of \u201cchallenges worth betting your life on\u201d and \u201cco-creation with researchers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Your field of expertise or entrepreneurial experience is not a requirement. If you\u2019re interested in building businesses that solve social issues or would like to take on new challenges alongside researchers, we encourage you to join us.<\/p>\n

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Event Overview<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event Name:<\/strong><\/td>\n1st Co-creation Kickoff Event for Researchers and Future Business Leaders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date and Time:<\/strong><\/td>\nFriday, August 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m. \u2013 6:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nLiSH (TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars\u2019 Hub)
\n6th Floor, THE LINKPILLAR 1 NORTH, 2-21-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
\n*Also held online simultaneously*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Participation Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organized by:<\/strong><\/td>\nMusashino Valley, Inc.
\nLeave a Nest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Form:<\/strong><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/forms.gle\/tudpXmshUj8Jc5dh6<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*The second session is scheduled for September 2, 2026, at the Minato Ward Industrial Promotion Center.<\/p>\n

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Program for the Day<\/h1>\n

\ud83d\udd33The Potential of University-Spun-Off Deep Tech Startups
\n\u30fbKiyoshi Inoue, President and CCO of Ribance Co., Ltd., will discuss the environment surrounding university-based startups and the potential that deep tech holds for society.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd33 How Can Researchers and Entrepreneurs Work Together to Create a Business?
\n\u30fbYoichi Ito, Representative Director of Musashino Valley Co., Ltd. and Dean of the School of Entrepreneurship at Musashino University, will hold a discussion with Kiyoshi Inoue, President and CCO of Ribance Co., Ltd.
\n\u30fbWe will discuss the creation of new businesses based on research findings, focusing on the themes of \u201cchallenges worth risking your life for\u201d and \u201ccollaboration with researchers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd33 Introduction to the Management Talent Acquisition Support Program (MPM) for University-Based Startups
\n\u30fbHere is an introduction to the NEDO \u201cManagement Personnel Acquisition Support Program for University-Based Startups (MPM),\u201d which is being implemented by Ribane.
\n\u30fbWe will explain the program\u2019s content, including how researchers and business leaders connect and the process through which they build a business.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd33Networking Event (In-Person Attendees Only)
\n\u30fbAfter the presentation, we\u2019ll set aside some time for speakers and participants to mingle.<\/p>\n

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