2024.11.28
The Social Innovator Hub (SIH) is a collaborative program that unites talent from Japan and developing nations to address pressing social challenges through business innovation.
Organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the SIH Incubation Program seeks passionate young social innovators from developing countries. During the two-month program, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with Japanese startups and academia, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to co-create practical and innovative business solutions for social challenges. This will involve engaging with leading researchers at Tohoku University, a renowned institution in the field of science and technology, as well as with Japanese startups.
The program will culminate in a pitch session where participants will present their innovative business ideas to accelerators, startups, and potential investors.
We are looking for driven individuals eager to co-create impactful solutions that address the challenges in their own countries.
The following Laboratories and startups will be participating in the program with expectations to collaborate with talented and passionate next-generation innovators from developing countries
Rador systems for remote monitroing and landmine detection
AI to analyze and evaluate brain health
AI to estimate the posture of PC users
MR & environmental recognition AI for caregivers
Plastic Identification Technology Using Terahertz Waves
Technology for visualizing human brain activity, known as “brain function imaging”
Rope driven self-propelled elevation technology.
Applied lunar rover technology to upgrade agriculture
Analyze the interactions and interfacial structures between substances at the molecular level
Minimally invasive medical and healthcare devices
Supercritical fluid technology
AI Image Processing System for Radiation Therapy
Robot / AI image recognition / VR
An integrated oyster farming system
New medical services targeting the brain disease "epilepsy"
Data platform for healthcare
"Next-Generation Nucleic Acid Therapeutics" with No Side Effects
Development of Tea Production Technology using Camellia Leaves
Technology for Conducting Electricity Through Natural Fiber Materials
Supercritical Water Reaction
Quantum Annealing Technology
Producing fuel and vitamin E from the world's "unused resources
Support for onsite problem investigation & idea development
Introduce top tier Japanese university/startup's technology
Providing globally replicable methodologies
Experienced instructors teach practical bussiness skills
Work with participnats from different cultures
This program aims to bring together participants from developing countries and Japan who are highly interested in social issues and are motivated to take action toward their resolution to co-create innovative ideas.
During the program, with the support of universities, research institutions, companies, and social entrepreneurs in Japan, participants will deeply analyze the social issues they wish to address and explore how to leverage cutting-edge technologies for effective solutions. A platform will be provided to match participants with the technologies and expertise of Tohoku University and startups, facilitating the resolution of developing countries' challenges by utilizing Japan's advanced technologies and forward-thinking approaches to social issues.
Through this program, we expect the ideas addressing social issues to emerge and make the real impact to make this world a better place.
The programs are led by experts from top Japanese universities and corporations, bringing their knowledge in social issues, design, and business (Participating companies/universities)
▼Participants reside in partner countries (Indonesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Peru)
▼Participants reside in Japan (Japanese/International students, etc)
Change your mind, Innovate the future
A social incubation program that connects the wisdom & ideas of partner countries & Japan.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been providing international cooperation to partner countries for the past 70 years.
During this time, the world economy has grown significantly & people living standards have increased.
On the other hand, despite economic growth a large proportion of the world's population still suffer from various social problems like discrimination, poverty, lack of education & health care. The consumption of resources leads to the depletion of natural capital & the effects of climate change caused by industrial activities are a threat to people’s livelihoods. Therefore, we believe that we need a place for co-creation where people with a desire to learn, connect & make changes to create a better future for people. From an innovative perspective, we hope to recapture values that cannot be “measured” through traditional methods. We are looking forward to receiving applications from people of diverse backgrounds with a passion to make a real difference in the world.
SIH will be held in Tohoku University in Sendai city, Miyagi Prefecture, which is located in the Tohoku (northeastern) region of Japan. Since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake there has been a growing spirit of social engagement & businesses creation. Consequently, Sendai City is ranked 2nd in Japan for business creation. Sendai is also known as the ‘city of trees’ reflecting its iconic beauty & lush greenery.
Tohoku University is known as Japan's leader in start-up development and globalization, having been selected as the best university in the Times Higher Education ‘Japan University Rankings’ for four consecutive years.
We will support all participants by providing a technical and educational environment.
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