Akita Youth Challenge Support Project 2024, which revitalizes Akita with young people’s innovative ideas, is open for applications for the second period until September 30th
SUNDRED Co., Ltd. Press release: September 25, 2024 Applications for the second period of “Akita Youth Challenge Support Project 2024” to revitalize Akita with young people’s innovative ideas are open until September 30th. Up to 4 million yen will be subsidized for young people’s challenges. Accompaniment support by experts also provided
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Prefecture, President and CEO: Yuki Mizuno, hereinafter referred to as Akita Northern Happinets). As part of this initiative, we are accepting applications for the second phase of the AKITA WAKAMONO CHALLENGE, which supports strategic efforts to revitalize local communities by utilizing innovative ideas unique to young people. We are accepting applications until 17:00 on Monday, September 30, 2024. Selected projects will receive up to 4 million yen in subsidies over two years and support from experts, allowing them to play a role in regional revitalization while shaping their own business plans. ■About “Akita Youth Challenge Support Project 2024” (AKITA WAKAMONO CHALLENGE) “Wakachare” is a project that supports ideas unique to young people, such as initiatives and businesses that revitalize local communities by challenging the dreams of young people. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to 4 million yen over two years* to help them improve their skills and prepare to start their own business, as well as provide opportunities to connect with people inside and outside the region, mentoring from experts, and more to help them realize their dreams. We provide various types of support. A total of 181 applications have been received since the system was established in 2019, of which 29 have been selected and projects are currently underway. Recruitment period: 2nd period From September 2, 2024 (Monday) to September 30, 2024 (Monday) 17:00 *Recruitment period ends for the 1st period Target projects: Those that revitalize the region through strategic initiatives that utilize ideas unique to young people Eligible expenses: Training costs to improve the skills necessary to achieve this goal, costs for studying abroad, costs for prototyping and holding trial events, costs necessary for preparing to start a business, etc. *Some expenses are not eligible for subsidy. /td> Eligible people : Individuals aged 18 to under 40 at the time of application, or organizations made up of such individuals (excluding high school students, companies, etc.) Subsidy period: maximum 2 years Subsidy rate : 3/4 Subsidy limit: 2 million yen (1 million yen for a single year) How to apply : Apply from the form on the Akita Youth Challenge Support Project special site URL :
https://akita-wakamono-challenge.com
(https://akita-wakamono-challenge.com) Sponsored by: Akita Prefecture Planning and management: Akita Living Lab (Akita Northern Happiness Co., Ltd./SUNDRED) *In case of special selection approved by the selection committee 4 million yen (limit of 3 million yen per year), subsidy rate of 10/10 *In case of regular adoption 2 million yen (limit of 1 million yen per year), subsidy rate of 3/4 ■Expert escort support 1. A support system that identifies the essence of the problem and refines the concept of a solution We provide support from seniors who are working on problem-solving in Akita, as well as from front-line mentors who are active both domestically and
internationally. 2. Connect with diverse communities By creating opportunities to connect with networks and communities beyond Akita Prefecture, we aim to increase the number of collaborators, speed up business development, and improve feasibility. 3. Providing real field We will provide support for taking the “first steps” such as demonstration experiments, and support efforts toward social implementation and self-propulsion.
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Representative Director, CEO and GM
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46109/134/46109-134-78e1e0cd578c69d45244c170e77835fe-1194×274.jpg Head Office: Ebisu Garden Place Tower, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Office: 11th floor, Aoyama Palacio Tower, 3-6-7 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Business details: “New industry ecosystem builder” aiming to co-create 100 new industries. We will operate the “New Industry Co-Creation Studio” and will co-create new industries by concentrating resources in growth areas based on ecosystem design. URL ： https://sundred.co.jp (https://sundred.co.jp)
