Fukuoka Prefecture Ruby and Content Business Promotion Council (2024.11.07) Fukuoka Prefecture Ruby/Contents Business Promotion Council Fukuoka Prefecture Future IT Initiative Establishment Commemoration Award will be held! [Deadline: December 6th] We are looking for software and technology that will create a future where we can live a more prosperous life! The Fukuoka Prefecture Future IT Initiative will hold an award to commemorate the establishment of the new organization. Up until now, Fukuoka Prefecture has been working to promote the IT industry centered on the programming language Ruby and content business, led by the Fukuoka Prefecture Ruby and Content Business Promotion Council. As part of our efforts, we have held the “Fukuoka Ruby Award” and the “Fukuoka Prefecture IT Startup Business Award” to recognize
outstanding Ruby initiatives and business plans with promising future business development. Based on past efforts, the Fukuoka Prefecture Ruby/Contents Business Promotion Council has evolved to a new stage with the aim of achieving sustainable development of the prefecture’s IT industry by all IT-related people. IT Initiative”. To commemorate the establishment of this new organization, we will hold the “Fukuoka Prefecture Future IT Initiative Establishment Commemoration Award.” For the first screening (document screening), you can apply using a simple application form. We look forward to receiving many
applications and challenges from everyone. Please see the homepage for details. https://www.digitalfukuoka.jp/events/284
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88459/18/88459-18-8d815d3056e5ada1be8d63f4e4e08256-700×227.jpg [Recruitment details] We are looking for software and its underlying technology that will create a future where we can live a rich life without being constrained by economic efficiency. However, ideas and projects in the planning stage are not eligible.
*Anything that violates public order and morals will not be covered. *The development language is not limited to Ruby. [Application qualifications] Companies,
organizations and individuals (including voluntary organizations) [Application regulations] ◆Application deadline Until Friday, December 6, 2020 ◆How to apply 1. First, go to the WEB ( https://www.digitalfukuoka.jp/events/284 ) Please enter your registrant information from the application form (“Entry Form”). *Required items 2.Next, for other detailed information about the submitted work, please fill out the designated application form (“Fukuoka Prefecture Future IT Initiative Establishment Commemoration Award Application Form”) and submit it via email. *Required items* Application will be completed upon submission of the application form. 3. If necessary, materials such as instructions and catalogs for the submitted works will be sent to you via email to serve as reference for the screening. Please submit it. *Optional matters info@f-ruby.com ◆Secretariat (where to submit documents) Fukuoka Prefecture Future IT Initiative Secretariat 7-7 Higashi Koen, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8577 (Fukuoka Prefecture Department of Commerce and Industry New Industry Promotion Division) E-mail: info@f-ruby.com [Award system] ◆1 Grand Prize (Certificate, commemorative trophy, 300,000 yen supplementary prize) ・The most outstanding software technology that aims to create a future where people can live more abundantly. ◆Several Excellence Awards (Certificate, commemorative trophy, supplementary prize of 100,000 yen) ・Excellent software technology that aims to create a future where people can live more abundantly. ◆A small number of encouragement awards (certificates) ・Software technologies that can be evaluated favorably and aim to create a future where people can live more abundantly. ◆A small number of corporate awards (certificates and supplementary awards to be determined)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88459/18/88459-18-3e4f2a72810ab1cdace5502240fb1370-1254×750.png ■AWS Award [Amazon Web Services Japan LLC] Amazon wish list that really comes true (30,000 yen worth) ■GMO Pepabo Award [GMO Pepabo, Inc.]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88459/18/88459-18-8c19114127bb00a1371dc764627efc85-1256×228.png 1. “Lollipop! Rental Server” Standard Plan 10 years free or “Lollipop! Managed Cloud” Pay-as-you-go charge equivalent to 100,000 yen or “Lollipop! for Gamers” Equivalent to 100,000 yen※
*Selectable plans will be presented when selecting the supplementary prize. 2. “Moo Moo Main”
1 domain (less than 10,000 yen) free for 10 years
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88459/18/88459-18-586ccb9e244b15dc307162a334eaa1d9-600×600.jpg ■ZOZO Award [ZOZO Co., Ltd.] ZOZO points worth 50,000 yen ■Money Forward
Award [Money Forward Co., Ltd.]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88459/18/88459-18-565f8c49f0ab60eb5b0ea1853e3008cb-477×359.png 1. “Right to participate in internship (with salary payment)” *Only for U-24 students 2. “Prize of 50,000 yen & Money Forward ME Premium for 5 years (for the number of participants)” *You can only choose one *To participate in the internship, you will need to meet the requirements for participation. Details will be coordinated between the company and the award recipient. ■Others We will be on stage at an exchange event with the “Fukuoka Prefecture IT Startup Business Awards 2025” held by Fukuoka Prefecture and will give a presentation on the winning software technology. (Selected from top award winners) *Travel expenses will be provided for one participant. *Details will be coordinated between the Fukuoka Prefecture Future IT Initiative and the award winners. Exchange event with “Fukuoka Prefecture IT Startup Business Award 2025” (participation fee free) We will hold an exchange event with the top winners of the “Fukuoka Prefecture IT Startup Business Awards 2025” in Fukuoka City. We are considering content that will inspire engineers who create new technologies and services, entrepreneurs who create new businesses, and all participants to inspire each other to create new innovations. Anyone can participate.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88459/18/88459-18-004244699bb67c2e6ef478bd422ae3ef-3900×637.png The Fukuoka Prefecture Future IT Initiative’s philosophy is “Together with those who create new IT and those who utilize IT, we will create a future where people can live a richer life.” This prefecture is home to many companies, engineers, and universities that conduct research and development of products and services that utilize IT. Together with all those involved in IT, we will promote the creation and utilization of new IT, create an environment where entrepreneurs and engineers can continue to take on challenges together, and develop human resources who will support the IT industry of the future. We aim for sustainable development.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88459/18/88459-18-97fadff84c3909dddb8f81527ef9116e-1290×1670.jpg [Chairman] Ruby
developer Matsumoto Yukihiro
[Number of members] 859 companies/organizations (as of the end of October 2020) [Website] https://www.digitalfukuoka.jp/