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Applications are now open for "Innovators Under 35 Japan 2021," which seeks to discover young innovators.
MIT Technology Review [Japan Edition] (operated by Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute) is accepting applications for "Innovators Under 35 Japan 2021."
"Innovators Under 35" is an international award hosted by MIT Technology Review, the media division of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Its purpose is to discover original and talented young innovators under the age of 35 who are tackling global challenges and shaping the future decades ahead. Previous recipients include Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Facebook co-founder, Chairman, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, cementing its reputation as an internationally prestigious award.
"Innovators Under 35 Japan" is the Japanese edition, now in its second year following last year's inaugural event. This year, it seeks entrepreneurs, researchers, and activists under 35 active in seven fields: "Computing/Electronics," "Software," "Transportation (Space Development)," "Internet," "AI/Robotics," plus the newly added "Communications" and "Energy/Sustainability." Up to 15 winners will be nominated for the global "Innovators Under 35" and honored at the "Innovators Under 35 Japan Summit," scheduled to be held in Tokyo.
[2021 Application Guidelines]
■Application Period: Tuesday, June 1 - Tuesday, August 31
■Eligible Fields:
【Computers/Electronic Devices】
Devices such as quantum computers, IoT devices, VR/AR devices, cameras, displays, etc.
【Software】
Operating systems, middleware, applications (including smartphone apps), cryptographic technologies such as blockchain, etc.
【Internet】
Internet-based services, websites, and related technologies
【Communications】
5G, communication satellites, quantum networks, broadcasting-related technologies, optical transmission technologies, etc.
【AI/Robotics】
AI technologies such as machine learning/deep learning, industrial/domestic robots, autonomous vehicles, etc.
【Transportation (including Space Development)】
Satellite and spacecraft development/operation, space exploration, space utilization services, logistics, drones, etc.
【Energy/Sustainability】
Wind/solar power generation, small modular reactors, energy storage, heating/cooling, desalination, biomass, etc.
■Eligibility: Researchers, entrepreneurs, and activists under 35 years old (as of December 1, 2021) working in the above 7 fields, affiliated with universities, startups, large corporations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, etc.
■Application Method: Applicants must apply personally via the dedicated website below.
■Number of Recipients: Up to 15 individuals (to be announced in December 2021)
■Benefits for Selected Innovators: The following benefits will be provided.
・Nomination for the "Innovators Under 35" global edition
・Featured as a Japanese recipient on the "Innovators Under 35" global website
・Featured in MIT Technology Review [Japan Edition]
・Award ceremony at the "Innovators Under 35 Japan Summit" (scheduled to be held in Tokyo)
■For application details and procedures, please visit the "Innovators Under 35 Japan 2021" application site.
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