Integrated Initiative for Designing Future Society
Ideas and Proposals Contest 2023 for Solving Social Issues
Application Guidelines

1. Purpose and outline of the contest
In November 2021, Kyushu University formulated and announced "Kyushu
University VISION 2030," which outlines the university's direction and policies
for the next 10 years. The university has declared that it will contribute to socialtransformation by solving social issues and promoting DX (DigitalTransformation) to realize the vision.
Kyushu University is the only university in Japan to have a "Department ofDesign," which designs and proposes new social systems, as well as a wide rangeof academic fields from natural sciences to humanities and social sciences.
Taking advantage of this unique foundation not found at other universities,
Kyushu University has established the "Integrated Initiative for Designing Future
Society in April 2022 with the goal of creating the comprehensive knowledge
necessary to solve social issues and contribute to the development of asustainable society and a society in which people can realize various forms ofhappiness and well-being.
This contest was planned as part of the activities of the Integrated Initiative for
Designing Future Society, and is for young researchers and students to present
their ideas and proposals for solving social issues. In recent years, pitch
contests have been held in many places to promote technological seeds andbusiness ideas through short presentations, with the intention of obtaining
funding for commercialization by researchers and start-up companies. This
contest, however, is not limited to business development, but rather aims toencourage young researchers and students to share their ideas and proposals
for solving various social issues surrounding the world, such as energy problems,
medical and health-related issues, and environmental and food-related issues,
while relating them to their own research activities. Incentive rewards will beawarded to the winners whose ideas and proposals are judged to beoutstanding.
1Based on the documents and presentation videos submitted by the applicants,
the review will be conducted by the faculty members participating in theIntegrated Initiative for Designing Future Society.

2. Eligibility requirements
Young researchers (under 35 years of age at the end of the fiscal year) andstudents affiliated with Kyushu University who are willing to conduct
research activities that contribute to the realization of Kyushu University
VISION 2030, either as individuals or as a group.

Young Researchers Section:
Faculty and staff of the University
Students Section:
Students enrolled in Kyushu University (including JSPS PostdoctoralFellows, researchers who are not employed by the University)* If you have any questions regarding whether you meet the eligibility criteria or
about the application category, please contact us at "10. Contact Information"
below for further clarification.

3. Application categories
In addition to the three entry points of Kyushu University's strengths(Decarbonization, Medicine and Health, and Environment and Food), ideas andproposals in areas that are expected to become new strengths for theuniversity as Next Issues or that are Interdisciplinary are also eligible ("1)
Decarbonization," "2) Medicine and Health," "3) Environment and Food," and"4) Next Issue").

4. Awards
The incentive rewards will be awarded to the person or group that achieves
outstanding results as a result of the judging. For the winners from Students
Section, those rewards should be used to contribute to their future academic
activities.
2Young Researchers Section
Excellence Award (for 1 winner): 500,000 yen
Encouragement Awards (for 3 winners): 300,000 yen
Students Section
Excellence Award (for 1 winner): 300,000 yen
Encouragement Awards (for 3 winners): 100,000 yen

The name, type, and number of recipients of the awards are subject to change(currently being coordinated with relevant departments within the university).

5. How to apply
Please submit the materials, etc. listed in 1) through 3) in the following manner.

◆Materials to be submitted, etc.
1) Entry sheet (in prescribed format: Excel 1 sheet)
Please provide the applicant's affiliation, name, and contact information,
the title of the application, and if you are a student, the name and contact
information of a faculty advisor who can give permission for thisapplication.

2) Proposal (in prescribed format: PPT 5 pages max.)
Please submit a Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT) document of no more than 5pages containing information on the applicant's own research and related
ideas and proposals for solving social issues, as well as future projections
and perspectives. In addition to the PPT, please also submit a PDF file atthe time of submission.
Please also include your ideas and proposals for solving social issues andthe impact they will have on society, as well as your ideas and plans forcommercialization and social implementation with consideration for people
who are not professional in your research field to understand easily.
For students, even ideas and proposals come from not limited to research
conducted as part of a graduation thesis, master's thesis, or doctoral3

dissertation, are acceptable. However, the academic supervisor will
provide guidance from an academic perspective, even if the ideas are
based on original thinking by the student.

3) A video summarizing your presentation in 3 minutes or lessPlease use mp4 format and make sure that the applicant's image andproposal (slide material) are displayed.

(Image of video screen)

Videos must meet the following criteria-Filmed on the horizontal-Filmed from a static position-Filmed from one camera angle
Video taken with a smartphone or similar device is acceptable, but please
make sure that the video and audio are clearly recorded.
Presentation time is limited to three minutes; if the presentation exceeds
three minutes, the applicant will be disqualified.
The three minutes of audio must be continuous (no sound edits orinterruptions are allowed).
The addition of props (costumes, instruments, lab equipment, animatedbackgrounds, etc.) to the video is prohibited.
They will not be judged on the quality of their videos or their ability to edit
them.

*NotesThe documents may be submitted in either Japanese or English.
4Please use the following file names: "Name (affiliation/grade/position)_Entry
Sheet", "Name (affiliation/grade/position)_Proposal", and "Name(affiliation/grade/position)_Video".
(Example: Taro Kyushu University (Engineering, D3)_Entry Sheet.xls)(Example: Taro Kyushu University (Engineering, D3)_Proposal.pptx)(Example: Taro Kyushu University (Engineering, D3)_Proposal.pdf)(Example: Taro Kyushu University (Engineering, D3)_Movie. mp4)

◆Submission address
E-mail: vision-event@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp◆Submission deadline
Friday, July 28, 2023

6. Selection1） Subject to review
Documents to be submitted as described in 5.
2） Members of Evaluation
Several faculty members of the Integrated Initiative for Designing Future
Society.
3） Perspectives of Evaluation
A. The ideas or proposals are in line with the contents of application
categories , 1) Decarbonization, 2) Medicine and Health, 3)
Environment and Food and 4) Next Issue.
B. The presentation is original in its approach to solving social issues andits point of view.
C. The concept of the background, purpose, methodology, and expected
results of the idea or proposals is expressed in an easy-to-understandmanner.
D. The ideas or proposals are expected to have a significant impact onsociety.
E. The presentation is clear and appropriately worded so that it can beunderstood by those outside of your field of expertise.
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*The screening process and content will not be disclosed.

7. Announcement of results and Awards (tentative)
Date: Monday, September 4, 2023, 16:30-16:45 (tentative)
Venue: Shiiki Hall, Ito Campus*To be held within the joint symposium of Integrated Initiative for Designing
Future Society & Data Driven Innovation Initiative.
*The winners may be asked to present their ideas and proposals at a later dateat the Integrated Initiative for Designing Future Society Annual Meeting.

8. Schedules(1) Early July

Call for applications(2) July 28

Applications close(3) AugustSelection(4) September 4

Announcement of results and awards

9. Others◆Precautions for application○ The submitted research must be the applicant's own original work. In thecase of students, we may ask your faculty advisor to confirm whether or not
the submitted research is your original idea.
○ We may contact applicants to inquire about the submitted research.

◆Rights Regulations○ We may publicize and publish the submitted ideas on our website, inreports, or in various other media. In such cases, the applicant'sinformation (affiliation, grade, job title, etc.) may be disclosed.
○ Photographs of award-winning research and award winners taken by theorganizers at award ceremonies, etc. may be used on websites, reports,etc., or in various media.

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○ Please understand that the ideas submitted may be used as referencematerials for new project planning, etc. at the Integrated Initiative for
Designing Future Society.
○ In the event that it becomes necessary to make arrangements for mattersother than those listed in the application guidelines, the decision will bemade at the discretion of the Integrated Initiative for Designing Future
Society.
○ If the submitted idea is identical or very similar to previously publishedresearch, or if it infringes on the intellectual property rights of a thirdparty (including cases of infringement after submission), the award may berevoked even after the award results have been announced.

◆Handling of personal information○ Personal information will be used to receive and inquire about submitted
ideas, to notify the results of judging, and for other matters deemednecessary for the business of this contest, as well as to provide
information on other Kyushu University business. In principle, personal
information will not be used for any other purpose or provided to any
third party without the consent of the applicant, except as required bylaw.

10. Contact information
Social Engagement Division, Planning Department, Kyushu University
TEL: 092-802-2447、２４４８
E-mail: vision-event@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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