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Program Name

SPARK　　*SPARK=Startup Program for Accelerating Regional Knowledge

In this program, students will learn entrepreneurship while experiencing multicultural coexistence outside of Kyoto. Through experiences and exchanges in remote areas, we will use our imagination and creativity as an opportunity to ignite an entrepreneurial mindset.

The English word “Spark” has meanings such as “spark”, “flash”, “electric spark”, “sparkle (such as jewels and metals)”, “inspiration (such as talent)”, and “liveliness”. In addition to improving the entrepreneurship of participating students, collaboration with people and institutions in the areas where the program is implemented will become active, and exchanges will develop… The name of the program also contains such meanings.

Through participation in the program, students will increase their motivation, spirit of challenge, ability to take action, and flexibility to take on real-world issues in the unpredictable VUCA era.

Implementation details in FY2024

SPARK in Okinawa

[Notice of Extension of Additional Application Period]
The application period will be extended until noon on Friday, February 28. If you are considering applying, please take this opportunity to apply!

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Operated by: HelloWorld, Inc.

SPARK 2024 will be held in Okinawa.
*Since this is the first time the program has been implemented, part of the participation fee will be subsidized by the University Consortium Kyoto.

Program Schedule

Monday, March 24, 2025 ~ Thursday, March 27, 2025
* Pre-study and post-study review will be conducted separately (participation required)

Dispatch Destination

Okinawa Prefecture (Lagoon Koza [Okinawa City], University of the Ryukyus [Nakagami District], etc.)

Participation Fee

80,000 yen 50,000 yen (special price) * Including participation fee subsidy by the University Consortium Kyoto　　
Includes program fee, accommodation fee, and air ticket fee (excluding local transportation expenses and pocket money)

Application Deadline

Friday, February 21, 2025 and Friday, February 28, 2025 at noon　

Recruitment Capacity

20
* Minimum number of participants: 10 (If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the participation fee may fluctuate or the event may not be held)

How to apply

For details, see “SPARK in Okinawa application website“

Overall Program Schedule

1. Pre-study (scheduled for 3/18 10:00-12:00) *Online

• Overall Orientation of the Program
• Presentation of pre-assignments for the workshop to be held on the second day (3/25)

2. Local activities (3/24~3/27, 3 nights and 4 days)

• Exposure to entrepreneurship (workshops, exchanges and exchanges of opinions with start-up companies and entrepreneurial students in Okinawa Prefecture, etc.)
• Experience multicultural coexistence (experience different cultures through interaction with host families of various nationalities)
• Learn about Okinawan culture (tour of Shuri Castle in the process of reconstruction, Eisa experience)

3. Post-mortem review (scheduled for the end of March ~ beginning of April)

• Sharing of learnings gained through participation in this program

SPARK in Okinawa information flyer (created by the Foundation)
SPARK in Okinawa information flyer (created by HelloWorld)
[Application Period Extension] SPARK in Okinawa Information Flyer (Created by HelloWorld)

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Entrepreneurship Project
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto 1F, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
MAIL: entrepreneurship-compass ■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it)
*Inquiry hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)