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Today, we are facing a whole range of environmental issues
including climate change, desertification, and loss of biodiversity.
"Decarbonized Society" "Energy Revolution" etc.
Major shifts have begun on a global scale.
What will the future look like in 2050?
SDGs have been achieved and we live more conveniently and affluently?
Or widening disparity and environmental degradation still continue?
What kind of future do you want to live in?
To change the future for the better, we must first know the present,
We need creativity and the courage to take action.
And more than ever, we need our fellow innovators.
Green Innovator
Academy
Starting Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022
Academy's 2022 Student Admission
This year we are recruiting 70 students,
including some from overseas!
We offer a total of 800,000 yen
(US$6,000) worth of education and experience.
Flights to visit Japan for the forum will be covered by the program
(limited to international students located in Asia).
Entry Deadline: July 27, 2022 (Wed) 23:59 (Japan Standard Time)
Eligibility Requirements
There is no charge for participation.
Tentative Schedule (Japan Standard Time)
*Schedules are tentative and subject to change.
Application Period
June 15, 2022 (Wed) - July 12, 2022 (Tue) 23:59 (Japan Standard Time) *Pre-entry has ended.
Entry Deadline: July 27, 2022 (Wed) 23:59 (Japan Standard Time)
*Schedules are tentative and subject to change.
*Selection will be made in the order of application. Please apply as early as possible.
What is Green Innovator Academy?
Green Innovator Academy fosters innovators who are changing the future for the better
This project aims to foster 1,000 innovators by 2030 who will create a virtuous cycle between the economy and the environment.
The project provides a process for enthusiastic and talented young people to learn about the global affairs and the industrial structure surrounding energy,circular economy, food system and unban system, and to acquire the skills necessary for leadership and cross-sector collaboration.
Program Overview
This year, the program is divided into the following two parts.
We will run the program with the involvement of many professionals to ensure that participants become innovators that contribute to decarbonization upon graduation.
1st phase: Explore different areas and topics to find your passion
2nd phase: Apply your creative thinking in the chosen area as you learn and grow as a team
Program Structure
Guest Speakers
Mutsuo Iwai
Chairman of the Board, JT Inc.
Yoshiki Hiruma
Vice President,Development Bank of Japan Inc.
Ken Isono
CEO, Shizen Energy Inc.
Espen Mehlum
Head of Energy, Materials and Infrastructure Program
World Economic Forum
Ken Shibusawa
CEO, Shibusawa and Company Inc.
Yumi Otsuka
Chief Sustainability Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation
Fieldwork
We will visit sites of decarbonization initiatives across Japan and deepen our understanding through dialogue with leaders who are working to implement innovations and tackling various local and global issues. *Fukushima fieldwork is mandatory for students living in Japan but optional for students living outside of Japan. Your flight expenses will not be covered by the participation fee.
Forum
Green Innovator Forum
The event will be held with companies, students, young bureaucrats, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and experts who are leading green innovation to envision the future in 2050 through breakout sessions and panel discussions.
Saturday, December 17 - Sunday, December 18, 2022 (Japan Time)
Our activities
Green Innovator Academy 2021
A Green Innovator of Generation Z Interviews Tadashi Yamada Carbon Neutrality and the Food and Agriculture Sector Today
Motoshige Ito x Generation Z Green Innovators. What Innovation is Needed to Go Carbon Neutral?
Ken Shibusawa tells Gen Z Green Innovators about the role of the financial sector in carbon neutrality.
Green Innovator Academy Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Fieldwork Report [Thinking with Generation Z, Nuclear Power Generation and Energy Issues in Japan
Video planning and production : IDEAS FOR GOOD
Green Innovator Forum Digest
Green Innovator Academy 2021 FINAL
It is important for Japan to operate efficiently as a society, and cities rely heavily on that efficiency, but I felt that both cities and rural areas need to look at the issues and reconsider the current systems to achieve sustainable society.
I realized that there are things that can only be understood by seeing facts firsthand and hearing directly from those who have experienced them. I also realized that our interpretation can quite change depending on which sector and angle you take a look from. That is why we should not easily fall into dualism, but rather, we should first try to get the facts from multiple perspectives. Then, we develop our own hypotheses and exchange opinions with others to understand the differences. I realized it is important to look for the solution after understanding different sides and opinions.
By seeing the current situation of the nuclear power plant and the affected areas, I learned the risk of nuclear power plants and the damage that natural disasters can cause, but by being exposed to the diverse opinions and thoughts on the accident and the disaster, I also learned to think considering scientific evidence and emotion, and ethics and truth.
What skills will you gain?
Cross-country, cross-industry, and cross-company skills that are crucial for green innovation
Green innovation require the ability to collaborate across countries, industries, and companies.
You will acquire these skills through working on real-life examples and from the talk sessions with innovators making positive changes in the world.
Committee Members
Committee members will support participants in various ways throughout the program.
Founder and Director, Zero Waste Japan
Akira Sakano
CEO, FC IMABARI
Takeshi Okada
Founder, Green innovation
So Sugawara
the executive director of ECOPLUS
Takako Takano
Chair of the Board of Directors, SPANISIMO JAPAN
Takuro Arimura
CEO, Shibusawa and Company Inc.
Ken Shibusawa
CEO, BayHills Inc.
Advisor, Suntory Holdings Limited
Chikatomo Hodo
Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Foundation
Akihiro Sando
Representative Director/Creator, DANNAKAMURA
Dan Nakamura
CEO, SHOCKby, Inc.
Director of Policy on Sustainability and Innovation, Obuse Town
Founder, Bizjapan
Sho Hayashi
Chairman of the Board, JT Inc.
Mutsuo Iwai
Project Director, Tobitate! Study Abroad Initiative
Chikara Hunabashi
Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo
Motoshige Itoh
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Partner
Yuito Yamada
Former Foreign Ministry Officials Decarbonization Expert
Decarbonization media GX Channel Publisher and managing editor
Yudai Maeda
Partners
Sponsorship
About Partners
Our program is looking for partner organizations.
If you are in charge of a corporation that would like to become a partner, please contact us at the address below.
<Contact info.>
Green Innovator Project Executive Committee
info@green-innovation-project.com
Organizer/Application
We are looking forward to creating the future together!
Organizer
Green Innovator Project Executive Committee (Secretariat: Green innovation)
https://green-innovation-project.com/
Application
Selection will be made in the order of application, so please apply as early as possible.
Those selected this time will receive 800,000 yen (US$6,000) worth of support, including Academy tuition, participation in fieldwork programs and forums, transportation, lodging, and meals.
Flights to visit Japan for the forum will be covered by the program (limited to international students located in Asia). However, flights for Fukushima fieldwork in September are not included.
Application period
June 15, 2022 (Wed) - July 12, 2022 (Tue) 23:59 (Japan Standard Time) *Pre-entry has ended.
Entry Deadline: July 27, 2022 (Wed) 23:59 (Japan Standard Time)
Selection will be made in the order of application, so please apply as early as possible.
<Contact info.>
Green Innovator Project Executive Committee
info@green-innovation-project.com
FAQ
Are there any application requirements?
There are application requirements for the program.
Please check the following.
I am a working adult attending graduate school, can I still apply?
Working professionals who are attending graduate school are also eligible to apply.
However, please note that you must be able to participate in the entire program.
What will we do in the online program?
In the online program, students will have discussions with the guest speakers and other participants based on the lecture videos and assignments provided in advance. We will also hold sessions to provide participants with the frameworks that are necessary to develop new business proposal and policy recommendation.
How often is the online program?
We plan to hold the program every Saturday after August 27, 2022.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change depending on the speakers and other arrangements.
What are the hours of the weekly online program?
In principle, the program will be held from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Japan Standard Time.
However, the time of each session is subject to change.
Will there be assignments during the program?
Yes, there will be assignments.
In order to attend the lectures, participants are expected to watch the lecture videos in advance and submit questions to acquire the knowledge necessary for business proposal and policy recommendation.
How much time is required per week, including pre-assignments?
In principle, 5 hours of lectures and 3 to 4 hours of pre-project assignments will be required each week.
What will we do during the fieldwork?
During the fieldwork, we will visit energy-related sites and have discussions.
All participants are required to participate in the fieldwork (2 days and 1 night), which will take place in Fukushima, however, for international students, it is not mandatory. We will arrange the dates individually after you have been selected to participate in the academy.
What is the forum?
It is an in-person event that is going to be held in Tokyo on December 17 (Sat.) - 18 (Sun.), 2022.
We plan to hold breakout sessions and panel discussions in various fields to envision the future in 2050 with companies, students, young bureaucrats, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and experts who are driving green innovation, and to further accelerate green innovation.
What exactly does "support programs worth 800,000 yen" mean?
The "800,000 yen worth of program support" means that 800,000 yen worth of expenses will be waived for participants in the program.
*Breakdown: Academy tuition, fieldwork participation fees (travel fee from Tokyo to Fukushima, lodging, and meals), forum participation fees, etc.
For international students located in Asia, your flights for the forum participation will be covered.
Please note that expenses such as transportation fee from your house to the designated pick-up point and optional fieldwork fees are not included in the participation fee (55,000 Japanese Yen).
Can I apply with a friend?
Yes, of course. We believe it is important to learn together as a team using a common language and tools while working on the project. However, please note that it would not affect the selection process.
Are there any business skill requirements to participate?
No, no prior skills or knowledge is required. Our program is designed to prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Will there be any community to keep in touch with participants after the completion of the Academy?
All alumni and mentors of the Academy will have access to the Alumni community. This is an opportunity for you to further expand your network and continue to build your business.
What is Green Innovator Project Executive Committee?
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