10th Anniversary "Learning Innovation Grand Prix 2026" [Application Deadline: May 14 (Thursday)]
The General Incorporated Association Learning Innovation Consortium is hosting the "Learning Innovation Grand Prix 2026." This marks the 10th anniversary of the event, which aims to recognize outstanding research from higher education institutions in the field of educational technology and promote its social implementation. The deadline for the primary screening is May 14.
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The General Incorporated Association Learning Innovation Consortium (LIC) has been holding the "Learning Innovation Grand Prix (LIGP)" annually since 2016, recognizing excellent research results from higher education institutions (universities, graduate schools, colleges of technology, etc.) in the field of educational technology.
The purpose of this Grand Prix is to widely introduce the achievements and knowledge of academic research activities to the industry. Over its 10-year history, it has played a certain role in creating opportunities for the social implementation of university-born research and fostering educational technology specialists.
The 2026 edition will be the milestone 10th event. The award winners' presentations and award ceremony will be held on July 14, 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum.
The deadline for the primary screening is Thursday, May 14, 2026. Please refer to the application guidelines on the official website and submit your application.
"Learning Innovation Grand Prix 2026" Official Website
https://ligp.gingerapp.co.jp/
◆Learning Innovation Grand Prix 2026 Overview
Organizer: General Incorporated Association Learning Innovation Consortium (LIC)
Co-organizers: Japan Society for Educational Technology (JSiSE), Digital Learning Consortium (DLC), a specified non-profit organization
Sponsors: Japan Society for Information and Computer Education, Japan Society for Educational Technology, Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence,
Information Processing Society of Japan CLE Research Group, IEICE Educational Technology Research Group, Society for Learning Analytics
Cooperation: GingerApp
Operation: Learning Innovation Grand Prix Executive Committee
Platinum Sponsor: GingerApp
Gold Sponsors: Academic Pass, Digital Knowledge,
Tokyo Legal Mind, WARK
Naming Rights Sponsors: e-Learning, MBK Wellness
Award Winners' Presentations, Award Ceremony, and Commemorative Party: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Venue: Tokyo International Forum
◆Application Details
■Eligibility
Eligible research labs/teams must meet all of the following criteria:
・Research labs from higher education institutions (universities, graduate schools, colleges of technology, etc.)
・Research teams primarily composed of students or young researchers (under 40 years old as of May 8, 2026)
・Teams that have previously won the "Best Learning Innovation Award" or "Excellent Learning Innovation Award" in past Learning Innovation Grand Prix events are not eligible to apply with the same content.
*Applications for the primary screening must be submitted by students or young researchers. For the secondary screening and beyond, it is preferred that the same person presents, but a substitute presentation by another team member is allowed if the original applicant is unavailable.
■Recruitment Genres
The Learning Innovation Grand Prix broadly seeks research on new learning and educational environments, including not only technology fields but also educational practices and teaching methods.
Keywords:
AR, VR, IoT, AI, Deep Learning, Devices, Platforms, Educational Big Data, Learning Analytics, Content, Educational Practice, Teaching Methods, System Utilization in Education, Metacognition, SRL/SDL, etc.
■Primary Screening Application Form:
https://ligp.gingerapp.co.jp/apply_2026
■ Value of Participating in this Grand Prix
1. Opportunity to connect research to "social implementation"
This Grand Prix emphasizes "how it will be utilized in real society" rather than remaining at the theoretical and research stages. It can be used as a first step to deliver research results from diverse fields to society.
2. Creation of contact points with companies and practitioners
Judges include experts active on the front lines of education and human resource development. Through feedback and evaluation, it provides an opportunity to enhance the practical value of research. It may also lead to future collaborative research and career development.
3. Output that remains as an achievement
Award-winning projects will be widely disseminated and can be used in portfolios as achievements for research labs and individuals. This will be a strong asset in job hunting and academic careers.
■Awards
Best Learning Innovation Award: 1 team, supplementary prize: GingerApp Award 100,000 yen
Excellent Learning Innovation Award: 2 teams, supplementary prize: 50,000 yen each
Encouragement Award: 2 teams, supplementary prize (not specified)
Special Award: e-Learning EduAI Award (provided by e-Learning Co., Ltd.): 1 team, supplementary prize: 50,000 yen
Special Award: Cycom Frontier Technology Award (provided by MBK Wellness Co., Ltd.): 1 team, supplementary prize: 50,000 yen
Participation Award: ISIC International Student ID Free Issuance Coupon (provided by Academic Pass Co., Ltd.): All teams
■Application Method
Applications for the primary screening require documents explaining the research content (common form).
The purpose of this Grand Prix is to widely introduce the achievements and knowledge of academic research activities to the industry. Over its 10-year history, it has played a certain role in creating opportunities for the social implementation of university-born research and fostering educational technology specialists.
The 2026 edition will be the milestone 10th event. The award winners' presentations and award ceremony will be held on July 14, 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum.
The deadline for the primary screening is Thursday, May 14, 2026. Please refer to the application guidelines on the official website and submit your application.
"Learning Innovation Grand Prix 2026" Official Website
https://ligp.gingerapp.co.jp/
◆Learning Innovation Grand Prix 2026 Overview
Organizer: General Incorporated Association Learning Innovation Consortium (LIC)
Co-organizers: Japan Society for Educational Technology (JSiSE), Digital Learning Consortium (DLC), a specified non-profit organization
Sponsors: Japan Society for Information and Computer Education, Japan Society for Educational Technology, Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence,
Information Processing Society of Japan CLE Research Group, IEICE Educational Technology Research Group, Society for Learning Analytics
Cooperation: GingerApp
Operation: Learning Innovation Grand Prix Executive Committee
Platinum Sponsor: GingerApp
Gold Sponsors: Academic Pass, Digital Knowledge,
Tokyo Legal Mind, WARK
Naming Rights Sponsors: e-Learning, MBK Wellness
Award Winners' Presentations, Award Ceremony, and Commemorative Party: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Venue: Tokyo International Forum
◆Application Details
■Eligibility
Eligible research labs/teams must meet all of the following criteria:
・Research labs from higher education institutions (universities, graduate schools, colleges of technology, etc.)
・Research teams primarily composed of students or young researchers (under 40 years old as of May 8, 2026)
・Teams that have previously won the "Best Learning Innovation Award" or "Excellent Learning Innovation Award" in past Learning Innovation Grand Prix events are not eligible to apply with the same content.
*Applications for the primary screening must be submitted by students or young researchers. For the secondary screening and beyond, it is preferred that the same person presents, but a substitute presentation by another team member is allowed if the original applicant is unavailable.
■Recruitment Genres
The Learning Innovation Grand Prix broadly seeks research on new learning and educational environments, including not only technology fields but also educational practices and teaching methods.
Keywords:
AR, VR, IoT, AI, Deep Learning, Devices, Platforms, Educational Big Data, Learning Analytics, Content, Educational Practice, Teaching Methods, System Utilization in Education, Metacognition, SRL/SDL, etc.
■Primary Screening Application Form:
https://ligp.gingerapp.co.jp/apply_2026
■ Value of Participating in this Grand Prix
1. Opportunity to connect research to "social implementation"
This Grand Prix emphasizes "how it will be utilized in real society" rather than remaining at the theoretical and research stages. It can be used as a first step to deliver research results from diverse fields to society.
2. Creation of contact points with companies and practitioners
Judges include experts active on the front lines of education and human resource development. Through feedback and evaluation, it provides an opportunity to enhance the practical value of research. It may also lead to future collaborative research and career development.
3. Output that remains as an achievement
Award-winning projects will be widely disseminated and can be used in portfolios as achievements for research labs and individuals. This will be a strong asset in job hunting and academic careers.
■Awards
Best Learning Innovation Award: 1 team, supplementary prize: GingerApp Award 100,000 yen
Excellent Learning Innovation Award: 2 teams, supplementary prize: 50,000 yen each
Encouragement Award: 2 teams, supplementary prize (not specified)
Special Award: e-Learning EduAI Award (provided by e-Learning Co., Ltd.): 1 team, supplementary prize: 50,000 yen
Special Award: Cycom Frontier Technology Award (provided by MBK Wellness Co., Ltd.): 1 team, supplementary prize: 50,000 yen
Participation Award: ISIC International Student ID Free Issuance Coupon (provided by Academic Pass Co., Ltd.): All teams
■Application Method
Applications for the primary screening require documents explaining the research content (common form).