Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Sponsored Fundraising Event "Giving Campaign 2026" by Students Nationwide to Be Held

"With the mission to 'channel capital into the next generation of education,' Alumnote Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Fuyuga Nakazawa) will hold "Giving Campaign 2026," one of the largest student-led fundraising events in Japan. This event, now in its 7th year, will be held simultaneously nationwide for 10 days from Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 25, 2026.

What is "Giving Campaign"?

Giving Campaign is one of the largest online events in Japan where university students across the country, on behalf of their extracurricular activity groups such as clubs, circles, and research labs, promote their activities through social media and OB/OG networks to solicit support and donations. The first event was held at the University of Tokyo in the winter of 2021, and this will be the 7th time it is held.

In the previous year's event, 110 universities nationwide participated, generating a total of 160 million yen in donations over 10 days.

"Giving Campaign 2026" Event Overview

We are pleased to announce the details for the "Giving Campaign 2026":
Continuing from last year, the event will be held nationwide for 10 days, aiming to attract more attention and generate significant excitement.

- Campaign Name: "Giving Campaign 2026"

- Organizer: National Public and Private Universities

- Operator: Alumnote Inc.

- Sponsor: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

- Event Period: Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 25, 2026

- Official Website: https://giving-campaign.jp/

Universities that have expressed their intention to participate as of June 10 (111 universities, in alphabetical order by region):

Hokkaido/Tohoku Area

Akita University, Asahikawa City University, Iwate University, Otaru University of Commerce, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Kitami Institute of Technology, Akita International University, Tohoku University of Art and Design, Tohoku Institute of Technology, Tohoku University, Hakodate University, Hirosaki University, Fukushima University, Hokkaido University of Education, Hokkaido University, Miyagi University of Education, Miyagi University, Muroran Institute of Technology, Yamagata University

Kanto Area

Aoyama Gakuin University, Ibaraki University, Utsunomiya University, Obirin University, Kanagawa University, Gunma University, Komazawa University, Saitama University, Jumonji University, Seikei University, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Teikyo University, University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo Institute of Science and Technology, Tokyo Gakugei University, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Toyo University, Nihon Institute of Technology, Meiji University, University of Tsukuba, Yokohama City University

Chubu Area

Aichi Gakuin University, Aichi University of Education, Aichi University, Kanazawa University, Gifu University, Public University Corporation Suwa Tokyo University of Science, Sanjo City University, Shizuoka University, Shinshu University, University of Toyama, Toyohashi University of Technology, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagano University, Nagano Prefectural University, Nagano University of Health and Medical Sciences, Nagoya University of Arts, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Niigata University, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, University of Fukui, Matsumoto Dental University, Mie University, University of Yamanashi

Kinki Area

Osaka University of Education, Osaka Metropolitan University, Kansai University, Kyoto University, Kyoto University of Education, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kinki University, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, Kobe Women's University / Kobe Women's Junior College, Shiga University of Medical Science, Shiga University, Shiga Prefectural University, Nara Gakuen University, University of Hyogo, Ritsumeikan University, Ryukoku University

Chugoku/Shikoku Area

Eikei University, Ehime University, Kochi University, Yamaguchi University of Science and Technology, Shimane University, Tokushima University, Tottori University, Naruto University of Education, Hiroshima University, Yamaguchi Prefectural University, Yamaguchi University

Kyushu/Okinawa Area

Oita University, Kagoshima University, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, University of Kitakyushu, Kyushu Kyoritsu University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kyushu International University, Kumamoto Gakuen University, Kumamoto Prefectural University, Kumamoto University, Saga University, Nagasaki University, Fukuoka University of Education, Beppu University, University of Miyazaki, University of the Ryukyus

Recruiting Universities for "Giving Campaign 2026"

The deadline for university participation applications is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30.

For those interested in applying for participation or with inquiries regarding participation in Giving Campaign 2026, please contact the University Support Team of the Giving Campaign Secretariat.

Giving Campaign Secretariat University Support Team

MAIL: faculty@giving-campaign.jp

Seeking Partner Companies for "Giving Campaign 2026"

The donations to extracurricular activity groups in the Giving Campaign are funded by contributions from partner companies. To ensure the sustainable operation of the Giving Campaign, we are seeking partner companies to provide support.

Scenes from the Giving Campaign 2025 After-Party held last November

Scenes from the networking event at the "Giving Campaign 2025 Appreciation Gathering in Miyagi" held this February

List of Giving Campaign 2025 Partner Companies

We offer the following benefits to our partner companies:

(Examples below)

Speaking slots at related face-to-face events for Giving Campaign 2026 and participation in networking sessions

Exposure opportunities to Giving Campaign 2026 participants (logo placement, advertising, etc.)

Companies interested in participating are welcome to contact us at the inquiry address below.

Giving Campaign Secretariat Partnership Department

MAIL: gc-partnership@alumnote.com

About Alumnote Inc.

Alumnote Inc., a startup originating from the University of Tokyo, operates with the mission to "channel capital into the next generation of education," aiming to update university fundraising methods to solve the financial difficulties faced by universities and educational institutions. By supporting the revitalization of university communities and fundraising operations through digital tools and execution support, they help generate new revenue streams from the yield of university endowments funded by donations. They also plan and operate the Giving Campaign to support universities and students nationwide.

Alumnote Inc. Company Profile

Company Name: Alumnote Inc.
Location: 2-1-6 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Hibiya Park Front 19F
Established: October 14, 2020
Representative: Fuyuga Nakazawa, Representative Director
URL: https://corporate.alumnote.jp/