"Women in STEM Give Up on Career Paths Due to 'Lack of Information'" - Tsukuba University Venture Griteen Launches 'RiReal Lab', a Community Connecting Peers
Griteen Inc., a Tsukuba University venture, launched 'RiReal Lab' in March 2026. The community aims to solve the 'lack of information' and 'absence of role models' for women in STEM by connecting middle/high schoolers with experienced seniors.
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Griteen Inc. (Headquarters: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture; CEO: Haruka Tada), a Tsukuba University venture company that operates the programming school 'griteen', launched the STEM women's community 'RiReal Lab' in March 2026.
The first event, held on April 1, 2026, gathered a wide range of participants from middle school students to university students. Active female STEM students directly answered consultations regarding the 'reality of advancing in STEM' and 'worries unique to women.'
In Japan, the proportion of women in STEM fields is low even by global standards, and it is pointed out that the background for this lies in a 'lack of information' and 'absence of role models.' This community was launched with the aim of solving such structural issues.
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Image: A scene from the 'Troubleshooting Consultation Answered by STEM Women' event attended by middle school to university students (Held online on April 1, 2026)
## Community Overview
RiReal Lab is a community aimed at creating an 'environment where women aspiring to enter STEM can choose their career paths without feeling isolated.'
By directly connecting with seniors who have actually walked the same path in each stage—such as choosing a career path, entrance exams, university life, and job hunting—participants can obtain 'realistic information for decision-making.'
▼ Target Audience
- Middle and high school students (and their parents) interested in STEM
- University and graduate students in science and engineering departments
- Women in STEM facing worries about their career paths or professions
▼ Main Activities
- Online consultation sessions and roundtable discussions
- Talk sessions by senior members
- Constant consultation via in-community chat
- Information sharing regarding education and job hunting
## Background of the Launch
This community was born from the issue of the 'information gap among women in STEM.'
CEO Tada encountered programming in middle school, and in high school, she won the world championship in a robotics contest where 30,000 teams participated. After that, she skipped grades to graduate from the School of Science and Engineering at Tsukuba University, and is currently balancing her research in graduate school with her entrepreneurial endeavors.
The first event, held on April 1, 2026, gathered a wide range of participants from middle school students to university students. Active female STEM students directly answered consultations regarding the 'reality of advancing in STEM' and 'worries unique to women.'
In Japan, the proportion of women in STEM fields is low even by global standards, and it is pointed out that the background for this lies in a 'lack of information' and 'absence of role models.' This community was launched with the aim of solving such structural issues.
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Image: A scene from the 'Troubleshooting Consultation Answered by STEM Women' event attended by middle school to university students (Held online on April 1, 2026)
## Community Overview
RiReal Lab is a community aimed at creating an 'environment where women aspiring to enter STEM can choose their career paths without feeling isolated.'
By directly connecting with seniors who have actually walked the same path in each stage—such as choosing a career path, entrance exams, university life, and job hunting—participants can obtain 'realistic information for decision-making.'
▼ Target Audience
- Middle and high school students (and their parents) interested in STEM
- University and graduate students in science and engineering departments
- Women in STEM facing worries about their career paths or professions
▼ Main Activities
- Online consultation sessions and roundtable discussions
- Talk sessions by senior members
- Constant consultation via in-community chat
- Information sharing regarding education and job hunting
## Background of the Launch
This community was born from the issue of the 'information gap among women in STEM.'
CEO Tada encountered programming in middle school, and in high school, she won the world championship in a robotics contest where 30,000 teams participated. After that, she skipped grades to graduate from the School of Science and Engineering at Tsukuba University, and is currently balancing her research in graduate school with her entrepreneurial endeavors.