Call for entries for the 2026 'Innovators Under 35 Japan,' a global award hosted by MIT Technology Review

The membership-based web media 'MIT Technology Review [Japan Edition],' operated by Kadokawa ASCII Research Laboratories, Inc., will begin accepting applications for 'Innovators Under 35 Japan 2026' on Monday, June 1, 2026, an award that recognizes innovators under 35 who are working to solve global challenges. 'Innovators Under 35' is an international award hosted by MIT Technology Review, the media division of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It began in 1999 with the goal of discovering young innovators under 35 who are shaping the future. This is the 7th year for the Japanese edition, and it is accepting applications in eight fields: 'Computer/Electronics,' 'Software,' 'Internet,' 'Communications,' 'AI/Robotics,' 'Transportation/Space,' 'Energy/Sustainability,' and 'Medicine/Biotechnology.' Winners will be nominated for the global version and are scheduled to be announced at an awards ceremony to be held in Tokyo in December 2026. The application period is from June 1 to July 31, 2026. It is open to individuals under 35 belonging to universities, startups, large corporations, government agencies, etc. The selection process will be conducted by experts in each field based on MIT's regulations. We are waiting for applications from young talents who are working to solve global challenges through the development of new technologies or creative applications.