Pitch Presenters Wanted: "Umekita StartUp! Innovator Koshien 2026" Supporting High School Students' Ideas
LETT Inc. is participating as an operational supporter in "Umekita StartUp! Innovator Koshien 2026," an event organized by U-FINO. The event is recruiting high school students nationwide to present their ideas for entrepreneurship and social problem-solving.
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LETT Inc. will participate as an operational supporter in "Umekita StartUp! Innovator Koshien 2026" (hereinafter, "this event"), which is organized by the UMEKITA Future Innovation Organization (hereinafter, U-FINO) at the innovation platform "It's Sta.". This event provides a venue for high school students nationwide who are interested in entrepreneurship and solving social issues to present their ideas, and will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at "JAM BASE," an innovation hub in Grand Green Osaka.
In conjunction with the event, we have started recruiting high school students who wish to present their ideas to society, beginning today, May 13 (Wednesday), at 11:00.
■ Event Overview: A Summer Challenge to Turn "I Want to Try" into "Shape"
"I want to make society a little better with my own ideas." "I want to solve familiar problems."
This event is a special stage where high school students will pitch (present) business ideas originating from their own "discoveries" and "frustrations" in school life, as a summer challenge.
【Program】
Pitch presentations by high school students: Students will present their well-thought-out business ideas and projects. This provides practical experience in conveying their thoughts in an "understandable form."
Judging and feedback: Business professionals active on the front lines of new business creation and social problem-solving will provide practical advice.
Networking session: Interact directly with peers from across the country and with startup companies and support organizations visiting as observers. Build connections and broaden perspectives beyond the school framework.
【Schedule】
Notification of presenter selection: Scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026
*Dates may vary depending on selection status.
Special presentation lecture (optional): Friday, July 17, 2026, 19:00-21:00
*Online
Event day: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 16:45-20:30
■ Last Year's Event
At last summer's inaugural event, high school students from across the country showcased their unique ideas and engaged in lively discussions with judges active on the front lines.
▼Click here for last year's event report
https://u-fino.com/event/reports/detail/000450.html
■ Presenter Application Guidelines
Target audience: High school students nationwide (all grades)
Those who want someone to hear their "ideas they want to try" and turn them into "shape."
Those interested in entrepreneurship, business, social contribution, or solving regional issues.
Number of presenters: Up to 12 teams (tentative)
Awards: Grand Prize, Excellence Award, Fighting Spirit Award, Audience Award (tentative)
Application deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026, 23:59
How to apply: Please apply by filling out your self-introduction, idea overview, etc., using the dedicated form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcfZCR4vZmucAwT6VzwzVAPLEjGTN_F6SzGbremyTeFJYdRg/viewform?usp=dialog
Special notes regarding application
No business knowledge is required. We welcome challenges from the "seed stage" of ideas before starting a business.
Team applications (up to 3 members) are also possible. The presentation on the day can be given by one representative or by multiple members taking turns.
If there are many applications, selection will be made considering the content of the entry and regional balance.
■ Event Outline
Event name: Umekita StartUp! Innovator Koshien 2026 (Ecosystem Link#54 presented by It's Sta.)
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 16:45-20:30
Venue: Grand Green Osaka North Building, JAM BASE 4F Syn-SALON
■ Organizer
It's Sta.
It's Sta. is a community operated by the UMEKITA Future Innovation Organization (U-FINO) where people challenging innovation—such as startups, new business development managers, financial institutions, professionals, administration, and support organizations—interact. Through events and study sessions, various people, including innovators and trailblazers essential for new industry creation, share technologies and knowledge, and by actively disseminating and engaging, aim to create an environment where those involved can co-create and grow.
UMEKITA Future Innovation Organization (U-FINO)
U-FINO aims to realize the "Fusion of 'Green' and 'Innovation'" as the urban development goal of the "Grand Green Osaka" Umekita 2nd District Development Project, and is working towards creating new industries, which is a core function of the city.
In conjunction with the event, we have started recruiting high school students who wish to present their ideas to society, beginning today, May 13 (Wednesday), at 11:00.
■ Event Overview: A Summer Challenge to Turn "I Want to Try" into "Shape"
"I want to make society a little better with my own ideas." "I want to solve familiar problems."
This event is a special stage where high school students will pitch (present) business ideas originating from their own "discoveries" and "frustrations" in school life, as a summer challenge.
【Program】
Pitch presentations by high school students: Students will present their well-thought-out business ideas and projects. This provides practical experience in conveying their thoughts in an "understandable form."
Judging and feedback: Business professionals active on the front lines of new business creation and social problem-solving will provide practical advice.
Networking session: Interact directly with peers from across the country and with startup companies and support organizations visiting as observers. Build connections and broaden perspectives beyond the school framework.
【Schedule】
Notification of presenter selection: Scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026
*Dates may vary depending on selection status.
Special presentation lecture (optional): Friday, July 17, 2026, 19:00-21:00
*Online
Event day: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 16:45-20:30
■ Last Year's Event
At last summer's inaugural event, high school students from across the country showcased their unique ideas and engaged in lively discussions with judges active on the front lines.
▼Click here for last year's event report
https://u-fino.com/event/reports/detail/000450.html
■ Presenter Application Guidelines
Target audience: High school students nationwide (all grades)
Those who want someone to hear their "ideas they want to try" and turn them into "shape."
Those interested in entrepreneurship, business, social contribution, or solving regional issues.
Number of presenters: Up to 12 teams (tentative)
Awards: Grand Prize, Excellence Award, Fighting Spirit Award, Audience Award (tentative)
Application deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026, 23:59
How to apply: Please apply by filling out your self-introduction, idea overview, etc., using the dedicated form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcfZCR4vZmucAwT6VzwzVAPLEjGTN_F6SzGbremyTeFJYdRg/viewform?usp=dialog
Special notes regarding application
No business knowledge is required. We welcome challenges from the "seed stage" of ideas before starting a business.
Team applications (up to 3 members) are also possible. The presentation on the day can be given by one representative or by multiple members taking turns.
If there are many applications, selection will be made considering the content of the entry and regional balance.
■ Event Outline
Event name: Umekita StartUp! Innovator Koshien 2026 (Ecosystem Link#54 presented by It's Sta.)
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 16:45-20:30
Venue: Grand Green Osaka North Building, JAM BASE 4F Syn-SALON
■ Organizer
It's Sta.
It's Sta. is a community operated by the UMEKITA Future Innovation Organization (U-FINO) where people challenging innovation—such as startups, new business development managers, financial institutions, professionals, administration, and support organizations—interact. Through events and study sessions, various people, including innovators and trailblazers essential for new industry creation, share technologies and knowledge, and by actively disseminating and engaging, aim to create an environment where those involved can co-create and grow.
UMEKITA Future Innovation Organization (U-FINO)
U-FINO aims to realize the "Fusion of 'Green' and 'Innovation'" as the urban development goal of the "Grand Green Osaka" Umekita 2nd District Development Project, and is working towards creating new industries, which is a core function of the city.