[Okayama University] PSI Entrepreneurship Festival Held: Okayama University Cooperates in Planning and Operation, Affiliated Members Take the Stage
The 'PSI Entrepreneurship Festival' was held in Hiroshima on March 14, 2026, with Okayama University cooperating in its organization and its students/alumni presenting on stage.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 07:26
- 🔍 Collected: March 30, 2026 at 22:56
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 25, 2026 at 05:00 (606h 4m after Collected)
March 30, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
National University Corporation Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
◆ Overview
The "PSI Entrepreneurship Festival: Result Reporting Session Connecting Chugoku and Shikoku," which National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City, President: Yasutomo Nasu) helped plan and operate, was held in Hiroshima City on March 14, 2026, featuring presentations from university-affiliated individuals.
Hosted by PSI (Peace & Science Innovation) under the concept "Peace to You Who Challenge," the event aimed to bring together students, researchers, companies, and university personnel involved in entrepreneurship education in the Chugoku and Shikoku areas to share achievements and deepen interactions.
On the day of the event, diverse speakers crossing generations and positions—from elementary schoolers to graduate students, university faculty, and corporate/NPO representatives—gathered to present their practical applications and challenges. A wide range of pitches took place, including introductions to SSH initiatives in high schools, entrepreneurial experiences by school students, and practical efforts to solve regional issues. A "Round Table" was set up after each presentation, creating a space for dialogue and co-creation beyond mere presentations by allowing speakers and participants to exchange views up close.
Okayama University personnel also participated in the program. Ayuha Miyamoto, a second-year doctoral student in the Social and Cultural Sciences program at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, gave a presentation on the theme "AI KakerAI: Turning Papers into Classes." Additionally, in a panel talk featuring the entrepreneurship clubs of Hiroshima University, Kagawa University, and Okayama University held in the latter half, Kumi Nagata, an alumna of the university's entrepreneurship club, took the stage. Lively discussions were held regarding student-led challenges beyond university boundaries, characteristics of each club's activities, and shared challenges.
Furthermore, pitches by companies and NPOs provided diverse perspectives connecting education and society. Among the presenting organizations, Mizuho Pochette Co., Ltd. and the NPO Dappi are both collaborating with Okayama University on various initiatives, providing an opportunity to feel the expansion of the university's entrepreneurship education and regional collaboration. Through this event, it was reaffirmed that entrepreneurship is not for a limited few, but something nurtured through the connection of communities, schools, companies, and universities.
At Okayama University, the Startup and Venture Creation Headquarters serves as the contact point for entrepreneurship support, advising on the commercialization of technological seeds and business plans, connecting with support organizations and experts, and backing various challenges by students and faculty. Moving forward, the university will continue to promote the cultivation of next-generation entrepreneurial talent and the creation of regional innovations through collaboration with regional ecosystems like PSI. Please continue to look forward to the initiatives of Okayama University, an open regional core and distinctive research university.
National University Corporation Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
◆ Overview
The "PSI Entrepreneurship Festival: Result Reporting Session Connecting Chugoku and Shikoku," which National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City, President: Yasutomo Nasu) helped plan and operate, was held in Hiroshima City on March 14, 2026, featuring presentations from university-affiliated individuals.
Hosted by PSI (Peace & Science Innovation) under the concept "Peace to You Who Challenge," the event aimed to bring together students, researchers, companies, and university personnel involved in entrepreneurship education in the Chugoku and Shikoku areas to share achievements and deepen interactions.
On the day of the event, diverse speakers crossing generations and positions—from elementary schoolers to graduate students, university faculty, and corporate/NPO representatives—gathered to present their practical applications and challenges. A wide range of pitches took place, including introductions to SSH initiatives in high schools, entrepreneurial experiences by school students, and practical efforts to solve regional issues. A "Round Table" was set up after each presentation, creating a space for dialogue and co-creation beyond mere presentations by allowing speakers and participants to exchange views up close.
Okayama University personnel also participated in the program. Ayuha Miyamoto, a second-year doctoral student in the Social and Cultural Sciences program at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, gave a presentation on the theme "AI KakerAI: Turning Papers into Classes." Additionally, in a panel talk featuring the entrepreneurship clubs of Hiroshima University, Kagawa University, and Okayama University held in the latter half, Kumi Nagata, an alumna of the university's entrepreneurship club, took the stage. Lively discussions were held regarding student-led challenges beyond university boundaries, characteristics of each club's activities, and shared challenges.
Furthermore, pitches by companies and NPOs provided diverse perspectives connecting education and society. Among the presenting organizations, Mizuho Pochette Co., Ltd. and the NPO Dappi are both collaborating with Okayama University on various initiatives, providing an opportunity to feel the expansion of the university's entrepreneurship education and regional collaboration. Through this event, it was reaffirmed that entrepreneurship is not for a limited few, but something nurtured through the connection of communities, schools, companies, and universities.
At Okayama University, the Startup and Venture Creation Headquarters serves as the contact point for entrepreneurship support, advising on the commercialization of technological seeds and business plans, connecting with support organizations and experts, and backing various challenges by students and faculty. Moving forward, the university will continue to promote the cultivation of next-generation entrepreneurial talent and the creation of regional innovations through collaboration with regional ecosystems like PSI. Please continue to look forward to the initiatives of Okayama University, an open regional core and distinctive research university.