We are HUB, a student-based organization based in Hokkaido.
"HUB" stands for Hokkaido Unique Base,
<aside> 🦄 Realizing your hopes with your own personality is also realizing the hopes of you and someone else.
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We aim to create a society where such uniqueness is maximized.
We put one more meaning to the word "HUB". Here is what kind of base we want to build and what state we want it to be in.
<aside> ✈️ Unique people from around the world gather in Hokkaido, and ideas take off from Hokkaido to the world.
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We want to create start-up ecosystem a “HUB” in Hokkaido.
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However, the culture of startups is still new in Hokkaido.
To encourage startup culture, we are organizing a start-up program ”THE NORTHERN CHALLENGE 2024.”
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With such enthusiasm, we prepare exciting projects in the northern land.
Hackathons
Pitch Contest
We plan multi-day hackathons from December to January. You will quickly and rapidly advance projects in a short period of time and experience the enthusiasm of a startup.
The final pitch contest will be held at Hokkaido Innovation Week (Hokkaido Innovation Week) in Sapporo where investors from all over the world will be gathered.
Communicate your idea effectively and acquire the skills to take on the world
If you resonate with one of these message, you should apply.
If you were asked to talk forever about what you love, you would probably complain at some point. Complaints that you hit because you have pursued what you love. You can solve them on your own.
You will meet people who are serious about it and can solve it together with you. Show us your dedication.
"Look at this dedication." A person who has a passion for saying "I'm a passionate person. Programming, coming up with ideas, designing. Whatever your output, there is an issue that needs your output.
Here is an environment where your output can be implemented in society. Show us your dedication.
3.All Rounder
People who are always trying to get out of their comfort zone. People who want to collaborate with unique people from all over the world to discover the essence of an issue and create one through trial and error.
We want you to take on a difficult challenge that is worth putting all of your energy into. Give it all you've got.
“Unique people from around the world gather in Hokkaido, and ideas take off from Hokkaido to the world.”
This program is the first step toward such a future. We focus on these three points in this program.