Big if True Science Accelerator (BiTS) Japan Cohort Information Session
Dates:
2026.02.09
2026.01.28
ASCENT Japan Director and former ARPA-E*¹ Program Director Douglas Wicks will host a seminar introducing the overview, objectives, and application process for the BiTS Japan Cohort.
BiTS is a 15-week, part-time, online-focused accelerator program designed to develop bold research ideas into viable research programs.
Through one-on-one mentoring and iterative program design, participants refine their research concepts, culminating in a Demo Day pitch to funders and host institutions.
This program, building on its track record in the UK and Germany, is now being launched for the first time in Japan.
Organizer Renaissance Philanthropy will support up to 15 next-generation R&D leaders and help develop concepts for ARPA-style research programs (CRP*²).
We sincerely look forward to welcoming researchers and engineers eager to take on new challenges at the forefront of research, technology, and policy.
*¹ … A state-led, high-risk, high-impact research and development program specializing in the energy sector and aimed at societal implementation.
*² … Challenge-driven Research Program
Event Summary
- Event Name
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Big if True Science Accelerator (BiTS) Japan Cohort Information Session
- Date(s) (e.g. for exhibition)
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Monday, February 9, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- organizing
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Renaissance Philanthropy
- Form (something takes)
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hybrid
- Venue
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Online: Zoom
In-person: SAKURA DEEPTECH SHIBUYA (1-2 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Shibuya Sakura Stage Central Building 12F) - Entrance fee
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free
- Language
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English
- How to apply
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Advance registration is required. Please apply to participate using the form below.
[Luma] https://luma.com/3r29oeph?tk=RyDDc6
[Peatix] https://peatix.com/event/4823976/view?k=bb683b0df7c62c0c4d0bd0cfe4329b4c5026ec27
timetable
- 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
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Registration Desk / Venue Setup
- 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Seminar, Q&A
- 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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Networking / Venue Cleanup
