14th Annual SCORE!
1st Place
National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College
Development of a High-Performance Biocosmetic "Café de Okinawa" using Okinawan Coffee Grounds and Microemulsion Technology
Presenter:
- Naotaro Umuro
- Ken Uyama
- Keisuke Sima
2nd Place
Kyuyo High School
Can Okinawan Plants Be Used as Sunscreen? ~UV Absorption Effects of Shell Ginger and Hibiscus Leaves~
Presenter:
- Yuzuki Chinen
- Mizuki Oshiro
- Yota Arakaki
3rd Place (tie)
Shuri High School
Artificial Cultivation of Ganoderma Incidum ~Is it possible to cultivate Ganoderma Incidum using materials in Okinawa~
Presenter:
- Mei Nakazato
3rd place (tie)
National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College
Soil DX Realized through "BioBoost"
Presenter:
- Suzuho Kouchi
- Akito Tamura
- Jin Sunakawa
Poster Presentation 1st Place
National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College
Coral Reef Restoration Project Using Underwater AI Drone Systems
Presenter:
- Shina Miiji
- Tsugumi Maehira
- Rin Sugimoto
Event Overview
| When? | Saturday, November 29 |
| Where? | OIST Auditorium |
| Who can apply? | Senior high school students in Okinawa. |
| Who can attend? | Anyone can attend as a guest. No registration required. |
| Program | ＜Morning＞ 09:00 Registration 10:00 Opening Ceremony 10:05 Special talk by Lifetime Ventures General Partner:Koshu Kunii 11:00 Presentation Begin ＜Afternoon＞ *Please note that the schedule may vary depending on the progress of the event. |
APPLICATION DEADLINES AND SCHEDULE
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SCORE! 2025 OutlineHOW TO APPLY
The application period has ended. Thank you very much for all your applications.
Participating Teams and Research Titles (INPO)
| School | Research Title | |
| Okinawa Christian School International |
Biodegradation of Polyethylene Using Galleria mellonella: An Ecofriendly Solution to Plastic Pollution- | |
| Okinawa Shogaku Senior High School | The development of a behavior~inhibiting anti-fouling coating for barnacles | |
| Kyuyo High School | Can Okinawan Plants Be Used as Sunscreens? ~UV Absorption Effects of Shell Ginger and Hibiscus Leaves~ |
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| Shuri High School | Artificial Cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum ~Is it possible to cultivate Ganoderma lucidum using materials in Okinawa~ |
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| Hokubu Agricultural High School | Let's Avoid the Food Crisis with Edible Insects! ~Delicious Sweets from Sago Worms~ |
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| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Development of a High-Performance Biocosmetic "Café de Okinawa" using Okinawan Coffee Grounds and Microemulsion Technology |
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| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Soil DX Realized through “BioBoost" |
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Poster Presentations (INPO)
| Okinawa Christian School International | Investigating the Role of Microbial Communities in Enhancing Plant Resilience to Drought and Salinity Stress in Okinawa |
| Mirai Senior High School of Technology | A new art world to enjoy with photos and sounds! |
| Hokubu Agricultural High School | Using Art to Protect Okinawa’s Sea-urchins |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Posture-Navi: A Behavior Change Support Device to Fundamentally Improve Straight Neck |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Next-Generation Autonomous Firefighting Drones with Sonic Extinguishing and AI Swarm Control |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Coral Reef Restoration Project Using Underwater AI Drone Systems |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Next-Generation Food Self-Sufficiency for Human Long-Duration Space Stays - Research on an Automated Hydroponics Platform using AI and Robotics - |
| National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College | Regional Circular System Creating Tourism Resources from Marine Plastic Waste Mirai + Ito (Miraito) |
| Konan High School | Beyond Distance: Immersive Sports Excitement from Okinawa |
| Nanbu Commercial High School
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AI for Overcoming Educational Inequality |
Judges (INPO)
| Prof. Amy Shen *Chief Judge Professor, Provost, Micro/Bio/Nanofluidics Unit, OIST |
| Ms. Lauren Ha Associate Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation, OIST |
| Mr. Tsutomu Ashitomi Section Leader, Science and Technology Promotion Division, Okinawa Prefectural Government |
| Mr. Takeshi Miyahira Section Chief, School Support and Science Education Training Section, Okinawa Prefectural Education Center |
| Mr. Koshu Kunii General Partners, Lifetime Ventures |
Host
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Sponsors and Collaborators
Okinawa Prefectural Government
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education
People's Council for Promotion of OIST
Platform for All Regions of Kyushu & Okinawa for Startup-ecosystem (PARKS)
