Participation in and Award at the NEDO Entrepreneurs Program (NEP)

Huimin Lu, a second-year doctoral student in our lab, participated in the 2025 NEDO Entrepreneurs Program (NEP) exploratory course, a startup support program for deep-tech ventures. At the final pitch event, NEP-Lab 2026, Lu received the VC Award selected by venture-capital stakeholders. This startup activity aims to implement technologies that Lu has developed through master's and doctoral research in society. The award recognized both the originality of the technology and its potential applications and social impact.