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FIDAO-Community is an open and free online community that anyone can join. Hosted on Discord, it serves as a space for sharing knowledge and connecting with others, where members engage in discussions on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, and robotics, as well as topics like STEM, entrepreneurship, finance, and future-focused education.
FIDAO-Membership is a specialized talent development program designed for individuals and teams seeking practical experience through participation in international robotics competitions (WRO, FTC), business model development, entrepreneurship, finance, and accelerator programs. Members gain access to exclusive paid services and events provided by FID INC.
Both the FIDAO-Community and FIDAO-Membership are operated by FID Inc., a company headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
WRO (World Robot Olympiad) is an international robotics competition with participation from over 80 countries. It is designed for students from elementary school to university, aiming to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork through robot design and programming.
To participate in the WRO Japan Official Osaka Qualifying Tournament, you must first join the Future Innovator DAO community on Discord and apply for membership in the Future Innovator DAO. Only those whose membership applications are approved through the screening process will be eligible to submit an entry for the tournament.
The participation fee is ¥3,600 per person (tax included).
FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) is one of the world’s premier robotics competitions for students aged 12 to 18. With over 30 years of history, FIRST® is supported by global technology leaders such as RTX, Qualcomm, and NASA. The FIRST® Tech Challenge brings together participants from 81 countries and is held annually in more than 30 countries around the world. Through FTC, students gain hands-on experience not only in robot design and programming, but also in team building, presentations, and strategic business planning.
No, the FIRST® Tech Challenge has not yet been held in Japan. To change that, we at FID Inc. have established the FIRST Tech Challenge Japan Championship Bid Committee. Our mission is to bring the first official FTC event to Japan and provide Japanese students with access to world-class educational experiences and a platform to compete on the global stage.
In Japan, there are limited opportunities for middle and high school students—who are in a critical stage of physical and mental development—to gain practical experience in STEM and entrepreneurial education. As a result, the country faces a shortage of globally competitive engineers and entrepreneurs. Hosting the FIRST® Tech Challenge in Japan is a crucial step toward closing this educational gap and fostering the next generation of innovators who are eager to take on global challenges.
VISIONARY LAUNCHPAD STUDIO is an innovative educational studio dedicated to cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurs and executive engineers. In today's VUCA era, where rapid change is the norm, VLS aims to foster future leaders who can navigate and shape the world ahead. Through a unique program that integrates entrepreneurship and STEM education, VLS equips students with market insight, practical business skills, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to turn ideas into reality.
VLS is designed for students from middle school to university level, typically ages 12 to 22. Recommended age and skill levels may vary depending on the course content.
VISIONARY LAUNCHPAD STUDIO (VLS) is an innovative educational studio dedicated to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs and executive engineers.In an era defined by constant and unpredictable change—often referred to as the VUCA age—VLS aims to cultivate future leaders who can shape the world. Through its original programs that integrate entrepreneurship and STEM, VLS empowers students with deep financial and economic insight, practical business skills, cutting-edge technological capabilities, and the ability to transform ideas into reality.
Startups specializing in cutting-edge fields such as AI, blockchain, edtech, and robotics have emerged from our graduates. These entrepreneurs have successfully integrated their technical expertise with market needs to launch ventures both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, two startups founded by VLS students—one based in Japan and the other in the United States—have been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s J-StartX program, accelerating their global business development.
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