Ludus Labs is a startup incubator focused on creating impact by leveraging AI technologies with a global reach. We do this by grouping teams from around the world in digital and collaborative environments, and challenging them to solve problems related to healthcare, energy, and education. University students pursuing entrepreneurship, global impact, and building international networks are encouraged to apply. The work of Ludus Labs is supported by our visionary sponsors, university partners, volunteers, and mentors.
UPCOMING LAUNCH_PROGRAMS
LAUNCH_NAGOYA: AI X AGING SOCIETY (short program)
Join your peers at Nagoya University for a short-term intensive online program based on content from world-renowned startup accelerators. Learn how to validate business models and frame solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time under the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
You will build your own impact startup team, gain a better understanding of decentralized tech, foster valuable intercultural communication skills, and start building a professional network for future job opportunities.
LAUNCH_KANSAI: AI X AGING SOCIETY (long program)
Join your peers at Kansai, Chiba, & Tohoku University for a long-term intensive online program based on content from world-renowned startup accelerators. Learn how to validate business models and frame solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time under the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
You will build your own impact startup team, gain a better understanding of decentralized tech, foster valuable intercultural communication skills, and start building a professional network for future job opportunities.
LAUNCH_DETAILS
(01) Learn how to form, test, and validate (or invalidate) a business idea and measure impact.
(02) Facilitated by Ludus Labs an organization connected to some of the top startup accelerators from around the world.
(03) An interactive learning experience designed for students interested in starting new ventures, creating virtual experiences, and disrupting the status quo with new technologies.
(04) Access to a growing community of talented peers across the world.
(05) Program dates: Feb. – March ’24 (1 to 2 nights a week)
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
By the end of the course you will have:
- fostered your ability to collaborate in virtual platforms with a diverse set of peers from around the world.
- learned how to validate business models and frame solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
- formed your own impact startup team and gained an understanding of AI.
- built networks with international business professionals for future job opportunities.
- earned digital certification to share on professional networking and career sites.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
Global Founders who want to turn an idea into an enduring business by understanding the viability of a product before investing years of time and resources.
Global Creators who want to build the future with tools and know-how that create innovative virtual experiences.
Global Entrepreneurs who are challenging the status quo and want to work in decentralized technologies.
ABOUT
Ludus Labs was formed from team members of the highly regarded social impact accelerator program, Unreasonable Labs Japan (ULJ).
At ULJ, we helped startups trying to solve some of Japan’s most pressing problems. For example, how do you support a population aging faster than any other developed nation in the world? How do you revitalize society and clean up after a natural disaster? How do you change an education system that emphasizes learning by rote into a system that teaches critical skills needed for jobs of the future? We saw these challenges as opportunities to forge innovation not only for Japan but for the world. Ludus Labs builds on this work.
TESTIMONIALS
“This was absolutely incredible. Before today, I had been “checked out” during virtual platforms. But this virtual exchange had me engaged the ENTIRE time. I absolutely loved it. ”
Virtual Exchange Program US participant
“This is a great opportunity to interact with people you wouldn't normally be able to interact with if you were just attending school.”
Virtual Exchange Program US participant
“I was very happy to be able to participate in this exchange. Thank you very much for letting me enjoy it. I would love to participate again.”
Launch_Kansai Program JP participant
“It is probably the earliest and most advanced initiative of its kind in Japan.”
Launch_Kansai Program JP participant
“This has to be experienced to be believed! It was more liberating than I thought it would be, and I enjoyed learning new things. It was also fun to be at a social event that connected me to so many places. I felt the potential for the future.”
Launch_Kansai Program JP participant
“Although it is called virtual the people and the content are so real that I felt as if I had actually been abroad.``
Launch_Kansai Program JP participant
Participating in the Web3 Bootcamp helped me excel professionally. I won two awards at my school because of the program.
Launch_Kansai US Program Participant
COURSE BENEFITS
ACTIONABLE FRAMEWORKS
Collaborative design sprints, engaging lectures, team building sessions, and mentor days with established entrepreneurs and knowledge experts.
FLEXIBLE INTENSIVE
Conducted in Zoom, Discord and VR environments (no special hardware required). Generally two evening sessions a week for busy students who need flexible time schedules.
GLOBAL NETWORK
Classmates from all over the world. Gain fresh perspectives and meet like-minded university students. Network with international business professionals for future career opportunities.
LIFETIME COMMUNITY
Lifetime access to a private Discord community of current and future alumni members. Opportunity to participate in our Ambassador Program and return to facilitate future courses.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Learn in metaverse environments, collaborate with design and no-code tools, work together with global peers.
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