Competition Highlights
Plan Choices:
Basic Plan
$999
This plan covers all scheduled events and competitions.
Includes:
Judge Consultation
Lectures
Daily Lunch
Most Popular
Signature Plan
Limited Offer
$1,699
Basic Plan + daily breakfast, hotel room, and full chaperone support during the competition.
Includes:
Basic Plan
Daily Breakfast
Accommodation
(3 Nights)
Chaperone Support
Premium Plan
$4,999
Basic Plan + daily breakfast, premium single room, full chaperone support, and others.
Includes:
Basic Plan
Daily Breakfast
Courtyard Tokyo Station Hotel, Hotel Toranomon Hills, Oakwood Premier Tokyo, or another 4-star hotel (3 nights)
Dedicated Chaperone Support
Private Group Chat
Airport Pick-Up/Drop-off
Taxi for Transit
Important Dates:
- Commercial Video Submission Deadline: 2025.05.30 (PDT GMT-7)
- Business Proposal – Final Draft Submission Deadline: 2025.07.14 (PDT GMT-7)
- Check-in: 2025.07.28 14:30 – 20:30 (JST GMT+9)
- Competition Events: 2025.07.29 – 07.31 (JST GMT+9)
Competition Activities:
- Orientation: Kickstart your journey with essential insights and guidelines.
- Lectures: Learn from industry leaders and experts, including Dr. Anas Chalah, Assistant Dean at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
- Consultation Sessions: Join small-group discussions and receive expert insights from top academics and industry professionals.
- 3-Day Competitions: Challenge yourself and showcase your skills.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections during the dinner party and social events.
- Explore Tokyo: Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and beauty of Tokyo.
Meet Our Judge of the Year:
Dr. Anas Chalah,
Assistant Dean at
Harvard SEAS
Get ready to be inspired! As the Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a 2023 Harvard Heroes Award recipient, Dr. Anas Chalah’s insights and experience will provide incredible value and inspiration to our participants!
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Key Takeaways:
- Recommendation Letter (from our Judges, including Dr. Anas Chalah)
- Awards (gold certificate/trophy)
- Printed Certificate of Participation (silver certificate)
- Winners have the privilege of writing recommendation letters for future MEC Legacy contestants
Total Prizes Value Over $110,000:
Our awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of our participants and include start-up funds, trophies, certificates, and IEG scholarships that grant access to a range of IEG programs.
- 1st Place: $12,000 ($2,400 start-up fund; $1,600 in scholarships for IEG programs per member; letter of recommendation from MEC Judge)
- 2nd Place: $9,900 ($1,500 start-up fund; $1,400 in scholarships for IEG programs per member; letter of recommendation from MEC Judge)
- 3rd Place: $7,700 ($800 start-up fund; $1,150 in scholarships for IEG programs per member; letter of recommendation from MEC Judge)
- 4th Place: $6,300 ($300 start-up fund; $1,000 in scholarships for IEG programs per member; letter of recommendation from MEC Judge)
- 5th Place: $4,500 ($300 start-up fund; $700 in scholarships for IEG programs per member; letter of recommendation from MEC Judge)
Other team awards will be listed in the MEC Brochure.