Model Entrepreneur® Competition – Legacy Tokyo 2025
本比賽發源於美國，至今已舉辦十屆，每年都受到全球高中生踴躍報名，也曾榮獲世界日報的專題報導，充分肯定了比賽對學生能力提升與升學的影響力。
本次於日本東京舉辦的MEC Legacy Tokyo 2025邀請到包括哈佛大學工程與應用科學學院副院長 Dr. Anas Chalah、龍星基金共同創辦人Steve Bernstein在內的重量級評審，為學生提供國際級的舞台，開發創業者思維。為了支持更多優質且具潛力的提案，比賽亦將提供創業基金。MEC 自創立11年以來，已有超過39位參賽學生成功錄取哈佛、耶魯、賓夕法尼亞大學、西北大學、哥倫比亞大學和柏克萊等名校。明年的比賽現已正式開放報名。
Registration Information
Eligibility:
- Participants must be students currently enrolled in grades 9-12.
- Each team should consist of 2-6 members.
- Teams must pass the qualification review conducted by the MEC committee. Check for more details below.
- Registration and payment must be completed by the specified deadline.
Registration Steps:
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Submit qualification materials (check below) and receive the qualification confirmation email |
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Make payment to complete the registration process |
Qualification Review:
- Submit a Team Introduction Video:Each team is required to submit a video introduction lasting between 1.5 and 2 minutes. This video should feature an introduction of each team member and include a brief presentation of the entrepreneurial idea your team is most passionate about. All team members must speak during the video.
- Complete the Online Question Set: Each team must complete the designated online question set.
- Meet Oneof the Following Criteria and Provide Supporting Documentation:
- Attend a school listed here.
- Submit a recommendation letter in English from a relevant club advisor, school teacher, or a past MEC award winner.
- Submit your school grades or English proficiency test scores.
How to Submit:
Please send the video and supporting documents to mec@ivyedugrp.org. In the email, kindly include your team name and the names of all team members. Please use the subject line: “MEC Qualification Review Submission- [Your Team Name]”.
The MEC Committee will review the submitted materials. Students who pass the evaluation will receive a qualification email confirming their eligibility to proceed with the registration.
*If you’re a student studying in mainland China, please register here to participate in MEC Hybrid China 2025 to skip the qualification review and receive additional resources and guidance.
Important Dates:
- Registration and Qualification Materials Submission Deadline: 2025.01.15 (PST GMT-8)
- Payment Deadline: 2025.01.22 (PST GMT-8)
Competition Process:
- Business Proposal – First Draft Submission Deadline: 2025.04.07 (PDT GMT-7)
- 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 (JPT GMT 9)
- Competition Events: 2025.07.29 – 07.31 (JPT 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.
- Workshop:Participate in hands-on learning with top 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 SEASGet ready to be inspired! As the Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning at Harvard SEAS for Teaching and Learning and a 2023 Hero’s Award recipient from the President of Harvard, 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 ($3,000 start-up fund; $1,500 in scholarships for IEG programs per member; letter of recommendation from MEC Judge)
- 2nd Place: $9,800 ($2,000 start-up fund; $1,300 in scholarships for IEG programs per member; letter of recommendation from MEC Judge)
- 3rd Place: $7,550 ($1,250 start-up fund; $1,050 in scholarships for IEG programs per member; letter of recommendation from MEC Judge)
- 4th Place: $6,300 ($600 start-up fund; $950 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.
About Us
MEC is a global competition hosted by IEG Global Association.
All university-run programs are conducted by each university respectively, and IEG serves as its official representative.
Contact
A: 5214 Diamond Heights Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94131
A: 90 Hamilton Street, Floor 2, Cambridge, MA 02139
T: 1.800.965.9379
E-mail： mec@ivyedugrp.org
