Technovation Girls 入賞/Selected for the Technovation Girls National Finals

Technovation Girlsは、2010年の開始から現在までに世界100か国以上、34,000名以上が参加している国際的なアプリ&ビジネス開発コンテストです。
本校から、10年生の山中葵生さんが出場し、国内の予選大会、アメリカの本大会でアプリの発表をすることができました。

国内では、408名、78チームから11チームが出場するファイナルラウンドに登壇し、企業賞「Salesforce賞」を受賞いたしました。アメリカ大会でも、セミファイナリスト（準決勝）に進出し、現在、ファイナリストの審査中です。

以下、山中葵生さんの感想となります。
「「StarConnect」は長期療養中の子どもが学校・友だち・感情をつなぎ留め、同じ境遇の仲間や回復者とつながることで、孤独を和らげ希望と居場所を届けるアプリです。
Technovation Girlsへの挑戦は3年目になります。GKAで学んできた社会課題の探究スキルを発揮。はじめは課題を抱える人々にニーズを調査しました。その結果、表面からは見えない本当の課題を発見し、多様な視点から解決策を考え、形にすることができました。
教室の中だけでは得られない、社会と直接つながるワクワクする経験でした。自分たちのアイデアが本当に誰かの力になる未来、今後も挑戦を続けていきます！」

以下に動画を添付します。

【アメリカ大会】
https://youtu.be/oTC-r6NmhX4?si=fOpk2zBYUvoLBrUZ
【国内発表　WITH HARAJUKU】
https://www.youtube.com/live/MdAHaMvYsXk?si=5dZe70KpD6RPIAQ7
11チーム目の発表で1:25:56〜から登壇しています。

生徒たちは日々の学びを大切に、多くの機会にアンテナを伸ばし、チャレンジしています。生徒たちが前向きに様々なチャレンジを繰り返すことができる学びの基地としてのGKAをこれからも大切にしていきたいと思います。

Technovation Girls is an international app and business development competition that has engaged more than 34,000 participants from over 100 countries since its launch in 2010.

From GKA, Grade 10 student Aoi Yamanaka participated in the competition and had the opportunity to present her app at both the Japanese National Finals and the Global Competition in the United States.

In Japan, her team advanced to the National Final Round, where only 11 teams were selected from 78 teams (408 participants), and received the Salesforce Award. At the Global Competition in the United States, she also advanced to the Semifinals, and the finalists are currently being selected.

Below are Aoi Yamanaka’s reflections:

“StarConnect is an app designed to help children undergoing long-term medical treatment stay connected to their school, friends, and emotions. By connecting them with peers in similar situations and individuals who have recovered, the app aims to reduce loneliness and provide hope and a sense of belonging.
This was my third year participating in Technovation Girls. Drawing on the social problem-solving and research skills I have developed at GKA, I began by investigating the needs of people directly affected by this issue. Through this process, I discovered underlying challenges that are not always visible on the surface and developed solutions from multiple perspectives, ultimately turning my ideas into a tangible product.
It was an exciting experience that allowed me to engage directly with society in ways that cannot be learned solely in the classroom. The possibility that my ideas could make a real difference in someone’s life inspires me to keep taking on new challenges, and I look forward to continuing this journey in the future.”

Videos of her presentations are available below.

Global Competition (USA)
https://youtu.be/oTC-r6NmhX4?si=fOpk2zBYUvoLBrUZ

Japan National Finals (WITH HARAJUKU)
https://www.youtube.com/live/MdAHaMvYsXk?si=5dZe70KpD6RPIAQ7
(Team 11’s presentation begins at 1:25:56.)

Our students embrace opportunities beyond the classroom and continue to challenge themselves through meaningful learning experiences. At GKA, we are committed to fostering an environment where students feel empowered to take on new challenges, learn from each experience, and grow with confidence. We will continue striving to be a place where curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to challenge oneself are nurtured every day.