What is academist?
Realizing an open academic industry
Accelerating through collaboration of diverse stakeholders.
"Decline in research capabilities" in Japan is being emphasized. While the country is also feeling a sense of crisis and implementing various measures, it is difficult to change the situation solely with the country's efforts.
We believe that this is not a question of whether government-led policies are good or bad, but rather a structural limitation of the nation-state (centralized) university model. Simply maintaining the traditional model that has lasted for 150 years will not only worsen the research environment for researchers but also create a greater emotional distance between researchers and others, leading to the decline of the academic soil that nurtures innovation.
At academist, we aim to realize an "open academic industry" by creating a decentralized model that allows for various patronages including not only countries but also individuals and companies, and through research, we aim to create a society that becomes richer.
At academist, we value researchers expressing their research Vision in their own words. We believe that promoting researcher participation in research through support and assistance from diverse stakeholders is essential for a decentralized model.
Therefore, we operate a range of services that connect researchers with individuals and companies.
academist Crowdfunding is a mechanism where researchers communicate their research Vision, and supporters who resonate with it provide assistance.
Challengers set a target amount and fundraising deadline for specific purposes and seek support. If the target amount is achieved within the set deadline, it is considered a crowdfunding success, and the support funds can be received. Supporters choose to support projects they want to cheer for by selecting a return. If the target amount is not reached, support reservations are canceled.
academist Fanclub is a mechanism where researchers communicate their research Vision on a long-term basis, and supporters who resonate with it join the fan club.
Challengers regularly communicate their research activities and recruit continuous research fans. Since no target amount is set, they can receive research activity expenses and living expenses monthly. Supporters choose to participate by selecting support courses for fan clubs they want to cheer for and can view activity reports exclusive to supporters. It is also possible to unsubscribe at any time.
academist Grant allows researchers to receive grants from companies by applying their research Vision.
Researchers not only have the opportunity to obtain research grants but also advance relationships with companies, leading to long-term opportunities for research development. Companies gain access to researcher networks, gain insights into their future business development, and can implement pure research support.
