Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail Planning and Development Wanted

2021.09.01
Outdoor item

Would you like to create the future together?

The “Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail Project” connects a number of attractive satoyama and sightseeing spots scattered in the six cities and towns of Ibaraki Prefecture, and develops a long trail of approximately 320km that allows you to enjoy the entire north of the prefecture.
We are looking for original item development plans and ideas that will lead to the creation of new appeal and awareness of the project.

Reiwa 3rd Year Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail Original Item Planning and Development Application Guidelines

1. 1. Effect
By soliciting original item development plans and ideas for the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail based on ingenuity and ingenuity, and subsidizing plans and ideas selected by the competition (hereinafter referred to as “competition”) method. The purpose is to promote the development of original items, thereby creating new attractions and increasing awareness of the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail.

2. 2. Recruitment summary
(1) Department / theme
【Development department】

theme	Recruitment contents	Number to be adopted
Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail Original Outdoor Item Development Plan	A new development plan for original outdoor items that can be used in the field such as trails, but also as an item that deepens the friendliness and memories of the trail. example: ・ Outdoor equipment such as backpacks, clothing, and accessories with unique designs or functions ・ Carrying food using special products from the northern part of the prefecture as raw materials	Some numbers

[Idea section]

theme	Recruitment contents	Number to be adopted
Ideas for original outdoor items on the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail	An unprecedented original outdoor item idea that can be used as a practical item that can actually be used in the field such as trails, but also as an item that deepens the friendliness and memories of the trail.	About 5 cases

(2) Qualifications for application
[Development department] [Idea department]
A person or group that falls under any of the following
1) Individuals, corporations, groups, etc. aiming to plan and develop new products
2) Ibaraki Prefectural Boryokudan Exclusion Ordinance (2010 Ibaraki Prefectural Ordinance No. 36) Not a person stipulated in Article 2 No. 1 or Article 2 No. 3 and the person concerned is not a member.

(3) Recruitment period
[Development department] [Idea department]
Must arrive from October 1st (Friday), 3rd year of Reiwa to Sunday, October 31st, 3rd year of Reiwa

(4) Recruitment requirements
【Development department】
1) Must be an item sold in the northern area of Ibaraki Prefecture ( * 1 )
2) Any of the effects of regional revitalization, such as an increase in the number of tourists entering the area, promotion of tourism-related industries, and job creation.
Or it is a plan that you can expect more than one
3) The product or package tells you that it is an item on the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail.
4) The plan should allow you to continue selling items that you have developed independently from the next fiscal year onward ( * 2 ).
5) The plan should not be aimed at politics, religion, or election campaigns.
6) The plan should not violate relevant laws and regulations.
7) The plan must be completed by March 10, 4th (Thursday), Reiwa.
8) The plan must not be eligible for other subsidies.

[Idea section]
1) Must be an item sold in the northern area of Ibaraki Prefecture ( * 1 )
2) Any of the effects of regional revitalization, such as an increase in the number of tourists entering the area, promotion of tourism-related industries, and job creation.
Or it is an idea that can be expected from multiple people
3) The product or package tells you that it is an item on the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail.
4) Being an idea that is not aimed at politics, religion, or election campaigns
5) Be an idea that does not violate relevant laws and regulations
6) Ideas that are not eligible for other prizes
( * 1 ) Hitachi City, Hitachiota City, Takahagi City, Kitaibaraki City, Hitachiomiya City, Daigo Town
( * 2 ) In the development department, it is an important requirement to continue sales from the next fiscal year onward.

(5) Others
[Development department] [Idea department]
・ Existing products (products that are already in circulation) are not eligible for application.
However, those with new ideas and improvements will be eligible for application.

3. 3. Subsidies and prize content
(1) Overview
【Development department】

Department subsidy upper limit	Subsidy rate	Subsidy period
1.5 million yen	100%	Until March 31, 4th year of Reiwa

* If the subsidy target project cost is less than the subsidy upper limit, that amount will be the subsidy amount.
* The subsidy is scheduled to be issued in late March, 4th year of Reiwa after the result report meeting.

[Idea section]

Prize amount per idea	Presentation time
50,000 yen	Within 1 month after screening / selection

(2) Expenses not covered by subsidies
【Development department】
・ Management and operation costs of the subsidized person
・ Equivalent to consumption tax
・ Consulting fee
・ Other expenses that are deemed unsuitable for the development of original goods

4. Selection method
【Development department】
The examination is conducted in two stages, the first examination (document examination) and the second examination (presentation examination).
We will evaluate the development plan with an emphasis on “uniqueness,” “characteristics,” “story,” and specific implementation and sales prospects.

(1) Primary examination (document examination)
・ We will judge based on the application form (we may conduct face-to-face or telephone hearings as necessary).
・ Even if the number of applications is less than the planned number of applications, we will not select a plan with a low evaluation as a result of the examination.
・ The selection result will be notified to the e-mail address stated in the application form and will be posted on the following website. (Scheduled to be posted on the website in November 3rd year of Reiwa)
〇 “Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail” homepage: https://kenpokult.com/
〇 Ibaraki Kenpoku Promotion Bureau homepage: https://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/soshiki/kikaku/kenpokusinkou/index.html

(2) Second screening (presentation screening)
・ Plans that have passed the first screening will be presented to the selection committee and will be finalized (if absent, they will be excluded from the selection).
[Date and time] Scheduled for November 3rd year of Reiwa
[Place] Mito City
* Details will be announced in the notification of the selection result of the first screening.
* The holding time and examination method may change to prevent new coronavirus infections. In that case, we will inform you of the examination method again.
* The examination items are as shown in the attached table. Select from the plan with the highest total score.

[Idea section]
In the examination, we will examine the documents and emphasize the “uniqueness”, “characteristics”, “story”, etc. of the item you proposed.

(1) Primary examination (document examination)
・ We will judge based on the application form (we may conduct face-to-face or telephone hearings as necessary).
・ The selection result will be notified to the e-mail address stated in the application form and will be posted on the following website. (Scheduled to be posted on the website in November 3rd year of Reiwa)
〇 “Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail” homepage: https://kenpokult.com/
〇 Ibaraki Kenpoku Promotion Bureau homepage: https://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/soshiki/kikaku/kenpokusinkou/index.html

5. Application method

[Development department] [Idea department]
Please make one copy of the attached “Application Form” and submit it by mail to the address below (if you have any reference materials, please submit one copy as well).
For inquiries regarding recruitment, please contact the following inquiries.

[Submission destination of application]
2-2-7 Suehiro-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture 310-0053
Namche Bazaar Co., Ltd. To Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail Project Secretariat
[Contact]
Namche Bazaar Co., Ltd .: Komuro
E-mail: kenpokult@namchebazar.co.jp Phone: 029-254-7733 * Reception 10: 00-17: 00

* Outsourcer Ibaraki Prefecture Policy Planning Department Nagasaki Prefecture Government Office Phone: 029-301-2715

6. Precautions regarding application
[Development department] [Idea department]
(1) If the applicant falls under any of the following items, it will be excluded from the examination (assistance after selection). If it is found that the matter is applicable after the adoption, the adoption will be canceled, and if the subsidy or prize money (hereinafter referred to as “subsidy, etc.”) has already been issued, the full amount will be refunded. ..
In addition, you will be required to pay the additional amount calculated at a rate of 10.95% per year according to the period from the date of receipt of the subsidy to the date of the order to return the subsidy.

1) When there is no description in the required items of the submitted documents or when the required documents are not submitted
2) When there is a false statement in the submitted documents
3) When it is found that the applicant, group, plan, and idea content violate laws and regulations 4) When it is found that there was any other inappropriate act

(2) Changes to the application details will not be accepted after the application period has expired.

(3) Please note that the submitted documents will not be returned.

(4) We will not bear the expenses related to the creation of plans and ideas.

[Idea section]
・ The intellectual property rights of the selected ideas will be transferred to Ibaraki Prefecture.

7. Obligations of adopters, etc.
【Development department】
(1) Compliance with laws and regulations
Please comply with relevant laws and regulations when implementing the plan.

(2) Burden of damage
The adopter will bear all damages caused by the implementation of the plan, and Ibaraki Prefecture will not take any responsibility.

(3) Cooperation in reporting and investigation
Please cooperate with the following investigations and reports.
1) Progress (follow-up) survey by visiting the site of selection committee members, etc.
2) Presentation at the result report meeting
We will announce the original items we have developed and specific sales plans.

[Date] Scheduled for early 3rd year of Reiwa
[Place] Mito City
* The holding time and method may change to prevent infection with the new coronavirus.

3) Submission of performance report
Please submit the attached “Achievement Report” by the result report meeting.

4) Submission of progress report
Please submit a “progress report” regarding the subsequent achievements and progress of the development plan by March 5th year of Reiwa.

5) Others (questionnaire survey to verify the effect of the plan, etc.)

(4) Property management
Property acquired with assistance or with increased utility that falls under any of the following items shall not be used, transferred, exchanged, discarded, loaned or pledged against the purpose of implementing the plan. matter. However, this does not apply if the useful life of the property has expired or if the prefecture recognizes that it is particularly necessary.
In principle, the useful life shall be the period specified by the Ministry of Finance Ordinance (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 15 of 1965) regarding the useful life of depreciable assets.
1) Machines and equipment
2) Others recognized as property

(5) Preservation of documentary evidence
Please organize the evidence documents that clarify the facts of income and expenditure regarding the accounting related to the subsidy, and keep these documents until the end of the 8th year of Reiwa.

(Appendix)

【Development department】

① Understanding the purpose of the business	・ Is the plan in line with the recruitment theme?
② Contribution to the community	・ Are you responding to local issues and needs? ・ Does it contribute to regional revitalization?
③ Environmental protection	・ Is the burden on the environment reduced in the raw materials, manufacturing, containers and packaging, sales, use, and after use of the original items to be developed? ・ Is it a product that fosters or promotes an environmental conservation mindset?
④ Enthusiasm	・ Are you motivated to work on development? ・ Are you motivated to create the appeal of the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail? ・ Are you willing to expand the awareness of the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail? ・ Are you motivated to promote the region?
⑤ Marketability	・ Is it a plan that can appeal to the outdoor class? ・ Is the price set in a well-balanced manner to match the product? ・ Is it a product that you want to recommend to people, wear it in the field, or use it because it has “cuteness”, “fashionability”, and “coolness”? ・ Does the product or package convey that it is an item on the Ibaraki Prefecture North Long Trail?
⑥ Ability	・ Whether “promotion method of the product” and “where and how to sell it are effective” are concretely shown. ・ Are there any plans for specific sales destinations for the products? Can stable product supply be expected? ・ Are you capable of office work, accounting, etc.
⑦ Originality	・ Are there any ingenuity unique to the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail? ・ Are there any ingenuity unique to the northern part of the prefecture? ・ Is it an unprecedented item?

[Idea section]

① Understanding the purpose of the business	・ Is the idea in line with the recruitment theme?
② Contribution to the community	・ Are you responding to local issues and needs? ・ Does it contribute to regional revitalization?
③ Environmental protection	・ Is consideration given to reducing the burden on the environment when using and after using the original item? ・ Is it a product that fosters or promotes an environmental conservation mindset?
④ Enthusiasm	・ Are you motivated to create the appeal of the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail? ・ Are you willing to expand the awareness of the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail? ・ Are you motivated to promote the region?
⑤ Marketability	・ Is it an idea that can be appealed to the outdoor people? ・ Is it a product that you want to recommend to people, wear it in the field, or use it because it has “cuteness”, “fashionability”, and “coolness”? ・ Does the product or package convey that it is an item on the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail? ・ Is it feasible as a product?
⑥ Originality	・ Are there any ingenuity unique to the Ibaraki Kenpoku Long Trail? ・ Are there any ingenuity unique to the northern part of the prefecture? ・ Is it an item that has never been seen before?