Send your application form and complete your registration by 17:00 on April 20, 2026 (Japan Time).

　To accommodate time differences across participating countries, both the Preliminary Round and the Final Round are divided into five time zones. While the specific time zones may vary slightly from year to year, they typically include East Asia Time (UTC+9), Southwest Asia Time (UTC+5), Eastern European Time (UTC+2), Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5), and Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8). This ensures that teams in all countries receive the challenge sequentially between approximately 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. in their local time. Please confirm your team’s designated time zone on the schedule sheet, which will be sent to registered participants after the application deadline.

　The Preliminary Round determines the representative teams for countries that do not have their own national selection process. Based on scores from this round, a maximum of three teams per country will be selected. The Preliminary Round follows the same 12-hour schedule as the Final Round. If you complete all required submissions before the deadline, you may finish in less than 12 hours. If not from Japan or Indonesia, where representative teams are selected through national competitions, all teams must participate in the Preliminary Round.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 : Preliminary Round　 (Held in 5 different time zones)
This year's will be confirmed after applications close.
（For reference – last year's timetable）

　08:00-Announcement of the Challenge via e-mail
  10:00-Submission of team photos via online
  20:00-Submission of business plan & video presentation via online
  21:00-Submission of questionnaire via online (All team member needs to complete the form)

　During the Preliminary Round, you will participate in a 12-hour competition following the same time schedule as the GYEC on June 20th. If you complete your required submissions before the deadline, you can finish the competition in less than 12 hours.

Friday, June 5, 2026: Announcement of the results of Preliminary Round (JST)
　11:00 AM We will announce which teams will proceed to the Final Round via e-mail

Saturday, June 20, 2026 : Final Selection (Held in 5 different time zones)

This year's will be confirmed after the Preliminary Round results are announced.
(For reference – last year's timetable)

  08:00-Announcement of the Challenge via e-mail
  10:00-Submission of team photos via online
  20:00-Submission of business plan & video presentation via online
  21:00-Submission of questionnaire via online (All team member needs to complete the form)

Friday, July 10, 2026: Announcement of the winner　(JST)
　An online award ceremony will be held. (JST) (The event time will be announced later.)

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 : Distribution of Certificates and Score Sheets
　 The Certificate of Participation and Feedback Sheet, including scores and judges' comments, will be sent by email..