[Call for Participants to Briefing Meetings in 2Q] Programming Boot Camp (PBC) 2026

Entrepreneurship (Leadership, Value Creation) Courses (ToTAL Courses) in 2026 3Q4Q】
PBC (Programming Boot Camp) 2026
Briefing Sessions in 2Q/2026
Call for Participants to the Briefing Meetings

Three briefing sessions for the “Entrepreneurship Workshop: PBC (Programming Boot Camp) 2026” will be held. Two sessions will take place from late July to early August (during the 2nd quarter), and one will be held in early October (during the 3rd quarter).

This program is conducted hackathon-style. Participants will propose a web service they “wish existed,” form teams, and develop it from scratch over a short period of four days, including a three-day camp. Six to eight professional web application developers will accompany and support you throughout the event.

To get started, please attend one of the briefing sessions. Three sessions will be held as follows. While attending any single session is sufficient, we highly recommend participating in the first or second session (held during the 2nd quarter) if possible. This will give you more time to think about your web application theme and look for potential team members.

Advance registration is required to attend. Please register by accessing the application form via the URL or QR code below.

About PBC (Programming Boot Camp) 2026

Purpose

This program is conducted hackathon-style, where participants propose a new web service they “wish existed,” form a team, and develop it from scratch over a short four-day period, which includes a three-day camp. Six to eight professional web application developers will accompany and support you. Through these activities, the program aims to foster your “leadership” and “entrepreneurship” to create new value and make a meaningful impact on society.

Participating Students and Course Application

This program is open to all Science Tokyo students, regardless of whether they are undergraduate or graduate students. You can earn credits (applicable to both undergraduate and graduate students) and GA (for graduate students) by taking the following courses. You can also participate in this program without taking the courses, though credits will not be awarded.

【Undergraduate students】
ENT.V206　Bachelor’s Practical Group Work for Value Creation B（0-2-0）
【Graduate students】
ENT.V505-02　Masterʼs Practical Group Work for Entrepreneurship I F（0-2-0, GA0M/GA1M）
ENT.V607-02　Doctoral Practical Group Work for Entrepreneurship I F（0-2-0, GA0D/GA1D）
【ToTAL students】
TAL.W504-02/505-02 　Master’s Practical Group Work for Leadership I F（0-2-0, GA0M/GA1M）
TAL.W602-02/603-02 　Doctoral Practical Group Work for Leadership I F （0-2-0, GA0D/GA1D）

Program outline and schedule

1. Information Exchange and Team Building Phase (Until Early November)

Proposing the web service theme and assembling the development team:
(1) Propose a new web service idea you wish to develop and form a team (of 3–5 members).
(2) You may form a team by inviting lab colleagues (seniors, juniors, or peers) or friends, or you can utilize the two Information Exchange and Team Building Meetings described in (3) below to assemble your team.
(3) Information Exchange and Team Building Meetings:These meetings are mandatory for all students wishing to join the program and will be held twice.
　① Refining the web service concept: You can refine your idea based on feedback and guidance from professional web application developers.
　② Recruiting team members: You can recruit students attending the meetings.
　③ Finding a team to join: You can listen to others’ ideas and ask to join their teams.
(4) Schedule:

2. 開発（Development Phase ：4回）（12月）

hase for developing a new web application (Development Phase) (in Dec.)
(1) The web app development will be concentrated over four days in December (one full day + three days training camp). Each team will draw up a development plan and develop it from scratch over the four days. During these four days, professional web app development experts will be with you almost all the time, providing advice and support.
(2) On the final day of the three-day training camp (@Seminar House Crosswave Funabashi, the developed apps will be presented and all participants will try out all the developed apps, and the grand prize will be decided by mutual vote of all participants.
(3) Schedule:

Note: Participants in this program are required to attend both the first and second Information Exchange and Team-Building Meetings
listed in Section 1 above, as well as the four-day development phase listed in Section 2.

3. Phase for Training Programming Skills (Learning Phase) (Every Saturday in November, 4 sessions total)

(1) A series of lectures and exercises will be offered to students who wish to participate in the Learning Phase (please note that this phase is not for credit).
(2) The training may cover the use of no-code tools—which enable the creation of UIs and web applications directly in a browser without requiring detailed coding knowledge—as well as AI tools for development. (Please note that the content is subject to change; full details will be announced in early October.)
(3) Schedule:

Comments by last year participants

-It was incredibly fun. The program was so packed with substance that it felt like much more than just three days; it was a fascinating initiative that allowed me to experience both the challenges of development and the true value of working as a team. (M1)
-PBC is a very beginner-friendly program where even those new to programming can participate with confidence. The mentors are incredibly patient and answer questions in a polite, easy-to-understand manner. The learning process itself was enjoyable, and even in such a short time, I gained a lot of knowledge and met wonderful people. (M1)
-Even if you have no prior experience with programming or web development, the instruction is thorough and patient, so I highly recommend joining PBC if you have even the slightest interest. (M2)
-This is the perfect first step into web service development—I would especially recommend it to people who have never programmed before. (B2)
-In an era where one person can often handle most development tasks using AI, the real value of team development lies in discussing ideas, deepening them, and creating a service that truly prioritizes the user’s perspective. Since opportunities like this are rare in everyday life, I encourage you to join and experience how dialogue with others can enrich a service. (B2)
-I highly recommend PBC to anyone who wants to gain hands-on experience and understand the big picture of web service development in a short time. I participated without much specialized knowledge of web development, but through trial and error—and by leveraging AI—I was able to grasp the fundamental workflow of development. At the same time, I gained a real sense of what AI excels at and where it falls short, prompting me to think deeply about the significance of human involvement. Another major highlight was receiving direct advice from mentors I wouldn’t normally interact with, which made for a highly enriching learning experience. It is a truly valuable opportunity for anyone seeking practical learning and new insights in a short period. (M1)
-Unlike standard classes, PBC allowed me to acquire practical programming skills and learn how to collaborate effectively in a team; it was an amazing class that changed my life. (D3)
-It’s a very good program! make new friends! Develop your skills! and have fun while doing it!(M1)
-I highly recommend the Programming Boot Camp to anyone who is interested in learning how to build applications, even without a strong coding background. The program provides a supportive and hands-on learning environment where participants can explore modern technologies and AI tools while working collaboratively on real projects. It is a valuable and inspiring experience that helps participants gain confidence, practical skills, and memorable learning experiences.(D2)
-This program is so great! If you’re interested in learning how to build a web service as a team, even with little to no experience, I believe this program is perfect for you. Having one or two team members with coding experience would be a great advantage, but if not, I don’t think you should worry. The mentors will provide full support to help you. I also think this program is self-paced. It gives you the flexibility to choose your path. Whether you want to build a complex program with the help of AI or a simpler one by writing the code yourself, it’s entirely up to you. You can set your own goals!(M2)

Photos from PBC 2025

Contact

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Specially Appointed Professor Keisuke Yamada
Center for Entrepreneurship Education (CEE) / Academy for Leadership (ToTAL)
Email: yamada.k.9f82@m.isct.ac.jp
Office: S6-309B, Ookayama Campus