SIT & AIP Hackathon
October 3, 2025, Tokyo, Japan
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BCI Hackathon: Scope and Overview
BCI Hackathon: Scope and Overview
The Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) and RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) BCI Hackathon 2025 is a collaborative educational initiative designed to foster innovation and expertise in brain-computer interface (BCI), neurotechnology, and applied artificial intelligence (AI) among students in the Tokyo area. This event serves as a crucial platform for aspiring engineers, computer scientists, and neuroscientists to apply their knowledge in a practical, competitive, and supportive environment.
The Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) and RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) BCI Hackathon 2025 is a collaborative educational initiative designed to foster innovation and expertise in brain-computer interface (BCI), neurotechnology, and applied artificial intelligence (AI) among students in the Tokyo area. This event serves as a crucial platform for aspiring engineers, computer scientists, and neuroscientists to apply their knowledge in a practical, competitive, and supportive environment.
Organizing Committee
Organizing Committee
The SIT and AIP Hackathon 2025 Director: Riki SAKURAI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
The SIT and AIP Hackathon 2025 Director: Riki SAKURAI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
The SIT and AIP Hackathon 2025 Advisers:
The SIT and AIP Hackathon 2025 Advisers:
Prof. Shin'ichiro KANOH, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Tomasz M. RUTKOWSKI, RIKEN AIP, Tokyo, Japan
Global Context and Affiliations
Global Context and Affiliations
This hackathon is a pivotal component of a larger global effort to advance BCI technology. It is officially recognized as a satellite event of the prestigious IEEE SMC 2025 Conference in Vienna, Austria, and is a dedicated part of the BR41N.IO DESIGNERS' HACKATHON series. This international alignment provides participants with a unique opportunity to contribute to a global community and gain exposure to cutting-edge research and development in the field.
This hackathon is a pivotal component of a larger global effort to advance BCI technology. It is officially recognized as a satellite event of the prestigious IEEE SMC 2025 Conference in Vienna, Austria, and is a dedicated part of the BR41N.IO DESIGNERS' HACKATHON series. This international alignment provides participants with a unique opportunity to contribute to a global community and gain exposure to cutting-edge research and development in the field.
Objectives and Participant Focus
Objectives and Participant Focus
The primary objective is to empower students with hands-on experience in BCI development, from data acquisition and signal processing to algorithm design and application creation. Participants will work in teams to design, develop, and prototype BCI applications, tackling real-world challenges in areas such as assistive technology, gaming, and neurorehabilitation. The event aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, encouraging participants to think creatively and collaboratively.
The primary objective is to empower students with hands-on experience in BCI development, from data acquisition and signal processing to algorithm design and application creation. Participants will work in teams to design, develop, and prototype BCI applications, tackling real-world challenges in areas such as assistive technology, gaming, and neurorehabilitation. The event aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, encouraging participants to think creatively and collaboratively.
What to Expect
What to Expect
The hackathon will feature workshops and mentorship sessions led by experts from SIT and RIKEN AIP. Teams will have access to state-of-the-art equipment, including EEG headsets and other neurotechnological tools, to build their projects. The event will culminate in a final presentation and judging session, where teams will showcase their innovative solutions. Winners will receive prizes and recognition, with the potential for their projects to be featured on a global stage. The hackathon provides a unique chance to network with leading researchers and industry professionals, laying the groundwork for future careers in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.
The hackathon will feature workshops and mentorship sessions led by experts from SIT and RIKEN AIP. Teams will have access to state-of-the-art equipment, including EEG headsets and other neurotechnological tools, to build their projects. The event will culminate in a final presentation and judging session, where teams will showcase their innovative solutions. Winners will receive prizes and recognition, with the potential for their projects to be featured on a global stage. The hackathon provides a unique chance to network with leading researchers and industry professionals, laying the groundwork for future careers in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.
Detailed Agenda: SIT & RIKEN AIP BCI Hackathon 2025
Detailed Agenda: SIT & RIKEN AIP BCI Hackathon 2025
10:00 ~ 11:00 | Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
10:00 ~ 11:00 | Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
Kick off the event with a warm welcome by Prof. Kanoh (SIT) and Dr. Rutkowski (AIP), followed by an inspiring keynote lecture on the latest advancements and future potential of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. This session, led by Riki Sakurai (SIT graduate student), will set the stage for a day of innovation and provide essential insights into the field.
Kick off the event with a warm welcome by Prof. Kanoh (SIT) and Dr. Rutkowski (AIP), followed by an inspiring keynote lecture on the latest advancements and future potential of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. This session, led by Riki Sakurai (SIT graduate student), will set the stage for a day of innovation and provide essential insights into the field.
11:00 ~ 12:00 | Team Building & BCI Technology Workshop
11:00 ~ 12:00 | Team Building & BCI Technology Workshop
Participants will finalize their teams and dive into the practical side of the hackathon. This hands-on session will provide a foundational understanding of the provided EEG hardware, covering proper setup, data acquisition techniques, and the basics of BCI signal processing. This is your chance to get comfortable with the tools you'll be using.
Participants will finalize their teams and dive into the practical side of the hackathon. This hands-on session will provide a foundational understanding of the provided EEG hardware, covering proper setup, data acquisition techniques, and the basics of BCI signal processing. This is your chance to get comfortable with the tools you'll be using.
12:00 ~ 13:00 | Networking Lunch Break
12:00 ~ 13:00 | Networking Lunch Break
Take a well-deserved break to refuel and connect with fellow participants, mentors, and organizers. This is a great opportunity to discuss ideas, form new connections, and recharge before the main hacking session begins.
Take a well-deserved break to refuel and connect with fellow participants, mentors, and organizers. This is a great opportunity to discuss ideas, form new connections, and recharge before the main hacking session begins.
13:00 ~ 17:00 | Intensive Hacking & Development Session
13:00 ~ 17:00 | Intensive Hacking & Development Session
The core of the hackathon begins. Teams will have four hours to brainstorm, design, and prototype their BCI solutions. Mentors from SIT and RIKEN AIP will be on hand to provide expert guidance and support, helping you navigate technical challenges and refine your project concepts. This is where your creative ideas come to life.
The core of the hackathon begins. Teams will have four hours to brainstorm, design, and prototype their BCI solutions. Mentors from SIT and RIKEN AIP will be on hand to provide expert guidance and support, helping you navigate technical challenges and refine your project concepts. This is where your creative ideas come to life.
17:00 ~ 18:00 | Final Presentations & Global Submission
17:00 ~ 18:00 | Final Presentations & Global Submission
Teams will present their completed projects, showcasing their prototypes and explaining their development process. In addition to a live presentation for the judges, a video recording of each team's submission will be captured for entry into the global BR41N.IO DESIGNERS' HACKATHON competition. This session is your moment to shine and share your innovative work with the world.
Teams will present their completed projects, showcasing their prototypes and explaining their development process. In addition to a live presentation for the judges, a video recording of each team's submission will be captured for entry into the global BR41N.IO DESIGNERS' HACKATHON competition. This session is your moment to shine and share your innovative work with the world.
Hackathon Resulting Projects (in alphabetical order)
Hackathon Resulting Projects (in alphabetical order)
EEG Response Analysis with Unity Hackathon Project
EEG Response Analysis with Unity Hackathon Project
Team members:
Team members:
Shunnosuke OKADA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Shunnosuke OKADA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Kei MURAKAMI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Kei MURAKAMI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ryuto FUKUCHI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ryuto FUKUCHI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ayato NONAKA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ayato NONAKA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ryotaro IWATA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ryotaro IWATA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Eye-tracking-based Zombie Shooting
Eye-tracking-based Zombie Shooting
Team members:
Team members:
Souta NAKAYAMA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Souta NAKAYAMA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Honoka FUNATSUKI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Honoka FUNATSUKI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Hiroto KAWAMATA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Hiroto KAWAMATA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Hosei YOGAI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Hosei YOGAI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Yuta TAKAHASHI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Yuta TAKAHASHI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Flowers in the Sky
Flowers in the Sky
Team members:
Team members:
Ayumi SHINOHARA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ayumi SHINOHARA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Yuka GODA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Yuka GODA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Yuki ISAYAMA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Yuki ISAYAMA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Eisuke WADA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Eisuke WADA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ryota ADACHI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Ryota ADACHI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Move with your Mind
Move with your Mind
Team members:
Team members:
Rui TAMATE, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Rui TAMATE, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Togi KURATA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Togi KURATA, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Kanta WATANABE, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Kanta WATANABE, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Kosei SASAKI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Kosei SASAKI, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Shohei ONO, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Shohei ONO, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Mizuki SAITO, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
Mizuki SAITO, SIT, Tokyo, Japan
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