Alumnote Announces Nationwide Student Support Event, Revamping the Donation Experience with PayPay

Release Overview

Alumnote Inc., operating under the mission "channeling capital into next-generation education," will host "Giving Campaign 2026," a 10-day online fundraising event for students nationwide, from October 16 to October 25, 2026. Backed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), this marks the 7th edition of the event.

Campaign Details

This campaign serves as a platform where student clubs, circle organizations, and laboratories can share their activities via social media and alumni networks to gather support. Starting this year, "PayPay" has been newly added as a payment method. Alongside credit cards, Apple Pay, and bank transfers, this creates an environment where donors can easily contribute using a wider variety of methods.

Track Record and Background

The Giving Campaign is spearheaded by Alumnote, a University of Tokyo-originated startup aiming to modernize university fundraising methods. Since its inaugural run in the winter of 2021, the event has expanded significantly; last year's installment saw participation from 110 universities and 5 technical colleges, generating approximately 160 million yen in donations over 10 days and growing into a vital infrastructure supporting students' extracurricular activities.

Future Outlook

As of August 25, 2026, 112 universities nationwide have already announced their participation. Alumnote will continue to build a sustainable mechanism powered by sponsorships from partner companies, driving the revitalization of university communities and the digitization of fundraising. The company is currently continuing to recruit participating universities and partner corporations to further broaden the circle of support.