We invite early-stage research proposals for the ABC2026 Mini-Funding & Mentorship Program.

Selected proposals will receive:
- A mini research fund of 100,000 JPY (granted upon paper acceptance to ABC2026)
- Mentorship from a member of the ABC2026 program committee
- Optional co-authorship with the mentor, based on mutual agreement

Eligibility:
- Applicants must plan to submit a paper to ABC2026.

Proposal Submission:
- Submit your proposal via the online form by September 15, 2025 (JST).
- You will be asked to describe your research idea, its relevance to ABC2026, and your mentorship needs.
- An optional 1–2 page PDF proposal may be uploaded.

Mentorship:
- Mentors will be assigned by September 20, 2025.
- The mentorship period will continue through the ABC2026 paper submission deadline (currently October 27, with possible extension).

* Funding will be awarded only if the mentored paper is accepted to ABC2026.
* Mentors will NOT be assigned as reviewers for the same paper.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/JTzEAk4HSgMimbFAA

For questions, contact: abc2026@autocare.ai