Tokyo, August 22, 2024 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), in partnership with sponsor companies, has announced the launch of its third annual global accelerator program, the “NEC Innovation Challenge 2024," which aims to co-create the next generation of innovations across diverse sectors by inviting groundbreaking startups from around the world to participate.

Under the concept that innovative ideas for the future require the convergence of wisdom from across the globe, the NEC Innovation Challenge serves as a platform to leverage the assets of NEC and its sponsor companies to create major joint ventures with promising startups from around the world. This year, NEC announced Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) as a platinum partner for exploring new collaborative ventures in designated areas.

The program welcomes startups specializing in four key areas:

This is an unprecedented opportunity for startups throughout the world that are looking to expand business in Japan and implement innovative solutions.

Timeline (All times in JST):

Awards:

The NEC Innovation Challenge 2024 is a chance to showcase startups on a global stage and potentially form partnerships that can transform the industry landscape by pushing boundaries and inspiring change.

For more details and to apply, please visit:
NEC Innovation Challenge 2024 (agorize.com)

Contact Information: For inquiries, please contact: contactinfo@nec.com.

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