NEC X Unveils Next Wave of Tech Disruptors, Elev X! Ignite Cohort Batch 11
25 Abril 2024 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Seven New Startups Chosen for Their
Transformative Potential in AI, Public Safety, Marketing and
Healthcare
NEC X, the Silicon Valley-based innovation accelerator and
venture studio backed by global IT leader NEC, today unveiled the
standout startups selected to join Elev X! Ignite cohort Batch 11.
The seven new startups were handpicked from more than 250 qualified
applicants for their potential to disrupt and lead in emerging
technologies, such as AI, public safety, marketing, healthcare and
more.
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Since 2018, NEC X has helped launch and grow more than 100
startups.
Elev X! Ignite goes far beyond the conventional venture studio
model, providing a unique blend of collaboration, funding,
engineering expertise, extensive R&D resources and
comprehensive support services. The customized program fast-tracks
entrepreneurs in the ideation and prototyping phase, preparing to
scale their innovative technologies across global markets.
“Our record-breaking pool of applicants is a testament to the
unique value we provide, transforming visionary ideas into
market-ready innovations through a one-of-a-kind, collaborative
journey,” said Shintaro Matsumoto, President and CEO of NEC X.
“Many incredible ideas were submitted, but our chosen companies
truly stand out for their outstanding teams, social impact and
potential to synergize with NEC's vast resources.”
Elev X! Ignite Batch 11 includes:
- AI VOBIS – transformative startup for digital health and
medical AI
- Barricade AI – multimodal generative AI to help first
responders cut reporting time and spend more time in the field
- Jump AI – AI-powered integration platform
delivers custom SaaS-to-SaaS integrations on-demand to seed/Series
A startups, enabling them to rapidly connect tools for prospects,
with usage-based pricing and automated maintenance reducing
integration overhead
- Metapyxl – elevating digital rights management by
empowering creators and businesses to secure content, embed links
for direct purchases in images, and leverage analytics for superior
engagement and reach
- OwlVision – AI/ML-driven co-pilot using machine vision
to enhance situational awareness, reduce collision risk and
mitigate the effects of understaffed aviation infrastructure
- Talentlabs.ai – customizable, deep AI intelligence to
automate recruitment and find ideal candidates faster
- UpendNow Inc. – SaaS platform that optimizes the
pre-production workflow of high-end videos and films by automating
ideation and strategy, using the power of generative AI
Elev X! members gain access to NEC X’s dynamic ecosystem of
startup resources and services. This includes funding to grow,
hands-on support and mentorship, integrations with advanced
technologies, exclusive workshops, skill development, strategic
collaborations and much more.
This vital combination of guidance, support, tools and resources
uniquely enables startups to develop a compelling Minimum Viable
Product (MVP), validate Proof-of-Concept (POC), engage paying
customers, secure seed funding and thrive in today’s competitive
startup landscape.
NEC X has experienced tremendous growth since launching in 2018,
including a 72% increase in applications since Elev X! Ignite
cohort Batch 10.
Past graduates of Elev X! include Metabob, eCommerceInsights.ai
(Indellia), Beagle Technology, NavigateIO, Flyhound, Qualitative
Intelligence and WeWalk.
For more information about Elev X! Programs, click here.
About NEC X
NEC X, Inc. is more than just an incubator, accelerator or
venture studio; it’s an innovation powerhouse backed by the global
technology leadership of NEC. With over 125 years of IT and network
technologies expertise, NEC X turns visionary ideas into commercial
successes that revolutionize how we work and live.
Located within the vibrant Silicon Valley ecosystem, NEC X’s
programs – Elev X! Ignite and Elev X! Boost – equip early-stage
startup founders with the tools to fast-track their tech
development and adoption. The organization fuels startup success
from inception to launch, offering unparalleled access to over
45,000 patents, 1,000 mentors and seasoned advisors, a network of
industry partners, reach into 55+ international markets, and an $8
billion R&D ecosystem. Since its inception in 2018, NEC X has
helped launch and grow more than 100 startups.
For more information, visit https://nec-x.com and
https://www.elev-x.com.
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the
integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the
brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables
businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place
in both society and the market as it provides for the social values
of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more
sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full
potential.
For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com.
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