KDDI Technology Challenge 2024

Services and solutions using the latest AI technologies for consumer and business

Get the opportunity to enter into Japan market together with one of the largest telecom operators in Japan

Application Closed

KDDI Technology conducts the latest technology research, device development with device manufacturers, and develops consumer applications and systems, We provide services and solutions to many companies and consumers through KDDI Corporation. In recent years, we have focused on business in AI and released a solution for visual quality inspection using AI for the manufacturing industry. We continue to look for the latest AI technologies to provide value to Japanese businesses and consumers.

About KDDI Technology

With our mission to "Connect people and technology", KDDI Technology supports customers' DX to meet their true needs. Based on the outstanding technological capabilities and abundant know-how cultivated by the KDDI Group, we aim to put innovative technologies such as IoT, AI, and XR into practical use. We provide one-stop services from speedy and high-quality technical support for surveys and verifications to system development, as well as planning, development, and operation of mobile and IoT-related products.

  • • Mobile application development

    • Mobile solution development

  • • Advanced technology verification support

    • Streaming Service on AR/VR, VPS

    • System specification formulation and verification support

  • • Product Marketing & Production

    • IoT solution development

  • • Global Emerging Technique Sourcing

    • Business Cooperate Strategy

About MoBagel

Since 2015, an AI builder platform founded by AI scientists from Stanford and UC Berkeley, recognized by Gartner for the past four years, empowers over 11,000 brands spanning industries such as sales and marketing, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing, all driven by our vision to “Build AI Together and Beyond”.

https://mobagel.com/

What We Are Looking For

Services and solutions using the latest AI technologies
There is no limitation on the categories, but we expect them to relate to the following focus areas of KDDI

  • 5G Data Driven Generative AI

  • DX (Digital Transformation)

  • Energy

  • Finance

  • Healthcare

  • Sports & Entertainment

  • Web3 Metaverse

  • Mobility

  • Space

Benefits
for selected applicants

KDDI Technology Selection

After evaluating the products or services you propose, we will select one of the following two options that is more suitable:

Selling the product or service as a
KDDI technology product

If the proof results are valid in the PoC, KTEC will release product for consumers or business after discussions on sales and commercial distribution.

Making an opportunity for joint proposing to
KDDI corporation

We will jointly propose to KDDI Corporation, the number one mobile telecommunications carrier in terms of sales, so that your product can be adopted by the company.

MoBagel Selection

If we find potential synergies with MoBagel's business, we will discuss the possibility of collaboration with us and investment in the startup. In addition, a free trial of MoBagel products will be offered for a period of three months.

Selection Criteria

KDDI Technology Selection

  • Possessing technical superiority

  • Ability to provide a product/solution demo

MoBagel Selection

  • Potential for synergy with MoBagel

Timeline

  • Application Open


    May 20th

  • Application Close

    August 18th

  • Contact with Shortlisted Applicants



    Mid-September

  • Interview Screening

    October and beyond