KDDI Technology Challenge
AI-enhanced Devices & Services For Businesses & Consumers
Get the opportunity to enter into Japan market together with one of the largest telecom operators in Japan
Application Closed
Rapidly evolving AI and devices are enabling new services that enhance the experiences of consumers and businesses. We have always developed and provided devices and applications for consumers and businesses throughout the years. We are looking for partners to cooperate with us to continue providing value to consumers and businesses.
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, a Japanese telecom operator and ICT solution provider, 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.
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Mobile application development
Mobile solution development
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Advanced technology verification support
Streaming Service on AR/VR, VPS
System specification formulation and verification support
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Product Marketing & Production
IoT solution development
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Global Emerging Technique Sourcing
Business Alliance Strategy
KDDI Technology Challenge Open for Applications
What We Are Looking For
AI-embedded devices
Devices that work with AI
AI product that works with or embedded in devices
KDDI Technology is particularly looking forward to products in either of the below categories
It would be preferable to any of the below products working with AI.
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● It would be preferable to have innovative products that are new and unique in the world, as common products are already introduced.
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● Products that can arouse the interest of tech-savvy individuals (geeks).
● It would be desirable for the products to have LTE/5G connectivity, as the goal is to increase the number of subscribers and improve average revenue per user (ARPU).
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● We are considering high-end products with added value through design. We aim to introduce products that have not yet been introduced in Japan as quickly as possible.
Benefits
for selected applicants
KDDI Technology will choose either of the following 2 options for the selected applicants
Joint proposal to KDDI corporation
We will jointly make a proposal to KDDI Corporation, the number one mobile communication carrier in terms of sales, to market the product or service.
KDDI Technology distributes the product or service
If the results are valid in the PoC, KDDI Technology will sell the product or service to consumers or businesses.
Selected applicants will also be able to use MoBagel’s product for free until the Demo Day.
Selection Criteria
The product or service have technical superiority
The product or service is available for demonstration
Timeline
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Application Open
May 1st
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Application Close
August 18th
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Contact with Shortlisted Applicants
September 1st
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Demo Day
November