United States, California, San Francisco, June 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — The 13th Annual Japan-U.S. Innovation Awards Symposium will be held at Stanford University on July 20, 2023, and will showcase the five 2023 Innovation Showcase awardees, which the Japan-U.S. Innovation Awards Programme is thrilled to announce (https://www.usjinnovate.org). The firms that will be featured in the 2023 Innovation Showcase are Final Aim, Elephantech, LegalOn Technologies, RECOTECH, and SkyDrive.
Up to five outstanding Japanese startup businesses with the potential to have a significant global effect are honoured annually by the Innovation Showcase. These businesses are based on cutting-edge technologies and creative business concepts. The Innovation Advisory Council, a distinguished panel of venture investors, entrepreneurs, company executives, and academic experts in the U.S. and Japan (for member list, please visit: https://www.usjinnovate.org/innovation-awards-council-members/), selects showcase companies from a pool of over 100 nominees after thorough review, discussion, and voting.
The Chair of the Steering Committee of the Awards Programme, Prof. Richard Dasher of Stanford University, remarked, “We are happy to honour these fascinating businesses for their innovative leadership. These outstanding businesses have an entrepreneurial spirit that cuts across cultural boundaries and have the potential to have a significant positive influence on both Japan and the United States. We are excited to recognise their accomplishments this year during our Innovation Awards Programme.
The SunBridge Emerging Leader Awards will be given to two U.S. and two Japanese later stage high-growth companies that are starting to disrupt a significant industry or value chain on July 20 at the Symposium. The programme also features timely keynote talks on innovation-related issues of interest to the United States and Japan. Later press releases will include more information.
Innovation Showcase for 2023 Elephantech Inc. (https://www.elephantech.co.jp/en/) is among the honorees.
Through the use of cost- and environmentally-friendly metal inkjet printing technology, Elephantech has created a novel approach to producing electronics. Elephantech has raised over 9 billion yen in total and produced the first inkjet-printed circuit boards in mass production with a 75% decrease in carbon footprint, a 70% reduction in copper usage, and a 95% reduction in water consumption.
The SunBridge Emerging Leader Awards will be given to two U.S. and two Japanese later stage high-growth companies that are starting to disrupt a significant industry or value chain on July 20 at the Symposium. The programme also features timely keynote talks on innovation-related issues of interest to the United States and Japan. Later press releases will include more information.
Innovation Showcase for 2023 Elephantech Inc. (https://www.elephantech.co.jp/en/) is among the honorees.
Through the use of cost- and environmentally-friendly metal inkjet printing technology, Elephantech has created a novel approach to producing electronics. Elephantech has raised over 9 billion yen in total and produced the first inkjet-printed circuit boards in mass production with a 75% decrease in carbon footprint, a 70% reduction in copper usage, and a 95% reduction in water consumption.
https://recotech.co.jp/en/ RECOTECH Inc.
RECOTECH is a “ResourceTech” business that aims to eliminate the idea of waste from society. By collecting, integrating, and visualising waste data from their supply chain, its proprietary “Material Pool System” enables firms to establish circular supply chains that cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
(https://en.skydrive2020.com/) SkyDrive Inc.
In the world of “electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)” vehicles (flying automobiles), SkyDrive is a pioneer. It was successful in the first crewed flight test in Japan in 2019 and is now working to get its eVTOL “SD-05” certified by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau. Its goal is to bring eVOTLs to a future where everyone can use them for daily transportation.
Organizers:
California’s Japan Society (https://www.usajapan.org)
The Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC) has promoted mutual understanding between the United States and Japan in a larger global perspective since its founding in 1905. For individuals and groups in the Bay Area with a keen interest in Japan, the Society provides a variety of programmes and networking opportunities. It is the premier resource for information about U.S.-Japanese possibilities, collaboration, and networking. The Society is a vital link that joins a revitalised Japan to the Silicon Valley/San Francisco innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
US-Asia Technology Management Centre at Stanford University (https://asia.stanford.edu)
The Stanford University’s US-Asia Technology Management Centre (US-ATMC) is a centre supported by business that falls under the Stanford Global Studies programme. The US-ATMC was founded in 1992 and carries out research and teaching on innovation and new commercial trends in technology-intensive industries. Stanford students and the Silicon Valley community are given access to its courses and open programmes, which provide them with the information and analytical skills necessary to succeed globally in high-tech fields in the twenty-first century.
On our website (https://www.usjinnovate.org), you can register and find out more information.
Japan Society of Northern California, Miho Greenberg.
