Elev X! Ignite Accelerator Program Batch 15 Applications Open

About

The NEC X Elev X! Ignite program offers a year-long structured acceleration support for early-stage AI-driven B2B SaaS startups, providing access to NEC's leading AI technology, funding, and business guidance to help teams rapidly grow into seed-ready companies, emphasizing practical operations and technical experimentation.

Benefits

• Hands-on use of NEC's advanced AI technology and interactive APIs for technical experimentation
• Support from a multidisciplinary team (engineers, researchers, business coaches, and advisors) for product development and market validation
• Acceleration from idea validation to seed funding readiness
• Access to NEC's extensive patent portfolio, global partners, and $800 million R&D ecosystem
• Previous participation of over 180 startups, including several well-known projects

Eligibility Criteria

• Targeted at early-stage entrepreneurs
• Founders creating AI-driven B2B SaaS products
• Focus on optimizing business processes, decision support, or operational efficiency
• Teams that can leverage NEC's advanced AI technology for innovative experiments
• Primarily focused on tech startups in Silicon Valley

Target Region

Silicon Valley

Target Sector

Technology