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One of the chosen startups is using generative AI to help first responders cut reporting time

Startups focused on emergency response, digital healthcare and aviation situational awareness are among those to be chosen for the latest NEC X Elev X! Ignite cohort, a Silicon Valley-based innovation accelerator and venture studio backed by global IT company NEC.

The seven startups were handpicked from more than 250 qualified applicants for their potential to disrupt and lead in emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI), public safety, marketing, healthcare and more. Since 2018, NEC X has helped launch and grow more than 100 startups.

Fast-track prototyping

According to NEC X, Elev X! aims to provide a blend of collaboration, funding, engineering expertise, extensive R&D resources and comprehensive support services. The customised programme seeks to fast-track 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 synergise 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
OwlVision – AI/ML-driven co-pilot using machine vision to enhance situational awareness, reduce collision risk and mitigate the effects of understaffed aviation infrastructure
Metapxyl – 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.

Located within Silicon Valley’s ecosystem, NEC X’s programmes – Elev X! Ignite and Elev X! Boost – equip early-stage startup founders with the tools to fast-track their tech development and adoption. The organisation fuels startup success from inception to launch, offering access to more than 45,000 patents, 1,000 mentors and seasoned advisors, a network of industry partners, reach into 55 international markets, and an $8bn R&D ecosystem. Since its inception in 2018, NEC X claims to have helped launch and grow more than 100 startups.

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