NEC Ranks 5th in Keidanren's 4th "Startup Friendly Scoring," Making Top 10 for Second Consecutive Year
NEC ranked 5th in the 4th "Startup Friendly Scoring" by Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), securing a top 10 spot for the second year in a row. The company was highly praised for its open innovation initiatives, especially for ranking 1st in "Discharging business and human resources."
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NEC has ranked 5th in the 4th "Startup Friendly Scoring" organized by the Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), marking its second consecutive year in the top 10. This scoring system, which saw 112 companies participate this time, visualizes corporate attitudes and achievements in collaborating with startups. NEC received high praise for its open innovation efforts, ranking 1st in "Discharging business and human resources" and 7th in "Incorporating business and human resources." Through its "NEC Open Innovation" program, NEC continues to create new social value via co-creation with startups and partners.
FAQ
What is the "Startup Friendly Scoring"?
It is an initiative by Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) started in 2022 to visualize and evaluate large companies' collaboration with startups, aiming to promote the development of the startup ecosystem.
What was NEC's overall rank in the 4th scoring?
NEC ranked 5th overall out of 112 participating companies.
Is this the first time NEC has been ranked highly?
No, this is the second consecutive year that NEC has ranked in the top 10.
In which specific areas did NEC excel?
NEC was ranked 1st in "Discharging business and human resources" and 7th in "Incorporating business and human resources," receiving high praise for its open innovation efforts.
What are some of NEC's open innovation initiatives?
NEC promotes "NEC Open Innovation" through programs like its CVC fund "NEC Orchestrating Future Fund," startup studios "NEC X" and "NEC X - JAPAN Edition -", and the "NEC Innovation Challenge" business contest.